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.

A recent article in Forbes details how successful Green Mountain Coffee stock as been lately. The stock is trading near its all-time high, a time to rejoice for those who got in early in the game. According to the article, at least one analyst believes that the stock is poised for many years of rapid growth based on a few factors. Keurig single-cup coffee makers are becoming more and more popular in North America. Earnings on the sale of the single-cup pods is excellent, and will contribute greatly to the company’s bottom line. You can read all the details here.

Ladies listen up! You can fight cellulite with a coffee sugar scrub. Westchase Patch has a recipe for the do-it-yourself crowd who don’t want to spend hundred of dollars on caffeine creams. Hundreds of dollars!? What do I know, I’m just a guy! Anyway, the recipe looks pretty easy to make and you only need to use it a couple of time a week. If a coffee sugar rub isn’t your style, how about a chocolate coffee pedicure? Read the full details here.