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“Menran Coffee”… a new experience in Dubai

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Coffee lovers in Dubai can enjoy a new coffee experience with a unique character. Mokha 1450 has commissioned its team of award-winning baristas to provide an unparalleled coffee experience, one that uniquely targets the flavor preferences of coffee connoisseurs in the UAE.

“Minran Coffee”, the first response to this mission, was curated by Mohamed Minran, creating a unique product through which one can expect to taste aromas of cherries, honey, exceptional sweetness and fruity flavors with a milk chocolate finish.

In addition to reflecting the flavor preferences of the UAE population, this coffee offers some other innovations. The origin of the coffee will not be shared to remove the constraints of expectations and also to highlight the coffee maker alone.

In addition, the baristas will also receive a percentage of revenue from each coffee bag purchase, which will be featured as a cover story in the Mokha 1450’s Barista Craft Magazine which guests will receive when they purchase a bag of coffee.

USA Coffee and Yavuz Sultan Selim

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Washington Post: Starbucks owner should thank Yavuz Sultan Selim

The article published in The Washington Post, in which it was stated that “Coffee all over the world actually has an Ottoman history”, came to the fore again on October 1, World Coffee Day.

In the article signed by Alan Mikhail, it was noteworthy that the Ottoman Empire became an economic power center with its size and the leadership Selim I showed in controlling this vast geography.

The article included the following striking statements about coffee:

“I. One of the factors that drove the economy of the empire from the reign of Selim to the beginning of the 18th century was the control of the global coffee trade. In fact, it was Sultan Selim’s army during the Yemen campaign that first discovered this bright red berry plant. The Ottomans discovered how to turn these grains into beverages and built places specific to drinking coffee. We Americans (and, of course, Starbucks owner Howard Schultz) have Ottoman Sultan Selim to thank for coffee shops. Few of us appreciate that an Ottoman sultan was the one who turned trade into geopolitics and monopolized the supply of one of the world’s first unique mass consumer goods.

Now, do you understand the relationship between being a world power and trade-culture?

“Coffee comes from Yemen”

Yes, let’s continue with our proverb. Let’s give justice to justice.
Coffee coming from the northern regions of Yemen is one of the oldest in the world. Yemen Mocha Mattari is the best coffee exported from the country’s Mokhaport.
Yemen’s Mocha port, which went down in history as the first place where coffee cultivation took place, is the port where Yemeni coffee has been distributed to the world from past to present.

THE NAME OF CAFE MOCA IS FROM YEMEN’S CITY MOKHA

It became so famous that it used this name to name its coffees and blends by exploiting foreign sources. The chocolate notes found in Yemen coffee also inspired “Mocha”, an espresso-based chocolate drink.
Mokha 1450, which provides boutique coffee services in Dubai, and its CEO, Garfield Kerr, introduced me to the delicious coffee of Yemen and explained its history and culture, which made me say that this is how the past and the future met. Coffee is a unique experience.
Yemen is the key location for the spread of coffee to the world through the Ottoman Empire.
There are dozens of stories about the discovery and spread of coffee. The most accepted discovery story is the goats of the shepherd Kaldi, which everyone who is interested in coffee knows. Coffee, which started to be cultivated in Yemen in the mid-1400s, was introduced to Mecca and Egypt after Yemen. The first coffeehouse in Cairo was opened in 1521. . In the same years, coffeehouses were opened in Aleppo, Damascus, Baghdad and Tehran.
Coffee came to Istanbul after Cairo, Damascus and Aleppo, which were within the Ottoman Empire at the time.
It is rumored that coffee was first brought to Turkey by two Syrians named Hükm and Şems in 1555. In some other sources, it is recorded that during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566), the Governor of Abyssinia, Özdemir Pasha, liked coffee very much and brought it to Istanbul during his visit.

The coffee brewed with special ceremonies in the palace was served to the guests by specially trained coffee makers on trays and cups decorated with precious stones and gold.
That’s why they said “Coffee comes from Yemen”.
We replaced the special coffee beans from Yemen with low-quality Rio Minas beans. Unfortunately, the coffee beans that the Turkish palate is accustomed to today no longer come from Yemen, but from Brazil.

By: Serkan Oral

New study: Coffee helps with weight loss, but under one condition

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A recent publication in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that coffee, so beloved by many, can help in the process of losing weight, but in order for it to have an effect, one condition must be met.

As part of their research work, the purpose of which was to trace the connection between coffee consumption, weight changes and the addition of sugar and cream to the drink, experts from the United States studied data from more than 150 thousand participants in group studies.

After analyzing the habits of the subjects, experts found that every cup of coffee without sugar contributed to weight loss, and adding cream had almost no effect on weight change. At the same time, as the researchers noted, adding even one spoon of sugar was associated with subsequent weight gain. This association was stronger for younger people with higher body mass index.

The scientists’ findings state that drinking coffee without sugar is inversely proportional to weight gain, and adding sugar to the drink eliminates all the benefits of drinking it for weight control.

  • Study details

Changes in Coffee Intake, Added Sugar and Long-Term Weight Gain – Results from Three Large Prospective US Cohort Studies

Background

Consumption of both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee has been reported to attenuate long-term weight gain. Whether the association between coffee consumption and weight gain depends on the addition of sugar, cream or coffee whitener remains unclear.

Objective

We aimed to study the associations between changes in coffee consumption, caffeine intake and weight changes by considering the addition of sugar, cream or a non-dairy coffee whitener.

Methods

We used three large prospective cohorts – the Nurses’ Health Study (1986 – 2010), Nurses’ Health Study II (1991 – 2015) and Health Professional Follow-up Study (1991 – 2014). We applied multivariable linear regression models with robust variance estimators to assess the association of changes in coffee habits within each 4-year interval with concurrent weight changes. Results across the three cohorts were pooled using inverse-variance weights.

Results

After multivariable adjustment, each 1 cup per day increment in unsweetened caffeinated coffee was associated with a reduction in 4-year weight gain of -0.12 kg (95 % CI: -0.18, -0.05 kg) and of -0.12 kg (95 % CI: -0.16, -0.08 kg) for unsweetened decaffeinated coffee. The habits of adding cream or non-dairy coffee whitener were not significantly linked to weight changes. Adding a teaspoon of sugar was associated with a 4-year weight gain of +0.09 kg (0.07, 0.12 kg). Stratified analyses suggested stronger magnitude of the observed associations with younger age and higher baseline body mass index (BMI). Neither caffeine nor coffee modified the association of adding sugar to any food or beverage with weight changes.

Conclusions

An increase in intake of unsweetened caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee was inversely associated with weight gain. The addition of sugar to coffee counteracted coffee’s benefit for possible weight management. On the other hand, adding cream or coffee whitener were not associated with greater weight gain.

Inside Dubai Coffee Museum: A Journey Through the Rich History of Coffee

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A Coffee Museum has been set up in one of Dubai’s heritage hubs, Al Fahidi in Bur Dubai. The Coffee Museum will be an upscale classic concept with international standards in a small, cozy, relaxing atmosphere with a simple oriental setting. The Museum’s unique value proposition can be summarized as follows:

A relaxing atmosphere with regional traditional architecture amalgamated with oriental architecture.
architecture amalgamated with oriental architecture. Showcase a wide selection of antique items illustrating regional and international coffee history and culture.

Platform for experiencing different regional styles of coffee such as local Arabic style, Ethiopian style, Japanese style etc.

Emphasize on coffee education to the interested customers who wish to grab more about coffee, coffee roasting and coffee brewing.

Customer service: high-level of personalized service & attention for customers. Coffee Museum gift shop will have unique verities of coffee related gift items.

The Dubai Coffee Museum is a museum about coffee located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It focuses on the history of coffee, coffee culture, and the working conditions of coffee plantation workers.

It provides intel on the importance of coffee in different cultures across the globe, as well as the Arabic traditions, its preparations like roasting and grinding, the apparatuses used through time, and rusted beans found worldwide. The museum spreads over two floors with a museum shop on the ground floor.

The museum is a showcase that connects the past and the present of the coffee world. Different roasting and brewing styles from various countries are live demonstrated as well as international antique items are represented. Coffee lovers can buy related items from our Museum shop.

One of the first things to do at the Coffee Museum in Dubai is to learn and explore different varieties of coffee. Visitors can also experience different coffee cultures such as Egyptian, Ethiopian and Arabic. Learn about the entire process, from beans selection through to roasting, as well as the brewing techniques that are unique to each culture.

The museum has information dating back to the legend of Kaldi, a shepherd known for discovering the first ever-coffee bean and instigating coffee’s long journey into the Middle East from the mountains of Ethiopia. Visitors to the museum can also experience fascinatingly old utensils and cups used for the production, brewing, and drinking of coffee.

Exhibits

On the ground floor, roasting and brewing styles from various countries and antique items are presented. Coffee grinders, roasters, pots, kettles, weighing scales, sorters, torches for grinding coffee, natural stone coffee grinders, bowls, and other coffee memorabilia are showcased. An intricately restored Majlis room filled with carpets, dallahs, and pillows offer a glimpse of the traditional Emirati style of coffee consumption. Moreover, the history of the coffee bean is explored.

The first floor features a literary section with a wide selection of coffee books and maps dating back to the 18th century about the global history of coffee and coffee plantation workers. Visitors can learn about the entire process, from bean selection to roasting, as well as the brewing techniques unique to each coffee culture.

What does the Coffee Museum feature a display of?

Coffee Museum Dubai also showcases the celebration of coffee culture across the globe, as well as the Arabic traditions. Coffee grinders used in the First World War, historical data dedicated to coffee and old brewing pots are just a few of the artefacts on display.

DISCOVER THE MAJLIS AND ANTIQUES

The ground floor of the museum houses the Majlis and the Middle Eastern Antique exhibit. The intricately restored Majlis offer a glimpse of the traditional Emirati style of coffee consumption.

The coffee table with antique coffee cups and other utensils take you back in time to witness Emirati culture and hospitality.

The Middle Eastern Antique Exhibit is where you can find more artefacts related to coffee in the UAE. You’ll get to see antique coffee grinders, roasters, pots, kettles, weighing scales, sorting trays and other coffee memorabilia.

THE COFFEE LIBRARY AT DUBAI COFFEE MUSEUM

On the first floor of the museum you’ll find a small but intriguing selection of books about coffee dating back to the 18th century. These books are from the personal collection of the house owner made available for fellow coffee buffs who wish to learn more about the popular brew. There are also some audio-visual guides which are well worth a watch.

KIDS CORNER

The Kids Corner at the Coffee Museum is a fun area where the little ones can discover the origins of coffee along with a whole host of other activities to keep them entertained.

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

We all love a museum gift shop right? Well, the Dubai Coffee Museum has a great one. It’s here that you can get your hands on those much-needed souvenirs to take back home. Pick up the perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones. The shop has barista equipment, latte art pens, books about roasting techniques with recipes, and you can even treat yourself to some fine coffee beans.

World Coffee Research (WCR)

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WCR is a 501(c)5 non-profit agricultural research organization registered in the state of California.

They are the only industry-driven organization driving agricultural innovation for coffee.

WCR was formed by the global coffee industry in 2012, recognizing that innovation in coffee agriculture is necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

  • WCR MISSION

Grow, protect and enhance supplies of quality coffee while improving the livelihoods of the families who produce it.

  • WCR ROLE

Connecting ends of the value stream and defining a shared vision.
We identifying priorities shared by farmers, countries, and roasters—such as farmer profitability and climate resilience. We leverage our private sector support to drive public funding to our national partners.

Farmers and National Programs

they support countries to modernize their variety improvement systems, to align their research with market demand, and to bring tools and proven approaches from other crops to accelerate progress in coffee.

Roasters and Industry

they elevate the coffee industry’s shared priorities for agricultural innovation, driving value for everyone from farmers to consumers.

  • WCR VALUES

Be collaborative.

Contribute in the most impactful way you can. Be inclusive in how you work. Always acknowledge the contributions of others. Listen, and try to understand the needs and interests of our stakeholders and look for common ground and shared value. Support and encourage your colleagues.

Be nimble, agile and curious.

Look for creative solutions to difficult problems. Recognize that the best solutions come from the open exchange of ideas. Actively pursue diverse perspectives—whether across scientific disciplines, market segments, or geographies. Ask questions.

Solve problems that matter.

Prioritize the problems that drive our mission forward and deliver value for our members and partners. Make sure you understand the problem and that you can express it to others. Seek support to prioritize. Ensure we have the ability to implement solutions and bring them across the finish line.

Embrace kaizen.

Look for ways to continuously improve, from start to finish. When a problem arises, work to correct the problem and understand and address its root cause. Record what works and what doesn’t so others can learn from your experience.

Be accountable.

Uphold commitments to one another and to members and partners. Own the outcomes of our work. Communicate clearly. Prioritize compliance. Admit mistakes when they happen. Act with integrity.

CONTACT

[email protected]
+1-503-218-3824

Mailing Address:
10940 SW Barnes Road #334
Portland OR 97225

Research Farm Flor Amarilla:
Beneficio Las Tres Puertas
Calle a Ciudad de Los Niños
Santa Ana, El Salvador

National Coffee Association USA (NCA)

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National Coffee Association USA

They Serve Coffee

The Mission of the National Coffee Association is to grow the U.S. coffee community through education, advocacy, and connection.

The NCA is proud to represent the U.S. coffee industry from crop to cup since 1911 — making us one of the oldest trade associations in the nation.

Our members are comprised of companies from across the industry and represent more than 1,694,710 jobs in the U.S. economy alone.

Their cumulative expertise (and volunteer contributions) make our work possible — work that ranges from keeping ahead of the latest legislation, to reviewing unprecedented coffee and health research.

Vision:

An open, sustainable, and growing future for coffee.

Core Values:

Collegiality: NCA understands the meaning and importance of community members embracing mutual respect as we work together to create a stronger future for coffee.

Data-Driven: NCA collects and acts upon data to make informed decisions to address unmet and emerging market needs, streamline operations, and assess partnerships.

Inclusion: NCA provides diverse stakeholders the opportunity and platform to engage, have a voice, and serve the greater good of the coffee industry.

Sustainability: NCA invests in ensuring the sustainability of coffee, from crop to cup.

Transparency: NCA provides accurate and relevant information about coffee and the industry.

Discover the new NCA

The NCA is evolving as an organization, to meet the professional demands of today’s industry.

They are offering

updated market research reports
even more webinars (live and on-demand)
revamped member benefits
new ways to network and connect
But no matter what changes, we remain committed to a brighter, more sustainable future — not only for our members, but for the entire coffee community.

 

Specific dates that should be taken into account… When do we drink coffee?

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Many people continue to drink coffee immediately after waking up because of its effective role in improving mood, but there is scientific evidence that confirms that drinking coffee immediately after waking up is not “correct,” and that benefiting from it comes from drinking it at the appropriate time.

Coffee is a favorite drink among all people, including Germans, which is confirmed by estimates that 73 percent of Germans drink coffee daily. While the percentage of Germans who do not drink coffee at all is only 6 percent. There are many studies on this drink compared to other drinks. Most of the test results were positive and clearly confirm that this drink is a completely healthy stimulant.

Coffee strengthens memory and prevents diabetes. It contains antioxidants and provides the body with a large amount of energy. It also reduces the risk of developing serious diseases, including liver cancer, skin cancer, and nerve diseases, which is something that many may not know.

The results of studies may sometimes conflict about the effect of coffee on some diseases, such as cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s, but most of these studies confirm that coffee protects against these diseases. In addition, researchers have proven in two recent studies that drinking coffee and tea together has a positive effect on cognition. Note that drinking tea alone does not effectively affect the problem of cognitive impairment, but a recent study confirmed that drinking coffee between 3 to 5 times a day in middle age helps reduce the incidence of dementia by 65 percent, according to what was reported on the German “Gesundheit Identity” website. In health affairs.

It is not recommended to drink coffee immediately after waking up

There is no doubt that the delicious taste of coffee and its ability to improve the mood every morning prompts many people to continue drinking it daily. According to the German “Gesunde Ernerung” website, obtaining the full benefits of coffee depends on knowing the appropriate time to drink it. To benefit from morning coffee, researchers advise not drinking it immediately after waking up. Rather, you must wait a little and then drink it. Researchers attribute this to the fact that the adrenal gland secretes, upon waking, the hormone cortisol, known as the “stress” hormone, and this hormone helps the body regain the ability to perform its functions, thus providing the body with its energy naturally. By consuming caffeine immediately after waking up, the level of energy in the body increases excessively.

On the other hand, drinking coffee two hours after waking up gives the body more energy when its natural energy begins to gradually decline. Which means that the most appropriate time to drink morning coffee and benefit from the effect of caffeine on the body is around eight-thirty, when waking up at seven, for example.

Coffee’s Heart-Boosting Magic: Expert Prescribes It as an Antioxidant Elixir

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In a recent interview with “Moscow 24,” renowned dietitian Elena Solomatina revealed the heart-healthy benefits of coffee, shedding light on its lesser-known properties.

“Coffee contains antioxidants, such as polyphenols found in red grapes, renowned for their beneficial effects. They play a vital role in maintaining the health of our cardiovascular system, shielding our heart and blood vessels from premature aging and the damaging effects of free radicals,” stated the expert.

Dr. Solomatina also emphasized that coffee is rich in vitamin PP, known for fortifying blood vessel walls.

While advocating for the consumption of this delightful brew, Dr. Solomatina recommended a moderate intake of no more than four cups per day.

Economic Factors Prompt Russian Coffee Shops to Adjust Quality Standards

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Russian coffee shops are considering a shift in their coffee quality standards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations and rising coffee prices. Sergei, the sales manager at RTC-Trading Rybenko, a company that imports green coffee beans to Russia, explained the potential reasoning behind this shift.

“Since coffee is primarily purchased in dollars, the current high exchange rates are substantially eroding purchasing power. As a result, it’s likely that coffee shop owners will opt for lower-quality coffee to counterbalance these economic challenges. The exchange rate’s impact on the consumer market now outweighs the fluctuations in Arabica and Robusta coffee stock prices. It’s important to note that this doesn’t necessarily reflect on coffee production, which continues to be sourced from Central America, Africa, and Asia. Importantly, there aren’t any indications of imminent changes in coffee supply from these countries,” Sergei emphasized in an interview with RIA Novosti.

In a response to these economic challenges, Alla Bondarenko, General Manager of TanukiFamily, acknowledged that “over the past year, the company has observed an increase in coffee purchase prices.” However, she emphasized that “we are currently maintaining our retail prices as an effort to mitigate profit margins while preserving customer loyalty.”

Sergei clarified that Arabica coffee prices have remained stable at around 150-160 cents per pound for the past 3-5 months, compared to 90-100 cents in 2020. Additionally, he noted that robusta prices reached $2.8 thousand per ton in June but have since decreased to $2.4 thousand. “Notably, the prices for basic Arabica and Robusta are now very close to each other, with minimal differences, especially in retail,” he pointed out.

Despite the economic pressures, experts believe that the entry of coffee chains like Shokoladnitsa into the retail market is not solely due to rising prices and supply issues.

Petr Kabin, founder of the paper manufacturer ProstoKap coffee glasses, shared his insight, stating, “For Shokoladnitsa, venturing into retail is a part of their natural development strategy. In the retail sector, they see opportunities for higher margins and brand monetization through additional product offerings. This strategic approach is widespread in the global coffee brand market.”

Oleg Suzhaev, founder and CEO of the Restik company, which serves 400 coffee shops across Russia, commented on the situation, highlighting that coffee shops have already worked diligently to select reliable suppliers and ideal coffee varieties and blends.

“The logical choice for them is to secure these products in larger quantities, boosting profits through additional sales. Another rationale for coffee shops selling coffee beans is to enhance customer retention and loyalty to their establishment,” Suzhaev explained.

Coffee and Tea: Your Secret to Staying Strong as You Age

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A recent study suggests that consuming coffee and tea in midlife may be linked to a reduced risk of physical frailty in later years. The study conducted in Singapore found that adults who consumed higher amounts of caffeine through coffee or tea had significantly better physical functioning in their later years.

The study was led by Professor Koh Wen Boon from the Longevity Medicine Program at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. It was based on data collected from over 12,000 participants aged between 45 and 74 years over a 20-year follow-up period.

Published on July 21, 2023, in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA), participants were first interviewed in midlife, with an average age of 53 years, using structured questionnaires from 1993 to 1998. During these baseline interviews, participants were asked about their habits of consuming caffeine-containing beverages like coffee and tea, as well as foods like chocolate, in terms of frequency and portion size. They also provided information on their social and demographic characteristics, medical history, height, weight, dietary habits, physical activities, and sleep duration.

In the second follow-up interviews conducted from 2006 to 2010, participants were asked to report their weight, among other questions. During the third and final follow-up interviews, conducted from 2014 to 2017 when the average age of the participants was 73 years, they were asked, among other things, about their energy levels and were assessed for handgrip strength and the time taken to complete the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.

Physical frailty was defined as having two or more of the following four elements:

  1. Weight loss (more than 10% loss between the second and third follow-up).
  2. Fatigue (if the answer was yes to the question).
  3. Slow performance of tasks.
  4. Weak handgrip strength.

Coffee and tea were the main sources of caffeine consumption in this group, representing 84% and 12% of total caffeine intake, respectively. A total of 68.5% of participants in this group consumed coffee daily. Among them, 52.9% drank one cup daily, 42.2% consumed two to three cups daily, while 4.9% drank four cups or more daily.

As a result, participants in the study were divided into four categories based on the amount of coffee they consumed: those who didn’t drink coffee daily, those who drank one cup daily, those who consumed two to three cups daily, and those who drank four cups or more daily. Tea drinkers were also divided into four categories: those who didn’t drink tea at all, those who consumed it at least once a month, those who consumed it at least once a week, and those who drank tea daily.

Professor Koh, who led the study, stated, “Our results show that consuming coffee or black and green tea in midlife is independently associated with a significant reduction in the risk of physical frailty in later life. Participants who drank four cups or more of coffee daily significantly lowered their chances of physical frailty in later years compared to those who didn’t drink coffee daily. Participants who consumed black and green tea daily also had a significantly lower risk of physical frailty compared to those who didn’t drink tea.”

The researchers also evaluated the relationship between caffeine consumption and the risk of physical frailty in later years. Consuming larger amounts of caffeine was associated with a reduced risk of physical frailty, regardless of the source of caffeine. Among the four components of physical frailty, the associations were strongest in the tests measuring handgrip strength and rope tightness, compared to self-reported measures of weight loss and fatigue.

Interestingly, in other experimental studies, caffeine was found to promote muscle cell proliferation and improve muscle weight in mice. In addition to caffeine, coffee and tea also contain biologically active, antioxidant-rich polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory properties, and are associated with a reduced risk of diseases that increase the risk of physical frailty, such as diabetes, heart and vascular diseases, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.

However, further research is needed to determine the actual components and mechanisms underlying the link between coffee/tea and human physical function, as Professor Koh added, “Coffee and tea are essential beverages in many societies worldwide. Our studies suggest that consuming these caffeine-containing beverages in midlife may be associated with a reduced risk of physical frailty in later life. Nevertheless, more research is needed to confirm this.”

Coffee Sensitivity: Why Some People Don’t Enjoy Coffee

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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, but not everyone enjoys it. Some people find coffee to be too bitter, while others experience negative side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, and headaches.

A growing body of research suggests that our sensitivity to caffeine is largely determined by our genes. One gene, CYP1A2, plays a particularly important role in caffeine metabolism. People with two copies of the “fast” variant of CYP1A2 metabolize caffeine quickly and are less likely to experience negative side effects. People with two copies of the “slow” variant of CYP1A2 metabolize caffeine slowly and are more likely to experience negative side effects.

In addition to genetics, other factors such as age, weight, and lifestyle can also affect caffeine sensitivity. For example, pregnant women and people who are taking certain medications may be more sensitive to caffeine.

For people who are sensitive to caffeine, there are a few things they can do to reduce their intake and avoid negative side effects. One is to limit their consumption of coffee and other caffeinated beverages. Another is to choose decaffeinated coffee or tea. People can also try drinking coffee earlier in the day to avoid disrupting their sleep.

If you are concerned about your caffeine sensitivity, it is important to talk to your doctor. They can help you determine if caffeine is contributing to any health problems you are experiencing and can provide advice on how to manage your caffeine intake.

Tips for people with coffee sensitivity:

  • Limit your intake of coffee and other caffeinated beverages.
  • Choose decaffeinated coffee or tea.
  • Drink coffee earlier in the day.
  • Talk to your doctor about your caffeine sensitivity and how to manage it.

UK Coffee Week to Bring Clean Water to 40,000 Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

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Over 450 coffee shops across the UK are set to take part in UK Coffee Week, raising money for a new project to bring clean water to 40,000 coffee farmers in Berbere, Ethiopia.

The project, led by non-profit Project Waterfall, will construct a gravity-flow water system, comprising a 500m3 reservoir and a solar pumping system. Additionally, the project will install 11 WASH kiosks, to ensure the water system is financially sustainable through collecting fees for the water, and construct climate resilient, equitable and inclusive water supply and sanitation facilities in three local schools and two healthcare centres.

The district of Berbere has been identified by the Government of Ethiopia as one of the highest-ranking areas in need of climate resilient water supplies, with unpredictable changes in rainfall patterns and deforestation causing increased risk of flooding and drought.

Each business participating in UK Coffee Week, whether a single-store independent coffee shop or multi-site international coffee chain, decides their own way to raise funds – from donating 10p from every coffee sold to organising events, raffles and bake sales.

“UK Coffee Week is an opportunity for us all to come together and make an impact on the communities that make our livelihoods possible,” said Chintal Patel, Founder and CEO of Project Waterfall. “By supporting UK Coffee Week, you can help to bring clean water, sanitation and education to coffee growing communities in Berbere, Ethiopia.”

UK Coffee Week takes place from 16-22 October 2023. To find out more about how you can get involved, visit the UK Coffee Week website.