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28 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee News | Comments

Coffee Link in Depression Research

Drinking several cups of coffee a day could help to prevent depression in women, a new study has shown Drinking several cups of coffee a day may help to prevent depression in women, a study has shown. Four or more cups of caffeinated coffee cut the risk of clinical depression by 20% when compared...

17 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee Drinks, Hot Coffee: Alcoholic, Recipe | Comments

Amaretto Coffee

Ingredients: 1 large preheated brandy snifter 10 ounces brewed coffee 1 ½ jiggers Amaretto liqueur ¼ cup lightly whipped cream ½ tsp. toasted, sliced almonds (optional). Directions: Pour hot coffee in the heated brandy snifter. Add Amaretto and stir well to blend. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired Did you like this?...

15 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee News | Comments

Don’t Worry, Drink Coffee: American Heart Month, Day 15

Posted: 02/15/2012 11:19 am Good news, coffee drinkers. In addition to the recent Harvard Nurses Study that followed more than 50,000 participants for 10 years and demonstrated that coffee cuts depression in women, Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You’ll Ever Need reports that perennial “bad boy” coffee is actually heart healthy...

13 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee Drinks, Hot Coffee: Alcoholic, Recipe | Comments

Kioki Coffee

A drink blending strong coffee with the combined kick of brandy and Kahlua. Ingredients: 1 12-ounce coffee mug, preheated 1 cup French Roast brewed coffee 1 jigger brandy 1 jigger Kahlua or other good quality coffee liqueur 1/4 cup lightly whipped cream Pour hot coffee into the heated mug. Add the coffee, brandy, and...

11 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Hot Coffee: Alcoholic, Recipe | Comments

Boston Caribbean Coffee

Ingredients: 1 oz. Crème de Cacao (Brown) 1 oz. Dark Rum Superior 100% Colombian Hot Coffee Directions: Dip rim of Irish coffee glass in lime juice, then in sugar Pour liqueur and rum into the glass. Fill with freshly brewed coffee Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick as...

08 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee Drinks, Hot Coffee: Alcoholic, Recipe | Comments

Noggin Coffee

(warm) 6 servings Ingredients: 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup light cream 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 1/4 cups sweetened coffee 4 eggs, separated 4 teaspoons Creme de Cacao grated nutmeg 1.In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together milk, light cream and coffee. 2.When mixture in hot, but not boiling, beat in egg yolks. 3.Cook...

07 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee News | Comments

Coffee’s Effect on the Heart Is So Small You Should Stop Worrying

By Marc Gillinov & Steven Nissen Feb 7 2012, 9:02 AM ET Coffee has a bad reputation when it comes to heart health, while tea is generally accorded special healing properties. We have good news for both coffee and tea drinkers: neither is bad for the heart. Interest in the links between coffee and health...

05 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee Drinks, Hot Coffee: Non-Alcoholic, Recipe | Comments

Peppermint Chocolate Coffee

Peppermint Chocolate Coffee is the perfect hot drink for a cold winter day. Servings: 10 minutes Total Time: 5 min0 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Chocolate Syrup 2 Tbsp Peppermint Syrup or Peppermint Baking Chips ½ cup Hot Fresh Brewed Coffee Whipped Cream, for garnish Chocolate Shavings, for garnish...

02 Feb Posted by coffeeBob in Coffee Drinks, Hot Coffee: Non-Alcoholic, Recipe | Comments

Brown Sugar-Caramel Latte

“Sometimes coffee is a dessert in itself. This is one of my favorite morning treats to make a Monday seem less intimidating. You’ll need a battery-powered milk frother or it’s just not the same.” Prep Time: 5 Min Cook Time: 5 Min Ready In: 10 Min Original Recipe Yield 1...