Coffee as Medicine

We found an excellent summary about the coffee being far more healthful than being harmful. Allow us to write down some excerts from this article. On the side effects of coffee drinking, the author notes:
"It's clear that coffee isn't for everyone. Its legendary jolt in excess doses -- that is, more than whatever your individual body can tolerate -- can increase nervousness, hand trembling, and cause rapid heartbeat. Coffee may also raise cholesterol levels in some people and may contribute to artery clogging".
"pregnant women, heart patients, and those at risk for osteoporosis may still be advised to limit or avoid coffee".
Like many people, I don't drink coffee in the evening - it can cost me a good night sleep. On the health benefits of coffee drinking, the author writes:
"Could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer".
"People who smoke and are heavy drinkers have less heart disease and liver damage when they regularly consume large amounts of coffee compared to those who don't".
"There's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities".
On the effect coffee on children -
"In fact, no studies show that coffee in reasonable amounts is in any way harmful to children."
Overall, the author writes that coffee -
"show no significant adverse affects on most healthy people". "For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good".
Coffee is one of the great blessings of humanity.
Here is to Your Health. My you drink coffee and be healthy.

Fight aging, diabetes with coffee

This is a very interesting article we found at Toronto Sun enjoy:
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES, QMI AGENCY


“Would you like another cup of coffee?” the waiter asks. Most likely you’ll say “yes” and then wonder if you’re drinking too much of “o’Joe” for your health. Today, over 110 million North Americans consume coffee. But how much is too much, and can it decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes or slow down aging?


A recent report from Sydney, Australia, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, analyzed data from 500,000 people. Researchers report that those who drank three to four cups of decaffeinated coffee per day had a 33 per cent decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, compared to non-coffee drinkers. The same amount of tea dropped the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%.


This isn’t the first study showing the possible benefits of coffee. Dr. Rob M. van Dam, of the Harvard School of Public Health, analyzed the results of 15 studies of coffee and type 2 diabetes involving 193,000 people in the U.S. and Europe. He reported that those who drank the most coffee, four to six cups daily, had a 28% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who drank the least coffee. All told there are now over 20 studies that show drinking coffee helps to decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes.


Unfortunately, it’s going to take more than drinking a few more cups of o’Joe to stop the epidemic of diabetes. What’s added to the coffee also makes a difference. A Swedish study tracked insulin resistance, the ease at which insulin can enter cells to control the level of blood sugar when milk, cream or sugar was added to coffee. They discovered that insulin had a more difficult time entering cells when sugar was added, but milk and cream had no effect on the entry of insulin.


The hormone insulin is going to have an increasingly difficult time entering cells to control blood sugar levels.

Studies show that only 35% of people drink coffee black. The recent specialty trend has added a huge number of calories to a cup of java. In some cases, what’s added to the coffee packs 500 calories!

This is a good start if you want to become obese and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.


But if you can learn to ask for coffee black, what makes a cuppa so healthful? Coffee contains chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that decreases the absorption of glucose from the blood.

A cup of instant coffee also contains 59 micrograms of the trace element, boron, which reduces the amount of insulin required to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Coffee also contains a heap of antioxidants that aid in removing free radicals, the end products of metabolism, which have been linked to the aging process. Researchers report that the average American drinks 1.64 cups of coffee daily which provides 1,299 mg of antioxidants. The same amount of tea supplies a mere 294 mg. Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, but since most people eat them sparingly they provide only 75 mg each of antioxidants per day.

Is there any bad news about the use of coffee? It’s been debated for years whether coffee causes an increase in blood pressure. A Finnish study showed that after 13 years of use there was a 14% greater risk of hypertension. But a larger Harvard study could not find one shred of evidence that coffee caused hypertension.
 Several years ago the Harvard School of Public Health reported an association between coffee consumption and pancreatic cancer. Other studies show an increase in stomach and urinary bladder cancers. On the other hand, researchers at the University of California report that coffee drinkers had less risk of developing colon and liver cancer.

Add it all up and there’s one conclusion. If coffee were a major health hazard we would have an epidemic of coffee-related disease, and this hasn’t happened.


So be grateful that in 1657 coffee was first imported into London, England. The glowing ad stated, “A very wholesome drink that helpeth indigestion, quickeneth the spirits, maketh the heart lightsome, is good against eye sores, coughs, head-ache and the King’s evil”.

Dr. Gifford-Jones' common sense-based medical column offered with the occasional dash of humour has been published in Canadian newspapers for 30 years.

How to Make a Perfect Iced Coffee Drink

1. Start with excellent coffee.
Just because you’re drinking it iced doesn’t mean you should sacrifice quality. Brew up a pot of your favorite coffee using fresh ground beans and pure water. That said, some coffees do stand up to icing better than others. Brazilian coffees (and other South American coffees) tend to be brighter and snappier, and make a more refreshing iced coffee. Ethiopian and Sumatran coffees are darker and earthier. While I love my coffee dark and earthy, some people find that an iced Yrgacheffe has a ‘dirty’ taste that’s absent when you drink it hot.

2. Brew it double strength.
Heat carries flavor further. If you’re going to ice your coffee, you’ll want to brew it stronger than normal – and not because the ice cubes will dilute it. The cold deadens some of the flavor. So fill up the filter basket higher than usual – or add a shot of espresso to your brew for more intense coffee flavor.

3. Use coffee ice cubes.
One of the biggest drawbacks to iced coffee is dilution of the coffee flavor when the ice cubes melt. Even worse, because the coffee and the water are different weights, the melted ice cubes will float on top of your coffee. Solve this problem by keeping a tray of coffee ice cubes in the freezer just for brewing coffee. Be aware though, that ice cubes absorb the odors and flavors of other foods in your freezer. Once they’re frozen, use immediately, or store them in an airtight plastic bag.

4. Resist the urge to keep a pitcher of cold coffee in your fridge.
It seems to make sense – brew up a pot of fresh coffee, pour it into a pitcher and refrigerate it so that you can just pour yourself an iced coffee whenever you want. Coffee begins to lose flavor as soon as it’s finished brewing. If you’re used to drinking fresh-ground, fresh-brewed coffee, then coffee that’s sat in the refrigerator for hours is going to taste completely stale and flat. Keep those bright notes alive by brewing fresh for your iced coffee.

5. Flavored coffees ice wonderfully.
If you’re a fan of flavored coffees, you’ll be thrilled to know that most flavored coffees ice up wonderfully. Fruity and chocolatey coffees are the best, but cinnamon and vanilla coffees also make great iced coffee.

6. Put the ice in first.
Don’t add ice to the coffee. Pour the coffee over ice, but before you do, add the sugar and then the cream. The coffee should be the last ingredient into your glass.

A Tastier Iced Coffee

Does your iced coffee get watered down from adding in ice cubes? Enjoy a tastier iced coffee at home with these handy tips.

Check out this Video on how to make Iced Coffee at home with Ice cubes made out of Coffee

not water. What a great idea

1st Annual Movie Night

Location: Code Brew Coffee in Brentwood, CA

Time: 5PM-8pm

Date: April 9th 2010

Special: Kids under age of 10 receive free hot COCO

For Questions please Call (925) 513-3500

It is what the Doctor Ordered

What do you get when you mix 2 doctors, a former coffee manager and a great cup of Coffee? The newest hottest coffee house in Brentwood, California 94513. Since Code Brew opened their doors they have been on fire. With the stylish decor mixed with dark wood and red chairs, wrought iron metal accents , and an exclusive coffee tasting room. The coffee is prescribed to your own specific taste.

Once you have ordered your coffee, you 'will want to try their freshly backed pastries , muffins , cookies and more. Don't forget the sandwiches and the Soup it is fa nominal. They have Free Wi-Fi. But what the best of all is the staff that work at Code Brew Coffee and More they are helpful and friendly.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our coffee house.

Location:

CODE BREW COFFEE & MORE

STREETS OF BRENTWOOD MALL

2485 Sand Creek Rd

Suite 140

Brentwood, CA 94531

Phone

925.513.3500

The Effects of Caffeine

The American Medical Association sets the limits at 300 milligrams per day (that’s 7 cups of tea or 3 cups of coffee by the chart below), and, of course, this amount may be lower for pregnant women and children. These are the maximums, however, so feel free to drink less but not more.

So guess what? The effects of caffeine in moderation are harmless and quite possibly even beneficial to your health if you indulge with good judgment. That’s the good news. As far as the new news, well, there is none. But that’s good news too!

So go wild with moderation today!

Amounts are approximate and generic coffee, tea, and chocolate caffeine content may vary.

Caffeine content per serving (milligrams)
Brewed Tea	8 oz. Serving
Black tea	40
Green tea	40
Decaffeinated black tea	4
Iced tea, ready to drink	30
Iced tea mix, unsweetened	13
Bottled Tea	8 oz. Serving
Nestea Lemon Sweet	11
Nestea Diet Lemon	11
Nestea Peach	11
Nestea Raspberry	11
Nestea Sweet	17
Nestea Unsweetened	17
Cool From Nestea	11
Diet Cool From Nestea	7
Cool From Nestea Peach Frrreezer	4
Cool From Nestea Raspbrrry Cooler	4
Nestea Earl Grey	33
Mad River Lemon Green Tea	24
Mad River Red Tea	24
Mad River Oolong Tea With Honey	30
Mistic Lemon Tea	12
Mistic Diet Lemon Tea	12
Mistic Peach Tea	12
Lipton Brisk, All Varieties	6
Snapple Green Tea With Lemon	16
Snapple Ginseng Tea	5
Snapple Lemon Tea	21
Snapple Decaffeinated Lemon Tea	3
Snapple Diet Lemon Tea	21
Snapple Lemonade Iced Tea	9
Snapple Lightning (Black Tea)	14
Snapple Mint Tea	21
Snapple Moon (Green Tea)	12
Snapple Peach Tea	21
Snapple Diet Peach Tea	21
Snapple Raspberry Tea	21
Snapple Diet Raspberry Tea	21
Snapple Sun Tea	5
Snapple Diet Sun Tea	5
Snapple Sweet Tea	8
Coffee	8 oz. Serving*
Brewed	85
Instant (*1 rounded teaspoon, dry)	75
Espresso (*1 fluid ounce)	40
Flavored	25 - 75
Decaffeinated, brewed	3
Decaffeinated, instant	3
Sodas	8 oz. Serving
Barq’s Root Beer	15
Diet Barq's Root Beer	0
Coca-Cola Classic	23
Diet Coke	31
Coca-Cola C2	23
Mr. Pibb	27
Diet Mr. Pibb	27
Mountain Dew	37
Diet Mountain Dew	37
Pepsi-Cola	25
Diet Pepsi-Cola	24
Pepsi One	37
Dr. Pepper	28
Diet Dr. Pepper	28
Sunkist Orange Soda	28
Diet Sunkist Orange Soda	28
Chocolate	50 Grams
Cocoa	13 - 14
Milk Chocolate	2 - 30
Dark Chocolate	10 - 60

Amounts are approximate and generic coffee, tea, and chocolate caffeine content may vary.

Sources:
www.nsda.org
www.mayoclinic.com
www.chocolateinfo.com
www.adksportsfitness.com
www.teahealth.co.uk

How to Make an Iced Cappuccino

Iced Cap, the ultimate dessert! No matter the weather, it's pleasure in a plastic Container.

1. Throw about a tray of ice cubes or crushed ice in the blender.
2. Then add the milk, about 3/4 full.
3. Now add 2 and a half tbsp. of coffee powder.
4. Half a cup of sugar, yes half a cup!(or maybe 3/4 of a cup depending how sweet you want it)
5. Then add half a cup of Chocolate Syrup! ;)
6. Blend it all up and enjoy!

Taste test the Ice Cap Every time you blend to get the perfect flavor!

A Tip from Code Brew

• DO NOT fill the mixture to the top, because when you blend it all together, the Iced Cap will produce foam, which can create a nasty mess when removing the blender's lid!
• Always wash your hands before and after making an Iced cap, germs can enter the blender from your hands and you can get very sick!

Moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm

Consider this news item...

Coffee Health Risks: For the moderate drinker, coffee is safe says Harvard Women’s Health Watch.

Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch weighs the pros and cons of this popular beverage and eases the concerns of moderate coffee drinkers.

The latest research has not only confirmed that moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm, it's also uncovered possible benefits. Coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee has also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities.

Source: Harvard Health Publications, Harvard Medical School, 2006.

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Code Brew Coffee Brentwood, Ca 94513

http://codebrewcoffee.net/

The Advantages Of Making Hot Chocolate From Scratch

Using your own recipe for homemade hot chocolate produces results that are superior to both using a mix and ordering a cup of hot chocolate from a coffee shop. It can be healthier because you can control the sugar content and you can use fresh ingredients. Making the beverage from scratch is both quick and easy, anyone can make homemade hot chocolate.

Additionally, there are many recipes for homemade hot chocolate out there, and they allow the consumer to customize the beverage to fit their needs. You can vary the type and amount of ingredients to make a cup of hot chocolate that tastes just the way you like it. You can also get creative and make some unique variations of hot cocoa.

Making The Mix, A Recipe For Homemade Hot Chocolate

To make homemade hot chocolate, there are only a few basic ingredients that are needed. These ingredients include:
* 2 cups of powdered natural sugar
* 1 cup of organic cocoa
* 2 1/2 cups of organic powdered milk
* 1 teaspoon of organic sea salt
* 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
* 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
* Hot water, or organic milk

The steps you need to follow to make homemade hot chocolate from a recipe are very simple. All you have to do is combine all the ingredients into a bowl and mix evenly. Then, heat four to six cups of water, or use milk if you desire. Take a mug and fill it halfway full with the mixture, and pour the hot water on top. Stir and enjoy!

CODE BREW COFFEE & MORE

STREETS OF BRENTWOOD MALL

2485 Sand Creek Rd

Suite 140

Brentwood, CA 94531

Phone

925.513.3500

Tips for Buying Coffee

It’s all about freshness. Green, unroasted beans stay fresh for up to a year without noticeable loss of quality. Once you roast the little buggers, though, you’re fighting the clock. You’ll get optimal flavor from roasted coffee beans between four hours and four days after roasting.

If you can, buy your coffee directly from a roaster who can tell you when a batch of coffee came off the fire. Vacuum packing will preserve that freshness to some extent. If you can’t buy directly from a roaster, then definitely buy whole roasted beans in vacuum packed cans or bags. Don’t buy from open bins and dispensers in stores and supermarkets. You’re almost guaranteed to get stale coffee that way.

At Code Brew Coffee and More we have a roaster and we roast the beans. We serve you the best coffee around for your taste.

Come by and enjoy a cup of coffee

Let us know what you think of our coffee?

CODE BREW COFFEE & MORE

STREETS OF BRENTWOOD MALL

2485 Sand Creek Rd

Suite 140

Brentwood, CA 94531

How coffee is made.

Coffee trees take 3-5 years to produce their fruit and they require special attention to soil, light and climate to produce a quality harvest.
The cherries are either picked by hand or machine harvested. Once harvested, the fruit must be removed from the cherry to get to the beans.

Very soon after harvest, the beans have to be processed to avoid the sticky fruit from fermenting and spoiling the beans. There are two ways of processing beans: wet and dry.

Dry processing is a centuries old method in which the harvested beans are laid out in the sun to dry for about 15 days or so. They are periodically turned and spread to dry evenly.

Wet processing is a more modern approach that takes place just hours after the beans have been harvested. It involves a cycle of washing and fermentation. This allows the pulp left on the beans to soften making it easier to rinse the fruit off. This processing method is preferable because it causes less damage to the beans.

After processing, the beans are sorted through and "bad" beans are discarded. The beans that are left are bagged up and shipped.

The final and most important step is the roasting. Roasting beans requires an exact science of time and temperature to arrive at the perfect roast. Roasting is actually cooking the beans to a certain roast (Mild, Medium, and Dark Roasts). During the process, the bean splits and the waxy coating called the "chaff" is released and discarded. The longer the beans are roasted, the more their flavor and fullness are released. This is why lighter beans tend to be milder and darker beans tend have more fullness and flavor.

The coffee roasting station also separates Code Brew from other coffee shops in the area. The crew at Code Brew imports beans directly from Colombia

Fun Music and Food

Come join us this Saturday January 16th at Code Brew Coffee 94513 in Brentwood for some Fun Music and Food. We are are proud to present to you a band called Go Kart Mozart

Event Time:

8PM- Midnight

CODE BREW COFFEE & MORE
STREETS OF BRENTWOOD MALL
2485 Sand Creek Rd
Suite 140
Brentwood, CA 94531

Phone
925.513.3500

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About Code Brew Coffee

Last year, as Jose Fuentes and George Lau strolled the Streets, they realized there wasn’t a coffee shop in the new outdoor mall. Rather than wait for one to open, they decided to take matters into their own hands.

As both Fuentes and Lau are doctors, the name Code Brew – a spin on hospital lingo “code blue” – was a natural choice. Menu categories also follow the medical theme: coffees are listed as vital signs and non-coffee beverages such as tea and hot chocolate are listed under alternative medicine. The smoothies are classified as doctor recommended, in sugar-free and dairy-free options.

But Code Brew serves more than coffee. Sandwiches, salads, frozen yogurt and pastries are available as well. “Code Brew is a place to relax and enjoy your coffee, or it’s a place to have a quick bite to eat before you head out and go about your day,” said Wolfran Sanchez, chief operating officer. “Code Brew isn’t a restaurant. We’re a coffee place first, but we want to give our customers options.

“For example, we had a couple come in and they ordered coffee. They sat down to relax a little and their kids went off to play in our kid’s area. The kids were having such a good time that the parents decided to have lunch here as well and let the kids have fun.”

The play area, stocked with toys, books and mini leather chairs, sets Code Brew apart as a coffee shop where adults can unwind while their kids unleash energy.

The coffee roasting station also separates Code Brew from other coffee shops in the area. The crew at Code Brew imports beans directly from Columbia – beans that are roasted on site. The roaster will be up and running in December, and customers will be able to buy the beans fresh and special order their own blends.

Code Brew also offers customers free Wi-Fi, and plans to install televisions so that commuters can catch the traffic report before heading to work or a football game on the weekend. For those seeking a quiet meeting area, a conference room is available in the back of the shop and features a computer hookup that projects the monitor images onto an LCD screen.

“We want this to be a place where you can relax and socialize,” said Melissa Quintin, store manager. “It’s a family-friendly place. You can come here with the kids and just hang out. It’s also a nice place to study, or you can use the conference room for a business meeting. The space is available for students, too, if they need a bigger workspace. The owners are very adamant about offering a space for students to gather and work together.”

If that isn’t enough to set Code Brew apart, the upcoming Ask the Doctors seminars are the clincher. Doctors Fuentes and Lao plan to host a meeting once a month to field medical questions from guests, and if they don’t have the answer right away, they’ll consult with colleagues and post answers on the Code Brew Web site.

The seminars are expected to come next summer along with open mic nights and live music performances from local bands.

Sanchez said if all goes well, more Code Brews will sprout up in far East County, and then the franchise will move throughout the Bay Area. Code Brew’s flagship location at the Streets of Brentwood will host a grand opening on Dec. 5.

Code Brew Coffee & More, located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 140 – next to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.codebrewcoffee.net or call 925-513-3500.