Some of the most impressive health benefits of coffee include its ability to improve cognitive health, protect the cardiovascular system, reduce the chances of developing diabetes, aid in weight loss efforts, boost energy levels, maximize fitness efforts, increase liver protection, optimize the metabolism, and protect against certain types of cancer. Known around the world for its wide variety of taste … Read more
Climate change could wipe out more than half of Ethiopia’s coffee production unless farmers move to higher ground, scientists warned Monday. Climbing temperatures and dwindling rainfall have already degraded prime growing areas, such as the Zege Peninsula, they reported in the journal Nature Plants. If global warming continues unabated, up to 60 percent of land … Read more
The Dutch lower house of parliament has narrowly voted to approve the cultivation of cannabis. The bill would exempt professional growers working within certain conditions from punishment. But it is not yet law, as it must also get majority support from the Senate. Buying small amounts of cannabis at so-called coffee shops has long been … Read more
A coffee shop that recently opened in California is serving customers more than just steamy cups of latte or espresso, offering an additional true life lesson about an issue roiling the country — refugees. Founded by Rachel Taber and Doug Hewitt, 1951 Coffee Shop is entirely staffed by refugees from various countries — including Syria, … Read more
A university has been fined after two students suffered “life-threatening” effects when they were given 100 times too much caffeine in an experiment. Northumbria University told Newcastle Crown Court it was “deeply, genuinely sorry” as it was fined £400,000. Sports science students Alex Rossetta and Luke Parkin were each given the equivalent of 300 cups … Read more
The Minority Spokesperson on Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has rubbished President John Mahama’s claim that the cocoa industry is thriving. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP said he was left dumbfounded by President Mahama’s claims during the presentation of highlights of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto, saying “I just couldn’t … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has promised his government will provide free seedlings to farmers interested in coffee production if he is retained as president in the 2016 elections. Presenting highlights of the NDC’s 2016 manifesto on Tuesday September 13 in Accra, Mr Mahama said: “Farmers who want to go into coffee production, we are going … Read more