Back in 1997 Denis Leary did his rant on the state of coffee. Just as valid now as it was then. Funny how some things never change. Warning: the language may not be suitable for all viewers.
This article in The Jarkata Globe reveals that Indonesian farmers are set to increase their plantation size in an effort to stop two consecutive years of falling production. They anticipate boosting production by at least 50 percent by 2021, according to the article. This will have a significant impact since Indonesia is the world’s third-largest coffee producer. Their plan is to increase both quantity and quality though increasing the acreage under plantation and using organic fertilizers. You can read the article in its entirety here.
I thought it used to be skirt length that forecasted stock prices and the economy in general. But according to Las Cruces Sun-News, it’s the price of coffee, more specifically the sales of coffee that can help in forecasting the economy. Apparently, healthy coffee sales mean people are will to spend more on discretionary items and services. But ask any caffeine addict and they’ll tell you, coffee isn’t discretionary its a necessity! Anyway, it’s an interesting read that ties in trucking and underwear into the economic forecasting mix. You can read the whole article here.
Here’s an article about a study recently released by the American Gastroenterological Association Institute. Apparently, patients with advanced hepatitis C who have liver disease may experience an improved response to treatment if they drink coffee. Lower risk of liver cancer and slower progression of pre-existing liver disease has already been associated with an increase in coffee consumption. However, this study revealed a relationship with response to anti-HCV treatment. You can read the full article here.
This blade-type grinder does a good job at grinding beans in many situations. It’s quieter than most other models and it’s easy to empty the finished grounds. The parts that need to be cleaned regularly are dishwasher safe and it’s a nice looking small appliance. Though not as popular as the KitchenAid KPCG100 Electric Burr Grinder, this model is certainly nowhere near as expensive. Continue reading “KitchenAid BCG111OB Blade Coffee Grinder” »
