Brewed Awakening

There are a few things I need to survive – oxygen, water, food, and COFFEE. I can drink coffee morning, noon and night – cream and equal, please. You will never hear of me having coffee beans imported from random countries around the world – using a super-automatic espresso machine – or taking my coffee’s temperature – not going to happen.

I enjoy a little variation to my coffee every now and then (but never minus the caffeine) – Hot or Cold – but not really in between. From my house, Starbucks, and even the local Circle K – each a different taste – flavor – and price (and yes, price can make a difference on how that coffee tastes).

I don’t consider this a guilty pleasure – after all research shows that coffee is actually good for you. As a matter of fact webmd.com talks about a study done by the researchers at Harvard that showed one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits BUT having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders. Also mentioned were at least six studies that indicated people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, there was a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones.

I am sure Harvard and other research institutions are not going to study Diet Dr. Pepper to support my other drink dependency so until they do I’ll just sit back and enjoy this brewed awakening!

Any Questions?