By Laura Linne - Living easy is a hard thing to do at times. In this fast-paced digital society that we live in, success is measured with how many things can be accomplished in a day. We work into the night and try to cut down on sleep to get even more tasks completed. The name of the game is trying to shove two days into one and to multi-task our lives away. But that is no way to live. Our overall health demands that we take life at a slower...

By - Jennifer Raskin- 5 Little-Known Facts About the Benefits of Coffee for Reawakening Your BodyAre you the kind of person that refuses to start your day without a nice hot cup of coffee? You’re not alone. Millions of people around the world feel the same way. And while this habit was once the subject of criticism, more and more research is proving what coffee lovers the world over have been saying for years – coffee is good for you.Well, in appropriate doses that is. And without cream or sugar...

By Dr. Heather Stein - "If I couldn't, three times a day, be allowed to drink my little cup of coffee, in my anguish I will turn into a shriveled-up roast goat." -- Bach, "The Coffee Cantata" (c.1735) We've come to think of coffee as the quintessential modern drink. Fancy machinery, precise measuring, and long-distance supply chains are characteristic elements of one of today's most popular beverages. Indeed, although it may not be the “second-most traded commodity after oil” as one coffee shop chain’s CEO recently told Congress, global trade...

The pour over method was invented during the 1950’s and is known as a fantastic way to brew coffee, especially in smaller amounts. First invented by Melitta Bentz, the pour-over is now manufactured by dozens of different companies. They can vary widely in style and form, from one hole at the bottom to several.Proper pour-over brewing requires a particular style kettle, known as a gooseneck kettle. This style of the kettle has a long thin curved neck that allows for easy and precise pouring. To make coffee with a pour-over,...

  Ever since the late 1950’s, the French press has been touted as one of the best ways to get a flavorful cup of coffee. The French press uses a steel mesh filter, as opposed to a paper one, which allows the oils found naturally in coffee to pass through, giving the cup a more pronounced flavor. The different French presses may vary in style and materials used in construction, but nearly all have the same three basic parts: a steel mesh filter attached to a plunger, a cover, and...

  An americano is a simple beverage to make, requiring only espresso shots and water. To make a 12-ounce Americano, simply pull two shots of espresso into the mug, and add 10 ounces of hot water. This drink can be made hot or iced, and resembles brewed coffee.  A cappuccino is a very traditional espresso beverages, composed of a big pillow of foam, and a double shot of espresso. To make a traditional cappuccino, pull two shots of espresso into a small mug, and steam enough milk to create 4...