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Coffee Cubes Cool Hot Coffee

1:30AM January 12, 2012 | Thorin Klosowski

A steaming hot cup of coffee is great in the morning, but not all of us have a heat-proof palate to enjoy it immediately. Instructables user SeeJacobInstruct shares a clever way to quickly cool down the coffee with coffee ice cubes. More »


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Beanhunter Android App Finds Good Coffee

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1:00PM December 23, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Cafe tracking site Beanhunter has been online since 2009 and on the iPhone since early last year. Now you can get the caffeine-seeking goodness on your Android device. More »


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Coffee Before Exercise Makes You More Motivated

11:00PM December 15, 2011 | Alan Henry

Everyone knows a cup of coffee can make you more alert and feel energised, but researchers from Coventry University in the UK think they’ve uncovered a solid, scientific reason why a little caffeine before your workout may be beneficial. The scientists conducted a small study, and observed that participants who enjoyed a caffeinated drink hung in on their workout much longer than participants who drank the same drink, only caffeine-free. More »


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Build Your Own Pocket-Sized Espresso Machine

1:30AM November 23, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

The urge for a good cup of espresso might come at any moment without warning, which is why Instructables user urant decided the best solution would be to build a tiny, pocket sized espresso machine for less than $30. More »


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How Long Will My Coffee Last? Calculates When You’ll Need To Order Your Next Batch Of Beans

7:00AM October 26, 2011 | Adam Pash

“How Long Will My Coffee Last?” is a simple web-based calculator that tells you when you’ll need to buy your next bag of beans (or how much coffee you should buy). More »


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Drinking Coffee May Help Lower The Risk Of Depression In Women

12:00AM September 28, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Like millions of other people, drinking coffee makes me happy. A new study, which looked at only women, supports the idea that coffee drinking has strong mental health effects: two or more cups a day was associated with reduced depression risk. More »


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Clean Stains Out Of Your Coffee Mug With Baking Soda

12:30AM September 9, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

If you drink a lot of coffee, you probably have some nice brown rings in your coffee cups, even after washing them. You can clean those stains out with a bit of baking soda (aka bicarb) and water. More »


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Kogan Ez-Press Coffee Machine Uses Nespresso Pods

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9:30AM August 17, 2011 | Angus Kidman

My best mate has a Nespresso machine and it’s a great way to make coffee if you don’t want to do a lot of measuring and tapping, but the entry-level model is $369 and the price jumps fast after that. Kogan has spotted an opportunity here, launching a coffee maker that can make use of Nespresso pods but sells for a lower price. More »


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How To Break Your Daily Caffeine Habit And Use Coffee Strategically

4:00AM August 17, 2011 | Kevin Purdy - Fast Company

Caffeine seems so simple, even if you’re a veteran user. You drink it, you get amped up for a short period, and you inevitably come down a bit when it wears off — or so you think. But caffeine is a more subtle substance than we give it credit for. Knowing how it works on your body and brain, and how it is most effective, can give you an edge at concentrating, while still keeping the jittery edge off. More »


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Buy Coffee In Short Supply To Ensure A Fresh Brew

9:00PM August 2, 2011 | Alan Henry

We’ve talked about ways to prepare a good cup of coffee, but another secret to a good cup is to not over-buy coffee or store it in the fridge or freezer. Coffee has a short shelf-life and should be purchased and consumed as such. More »