#coffee

#coffee

Everyone loves that time of year when you can finally break out the soft sweaters from your closet and start making your favorite cozy slow cooker recipes. Fall is a season filled with so many wonderful traditions, holidays, and activities that are solely reserved for this time of year. One thing that many people love to do to get into the season is to watch their favorite fall movies and TV shows that help to immerse them in that seasonal vibe.

Coffee and tea both come with potential health benefits, but sweeteners, creamers, whipped cream and other add-ons can lead to excess added sugar, fat and calories. With well over half of Americans drinking coffee every day, the way it is prepared matters. Here are strategies to navigate the top ingredient concerns when preparing or ordering your favorite hot (or iced) drink.

If you're at home, just brew some coffee and pour as much friggin' creamer in as you want! But, if you're in public, options vary. Some coffee shops will have creamer; others will be, like, "We just have half-and-half," and that is insane. It is not the same. When in doubt, bring your on-the-go creamer and do not allow anyone to shame you. You are an adult and you know what you like.

I was hooked on joe by 12 th grade. I got to drive my stepdad's '66 Ranchero to school that year (liberation!) and each morning scrambled out the front door, juggling a steamy mug of black brew, a stack of books, and escaping papers. In college, late nights found me clicking my electric Corona typewriter, a Marlboro cigarette in an ashtray, and a double-fist-sized mocha, full then empty. I could drink another one an hour before bed and still fall asleep.

I used to travel with a lot of bags because I had just so many things for my profession,

Milk choice has come a long way since the olden times of "third place" cafes, when maybe the most progressive shop in the neighborhood would carry soy milk alongside the gallon jugs of fully hormonized cow's milk. Despite the subsequent boom in alternative milks, relatively little academic research has detailed the sensory and chemical differences in alt milk types when combined with coffee.

Since starting First Light, former colleagues have reached out with connections to coffee-growing communities, and I'm excited to build on that,

A review of scientific literature by a team in South Korea reinforces the assumption that drinking coffee significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Published June 10 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, the study specifically explored how bioactive compounds found in coffee may diminish diabetes risk. The research team from Pukyong National University and Kyungpook National University in South Korea looked at scores of cohort studies conducted over the past several decades to determine if and how these chemical compounds - and not merely lifestyle factors, such as exercise - may affect diabetes incidence.

A low-effort dessert inspired by cafe de olla, which is a drink I consumed daily while on holiday in Oaxaca, Mexico. It's a black coffee gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and sweetened with piloncillo (an unrefined sugar). Here, I've turned it into something refreshing for summer, using dark brown sugar instead, not least because it's easier to find. I can never resist a post-dinner coffee, and this scratches both that caffeine and sugar itch.

Java Monster is a coffee energy drink that has garnered popularity, available in flavors like Salted Caramel and French Vanilla, but can reach prices of $3.49.

Red Bay Coffee, based in Oakland, offers a variety of well-crafted caffeinated beverages at their Ferry Building location, including pour-overs and turmeric lattes.

The e-nose is one of three advanced techniques the research team used to confirm what is essentially a fingerprint of volatile aroma compounds associated with coffees from eight specific countries.

The "Brew Over Ice" series is made for those who value the intensity of a well-made hot brew but seek the refreshment of a chilled drink.

At WatchHouse, the latest coffee outlet in NYC, an exquisite pour-over coffee is priced at an astonishing $52, making it one of the city's priciest brews.

Crafted for the Rhythm of Real Life, JOLENE is designed with motion in mind. It's made for late-night setlists, impromptu road trips, and backstage energy.

The Cosmo 10 and Cosmo 100 scales are optimized for coffee roasting with features like automatic data feeding into Artisan software and user-friendly interactions.

American sailors have historically consumed almost one million cups of coffee daily, mastering the craft of brewing and turning coffee preparation into an art form at sea.

Dunkin' Blueberry Muffin coffee combines the classic flavor of a blueberry muffin into one convenient cup, offering a subtle, authentic blueberry taste that pleases the senses.

Coffee can elevate boxed brownie mix to new heights, impressing guests while hiding the convenience of store-bought. Replacing some water with brewed coffee enhances flavor.

Coffee grounds not only eliminate odors but also leave behind a subtle coffee aroma, making them a clever and inexpensive home deodorizer.