Direct Answer: The “dirty little secret” about caffeine isn’t a single fact but rather its combination of physiological deception and industrial processing — secrets most consumers stubbornly persist in ignoring. First, caffeine doesn’t give you energy; it only steals what your body already has. It does so by preventing adenosine (the chemical that makes you feel tired) from latching onto your brain, so exhaustion chemically dams up behind...

Quick Answer: One person, company, or country does not and can never possess the permanent title for “best coffee.” Instead, the answer is entirely relative to where in the supply chain you are looking. Are you asking about the product Panama, is currently breaking all auction price and quality score records (particular the geisha varietal which can work in other areas of Central America) as...

Direct Answer: Jennifer Lopez is usually at a weight of 130-139 lbs (59-63kg). At a height of 5’5″ (165 cm), she is on the heavier side when you put her ideal weight in the traditional BMI scale for women at this height She wears US size 6. That's because most of her weight is lean muscle, not fat. The secret’s not deprivation; it’s high-volume resistance training and rigorous regulation...

Direct Answer: Yes, Jennifer Aniston gets tipsy, but if anyone comes close to the mythical understanding of moderation it’s her. She does not abstain from alcohol altogether, nor is she one who imbibes lightly and “drinketh without thought.” Her strategy’s not only one of moderation (drinking high-quality tequila and organic wine, steering clear of the sugary mixers) but also one that treats alcohol as an...

Direct Answer: Your sleep architecture, your anxiety regulators and even your nutrient absorption are all generally better without caffeine—but cutting it out altogether means losing the major neuroprotective and antioxidant effects coffee and tea have to offer. The “healthier” of the two is completely dependent upon your present physiology. If you’re a slow metabolizer of caffeine (with a nervy twinge and insomnia), quitting could dramatically improve the quality...

Direct Answer: When wealthy people in the olden days or other coffee-drinking cultures nowadays enjoy a cup of coffee after dinner, it’s seldom because they “need” it to keep themselves awake. Rather, it has three main roles: physiological utility (as a digestif to promote gastric emptying after a rich multi-course meal), culinary completion (the bitterness of the espresso provides the right counterpoint to sweet desserts that just...

Quick Answer: The response would be all about which "Fry" we are talking about. Philip J. Fry (Futurama) He has a canon, fictional difference in cognitive ability due to genetic paradox -impaired Delta brainwave activity- that renders him immune to mind control but near-idiocy. But current behavioral analysis leads me to strongly believe he's "coded" with ADHD (Inattentive Type). On the other side of the...

Quick Answer: Only for long-term storage – yes. The freezer is a great way to stop the aging of coffee, but an awful place for daily storage. Sorry, it’s not the cold, but moisture we have to watch. Do this, and condensation will form every time you take your bag of beans out of the freezer (think what happens when you remove a cold soda...

Quick Summary: Quick Answer The answer, of course is that if you are in a "Top 5" situation all depends upon whether you find yourself at a coffeehouse in line, or standing and pacing back-and-forth along the cookie aisle of the grocery store. Top 5 Drinks Ordered (Global volumes): Latte: The gateway drink; relatively milk-heavy and approachable. Cappuccino: The texture master; set of balance between foam and espresso. Americano:...

Quick Answer: This title of “most expensive coffee” all depends on where you’re paying — for something with a story, scarcity or sensory mastery. For Flavor: The world record holder is the Panama Geisha from the Lamastus Family Estates. In the last couple of auctions, unroasted beans have fetched more than $4,500 a pound (and upwards of $10,000 per kg) because it scored near 100...