Amazon.com: Books: The World of Caffeine: The Science and Culture of the World's Most Popular Drug (#)

„The duality of the culture of coffee (as in coffee houses) and the culture of tea (as in tea shops, tea gardens, and afternoon tea) is emphasized and illustrated with a list of more than 30 word pairs. One word in each pair is labeled the "coffee aspect" and the other the "tea aspect." The list of coffee aspects starts with "male," "boisterous," and "bohemian" and ends with "Balzac," whereas the list of tea aspects starts with "female," "decorous," and "conventional" and ends with "Proust." Cola beverages are said not to have a long enough history to have features as well differentiated as these, but they do have distinctive associations, such as "youth, high energy, America, pop culture, and `good clean fun."' Although the authors emphasize that all these popular beverages contain the drug caffeine, the diversity of the cultures associated with the different beverages suggests that caffeine is only one factor leading to their consumption. True to its title, the book has little to say about alcohol, but the authors do make the important point that, at least in Europe and North America and at least in the large towns, raw water was not fit to drink until late in the 19th century. The increase in tea and coffee drinking offered an alternative to the usual beverages: beer, gin, and rum.“

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BBC News | HEALTH | Caffeine 'reduces productivity' (#)

„Toilet visits He said: "Our clinical research found that a high caffeine intake (more than 350mg during the working day) acts as a powerful diuretic and causes people to visit the toilet more frequently, which can lead to performance-zapping dehydration. "This, coupled with the powerful stimulating effects of caffeine, increases stress and causes failures in concentration." Sarah Schenker, a dietician for the British Nutrition Foundation, said there was nothing wrong with people drinking three or four cups of coffee a day - provided that they also drank water or other decaffeinated drinks to compensate. She said: "If you only drink caffeinated drinks then you will become mildly dehydrated. It has been shown that just 2% dehydration does affect concentration, and also makes you irritable." The study found 93% of workers surveyed drank at least one caffeinated beverage a day.“

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JAMA -- Abstract: Association of Coffee and Caffeine Intake With the Risk of Parkinson Disease, May 24, 2000, Ross et al. 283 (20): 2674 (#)

„Age-adjusted incidence of PD declined consistently with increased amounts of coffee intake, from 10.4 per 10,000 person-years in men who drank no coffee to 1.9 per 10,000 person-years in men who drank at least 28 oz/d (P<.001 for trend). Similar relationships were observed with total caffeine intake (P<.001 for trend) and caffeine from noncoffee sources (P=.03 for trend). Consumption of increasing amounts of coffee was also associated with lower risk of PD in men who were never, past, and current smokers at baseline (P=.049, P=.22, and P=.02, respectively, for trend). Other nutrients in coffee, including niacin, were unrelated to PD incidence.“

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Virtual Coffee - The Hottest Online Coffee Zine! (#)

„Press the green button labeled "Start Brew".A number of choices are now available. Standing in the break room and pretending to show interest in the next Management Seminar posted on the bulletin board while the coffee brews is a true sign of caffeine addiction and is not recommended. Returning to your office while the coffee brews is also not recommended, as this poses a chance of the pot being emptied before you return. A dangerous but truly commendable third choice can be made, but lightning reflexes and a true poker face are required.“

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Drinking Decaffeinated Coffees (#)

„The decaffeinated beans used in the United States generally originate from decaffeinating plants in Canada. They use several methods to decaffeinate coffee beans, but there are two preferred methods: removal of caffeine by either solvents or water. For those health-conscious consumers that shudder at the thought of chemicals being added to their coffee beans, there has been little evidence that the chemical used is harmful. This fact may not convince many of you to choose the chemically processed beans, but have you considered the flavor quality?“

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Coffee/Caffeine and Degenerative Brain Disease (Parkinson's & Alzheimer's Disease) (#)

„The available evidence consistently demonstrates that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease (1) and is inversely and significantly associated with risk of Alzheimer's disease (2 & 3).  However, a study which identified 154 cases of Parkinson's disease, found that while coffee or caffeine consumption lowered disease risk in women who did not use postmenopausal hormones, they raised disease risk in women who used postmenopausal hormones (4).  More studies are needed to decide whether the combined use of oestrogen and coffee or caffeine increases Parkinson's risk.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„If you are reading this, you are most likely a coffee addict, which means that when you abstain from coffee, you get a whopper of a headache from caffeine withdrawal. There are several reasons to avoid coffee and caffeine, but the most common are surgery and Yom Kippur (and other religious fasts). Hopefully, you won't have to contend with surgery too many times in your life, but if you are Jewish, "the holidays" come around every fall, ready or not. Yom Kippur is a complete fast day; no water, no food, and no coffee, from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday (more or less).“

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JAMA -- Abstract: Caffeine and ventricular arrhythmias. An electrophysiological approach, November 7, 1990, Chelsky et al. 264 (17): 2236 (#)

„Little information is known regarding caffeine's effect on the substrate supporting sustained ventricular arrhythmias. This prospective study evaluated the effect of coffee (275 mg of caffeine) on this substrate with programmed ventricular stimulation in 22 patients with a history of symptomatic nonsustained ventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, or ventricular fibrillation. Patients underwent electrophysiological testing before and 1 hour after coffee ingestion. Mean (+/- SEM) plasma caffeine level achieved after coffee consumption was 6.2 +/- 0.5 mg/L.“

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Melitta in the News (#)

„“After thorough research and testing, we have finally found the perfect combination for coffee lovers with sensitive stomachs. Combining fine gourmet coffee flavor with reduced levels of acidity and caffeine, our new product has been well received”, says Chris Hillman, Director of Coffee Marketing. “Rolling out Melitta Mild in Florida is the perfect strategy due, in part, to the aging population of the state. We hope to eventually have this new product available to all Americans who suffer from acid reflux or who simply prefer a milder coffee”.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„You can also buy coffees that are naturally low in caffeine. Specialty coffees contain considerably less caffeine than cheaper commercial coffees. Most inexpensive commercial blends are based on robusta coffees, which contain almost double the amount of caffeine as arabica. So if you drink a specialty coffee, you are probably consuming considerably less caffeine per cup than if you were drinking a cheap canned coffee.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„So if you hear people say, "Coffee doesn't taste like coffee without the caffeine," they are wrong. The only real problem is how to take out the caffeine without ruining the rest of what does influence coffee flavor. But technology has triumphed, more or less. The best decaffeinated coffee, freshly roasted and ground and carefully brewed, can taste so nearly the equal of a similar untreated coffee that only a tasting involving direct comparison reveals the difference.“

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Tea & Coffee 06/04 - Coffee as Health Food? (#)

„Research has also proved that, in addition to protecting against disease, coffee has a positive functional impact on an array of human activities. A study published in Current Sports Medicine Reports found that the caffeine in coffee improves performance and endurance during prolonged, exhaustive exercise. To a lesser extent, it also boosts short-term, high-intensity athletic performance, as well as enhances concentration, reduces fatigue and heightens alertness. The reason lies in caffeine’s effect on brain receptors, enabling better energy uptake.“

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Health and Ecological Issues (#)

„The water is from the glaciers of the Pico de Orizaba mountain in Mexico. The process they use is the same as described above - using water to float the coffee oils and caffeine in a solution, then filtering the solution to remove caffeine, and returning the water soluble oils to the coffee. The only difference is that the cups are delicious!! The SWP decafs we cupped often were bland and lackluster, whereas the WP decafs we have been stocking taste very close to premium regular coffees.“

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Robusta Coffees for Home Roast Espresso Blends (#)

„Robusta accounts for 25% of the coffee production. There is a LOT of very low grade Robusta out there, used to pump up caffeine content and as a cheap filler in institutional coffee. We offer some high grade robusta but I must confess this to you: I have difficulty telling the difference between 12% of a haigh quality Java or PNG washed robusta in an espressp blend, and a more expensive name-brand Indian one. I just think you reach a quality threshold and anything above it is "good enough".“

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The Javagirl Goes A-Cupping (#)

„Jay clues us in to the chemical decaffeination process which was used for this blend. Methylene chloride seems to be the most efficient way to remove caffeine from coffee with no discernible aftertaste. The beans are soaked in a chemical solution to extract caffeine and wax (a natural residue), then dried and shipped. The Swiss-water-process form of decaffeination is better for both the environment and the body.“

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Coffee Industry - National Coffee Association (#)

„Visit www.coffeescience.org to get the most up-to-date scientific research on coffee and caffeine. When you're interested in scientific research on coffee and caffeine, NCA's the place to be. NCA's Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) monitors medical research taking place around the world on a continual basis and provides in-depth evaluation of research critical to the coffee industry. Click on the label above for more information.“

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CoffeeKid - About this Site (#)

„I'm not a coffee junkie, and in all honesty, I'm offended when that label is placed on me. Truth be told, I have the equivelant caffeine hit of maybe 2 or 3 cups of instant coffee, per day. But I don't drink instant coffee. I drink espresso (a low caffeine drink) made from naturally low caffeine 100% arabica beans I roast myself to levels that don't allow some of the caffeine to come out of the grinds.“

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New & Noteworthy in Nutrition (#)

„Grounds For Concern. With increased coffee consumption in urban areas in developing countries, it may be useful to bring the issue of caffeine in pregnancy to the attention of health ministry counterparts. Even modest doses of caffeine may lead to miscarriages, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that pregnant women who drink 1.5-3 cups of coffee a day doubled their chance of miscarriage.“

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illy caffè North America (#)

„Coffee and caffeine have been the subject of extensive scientific research in the last 25 years. Some 1500 to 2000 papers per year have been published and we can assume that there are few products that we consume that have been so thoroughly and deeply studied. New research has shown that caffeine has many positive effects on the body—from improving concentration to fighting depression and reducing the risk of gallstones.“

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View topic - Getting over coffee, caffeine addiction - Coffee Forum (#)

„The steps to get over a coffee / caffeine addiction are simply to reduce your caffeine consumption per day, do this routinely and consistently until you are down to your goal, either less caffeine or none. If you are having other difficulties, you can try to replace or 'mix' your regular coffee with a decaf blend, this will help you with managing your daily routine.“

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Tea & Coffee 11/00 - World News (#)

„LONDON, ENGLAND - Despite improvements in techniques used to strip the caffeine out of tea and coffee, decaffeinated versions often lack the flavor of the original, the Financial Times reported recently. The findings of an extensive study, published in the scientific journal Nature, holds out the prospect of growing a modified variety of tea and coffee that is caffeine-free,“

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Amazon.com: Books: Eat Right for Your Type (#)

„Donald Mitchell, co-author of The 2,000 Percent Solution and The Irresistible Growth Enterprise.My friend recommended this book highly and she recommended a great new beverage that replaced my morning cup of joe. Caffeine made me too jittery so I switched to a soy-based coffee that taste simply amazing. When I use my percolator it comes out with a rich, full bodied taste. Search under "S oyfee" on google to find it.“

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Tea & Coffee 11/04 - Ready-to-Drink Showcase (#)

„Caffé Botanica Energy is an organic Swiss Water Decaffeinated coffee infused with Asian Ginseng. This sweet, simple, yet pleasant coffee is perfect for those who wish to eliminate caffeine from their diet. Asian Ginseng has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine to promote vitality and vigor and is an excellent natural replacement for the caffeine.“

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DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH:Coffee Found to Protect against Liver Disease - National Coffee Association (#)

„The more coffee you drink, the lower your risk of liver disease. A new study has determined that caffeine-based beverages, including coffee, offset risk factors for liver damage such diabetes or viral hepatitis. Among subjects with these risk factors, two cups or more of coffee proved to cut liver damage in half.“

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Coffee Chemistry: Bitterness (#)

„Caffeine has a distinct bitter taste and has a test threshold of only 75-155 mg/L (60-200 mg/L found by Clarke). However, Voilley considers caffeine to only account for around 10% of the perceived bitterness in coffee.“

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Coffee and Caffeine Health Information - Coffee Science Information Centre (#)

„This Web site covers only those medical conditions for which there are published scientific data available. It does not comment on unsubstantiated links between coffee and health for which there have been no properly conducted and published trials, nor where it is a question of individual sensitivity to caffeine, which varies considerably.“

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Indian coffee board- monthly magazine- Coffee & Health (#)

„A: Researchers have found that consumption of coffee and caffeine has little or no adverse effect on exercise in healthy people, or in people with cardiovascular disease. In fact, many studies have found that consuming caffeine has a positive effect on exercise performance, increasing both energy and endurance.“

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Cafe´ de Colombia - COFFEE BEANS (#)

„Coffea Arabica commonly called Arabica, are considered the highest quality beans and therefore are usually more expensive. They grow best in high altitudes and produce a very flavorful and aromatic coffee, low in caffeine and acidity. In Colombia, Arabica is exclusively grown. Coffea Robusta or canephora is commonly called Robusta.“

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CoffeeGeek - Cold Coffee Friendships (#)

„They do their job, you do yours, and that's that. The hot coffee is just coffee, consumed for morning caffeine or to stave off the afternoon sleepies, to wash down the donut or just out of habit. Like the humdrum of daily people, it is anonymous and unremarkable in its utilitarian disguise.“

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BBC - Health - Healthy living - Caffeinated drinks (#)

„It's difficult to suggest a safe limit for coffee intake because of the huge variation in caffeine content of different brands and in individual's sensitivity to the drug. However, it is advised that people with high blood pressure and pregnant women limit their caffeine consumption.“

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index (#)

„Dave and Sonja Strutz get a nice buzz from their morning coffee, and it's not just from the caffeine. The St. Cloud couple drink only fair trade coffee, which they order in bulk from an East Coast supplier.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World (#)

„If you have a yen for coffee, grab an espresso and read this book. You won't find weighty theories on how coffee forms the basis of all human history, rather a fun, a caffeine-inspired trip through modernity with java-tinted glasses. -- HistoryHouse.com“

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Global Exchange : Politically correct coffee mandate stirs election pot (#)

„(BERKELEY, Calif.) — Caffeine crusader Rick Young is working hard to perk up interest in a proposal to jail restaurateurs if their coffee isn't certified fair trade, shade-grown or organic. The question is, is this conscience in a cup, or Big Brother brewing?“

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Caffeine and Skin Cancer (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„What we know for sure, in addition to its protective abilities, is that the natural caffeine in coffee will reduce and heal acne breakouts, with continued use it will fade age spots and reduce wrinkles on the skin, and it calms skin allergies.“

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Global Exchange : Coffee with a conscience sells (#)

„Cifuentes and 34 other Salvador Urbina coffee farmers are finding America's caffeine lovers seem willing to pay their asking price of $8 for a pound of dark-roasted, natural, shade-grown and bird-friendly coffee.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„For the Cafe Q regulars out there, realize that a "Short" beverage is 8 ounces, "Tall" is 12, and "Grande" is 16. So a Grande drip coffee would contain just under 300 mg of caffeine. A single shot of espresso has about 100 mg in it.“

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Coffee: Resources for home espresso (#)

„(Caffeine molecule derived from Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee and Caffeine. See alsoGood to the last Byte, and The Surfers guide to Coffee)“

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Caffeine Content of Coffee, Tea, Chocolate (#)

„All figures are approximate, especially with coffee. Different varietals can have different caffeine content, and the way the coffee is roasted can also change the values.“

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Tea & Coffee 08/04 - World News (#)

„Lesk and her colleague divided 32 college students into two groups. One group was given 200mg of caffeine, which is equivalent to two strong cups of coffee, and the other was given a placebo.“

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Amazon.com: Books: The Caffeine Advantage: How to Sharpen Your Mind, Improve Your Physical Performance, and Achieve Your Goals--the Healthy Way (#)

„For me, the biggest news was how to use caffeine to fight depression ( no more prozac for me!) and why caffeine pills can sometimes be more beneficial than coffee.“

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Coffee Health Myths Explained (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„A 1990 study by Diedrich, et al., looked at 45,000 men. It found no link between coffee, caffeine and CVD in men who drank four or more cups of coffee per day.“

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CoffeeGeek - News Items (#)

„According to researchers, just one cup a day can make you addicted. One coffee will give you up to 100 milligrams of caffeine, and can trigger all kinds of withdrawal symptoms.“

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Search - Coffee Forum (#)

„because of the post about [url=http://www.coffeeforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1279]caffeine preventing baldness, and maybe my receiding hai.“

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Coffee Quiz (#)

„Of the two species of coffee, Arabica and Robusta, the Arabica species has approximately half the caffeine of the Robusta species.“

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JAMA -- Sign In Page (#)

„Association of Coffee and Caffeine Intake With the Risk of Parkinson Disease Ross et al. JAMA.2000; 283: 2674-2679.“

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Tips on Coffee - Studies on the side-effects of caffeine. (#)

„Home >> FAQs about Coffee >> Studies on the side-effects of caffeine. “

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Caffeine content - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Home Articles Coffee in General Caffeine content“

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