Fact or fiction: Can you add coffee grounds in your garden? And should it be used coffee grounds or unused? Turns out this is a tough one to answer. For the compost bin You need both brown compost material (dry leaves and newspapers) and green compost material (food scraps, … [Read more...] about Can You Add Coffee Grounds In Your Garden?
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Why You Should Recycle Coffee Pods and K-Cups
Coffee Pod Guilt You can’t beat the convenience of single-serve coffee makers—but the environmental cost of these machines is real. Standard pods are not biodegradable and end up in landfills and rivers, and eventually lakes and oceans. The plastic breaks into small pieces that … [Read more...] about Why You Should Recycle Coffee Pods and K-Cups
What’s the Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee?
Your alarm goes off. Time to start the day. And time for coffee! However, first-thing-when-you-wake-up isn’t the best time for you to have caffeine. Wait At Least An Hour (Or More) Cortisol, the “stress hormone,” regulates metabolism, immune response, and blood pressure and … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee?
What Is Kopi Luwak Coffee?
One of the most exclusive varieties of coffee, Kopi Luwak Coffee, that you can buy comes from a curious source. Here's how it works. Coffee cherries are eaten by animals civet cats, monkeys, elephants, bats, and birds. The seeds of the coffee cherries (aka. the coffee beans) … [Read more...] about What Is Kopi Luwak Coffee?
Should You Freeze Coffee Beans For Better Flavor?
Getting ready in the morning for work can be a challenge, especially if you have kids. For most, brewing fresh coffee is an essential part of the morning routine. So the question remains, can I freeze coffee beans to preserve a better taste? The answer is yes, as long as you … [Read more...] about Should You Freeze Coffee Beans For Better Flavor?
