Lucius.Yang

Lucius.Yang

Lucius Yang is a veteran digital strategist and content creator with over 15 years of experience in the information industry. As the founder and lead writer of Coffee Sailor, Lucius specializes in bridging the gap between rigorous coffee science and modern lifestyle trends. From dissecting the molecular nuances of "hot bloom" cold brews to analyzing the sociological drivers behind Gen Z's coffee obsession, he provides readers with a precise "flavor compass." His mission is to cut through the digital noise and deliver high-signal, actionable insights for the modern coffee enthusiast.

What should I drink first in the morning with IBS?

The Golden Rule The best drink you can have first thing in the morning if you have IBS (any type of IBS, or for anyone really) is room temperature-warm water. Before you reach for something medicinal, or a hit of caffeine, sense yourself first instead and drink 8–10 ounces of warm water to gently activate the gastrocolic reflex — the signal that tells your intestines it’s...

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Which coffee is best for bowel movement?

Direct Response: The Best Coffee for Pooping Meant to stimulate, caffeine is the key stim method that triggers a ford plugging. The best coffee for making yourself poop (IMO), is hot, caffeinated coffee + in large volume = Hot 8-12 oz of time or all within about: ... The heat soothes the digestive tract, the volume fills up the stomach to initiate the gastrocolic reflex, and caffeine promotes...

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What’s the healthiest way to drink coffee?

Quick answer: The healthiest coffee is the light-to-medium roast, served in a paper filter, 90 minutes after waking up and finishing at least 10 hours before bedtime€Ÿ. Most people should drink it black, or lightly with some splash of milk/fat, but never on a completely empty stomach if you are someone prone to having anxiety or digestive issues. The Performance Optimizer: Strategic Filtering & Cortisol Management You’re...

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What is the difference between a café and a coffee shop?

Direct Answer: Although they are used interchangeably in street speak and over beers, the fundamental operational/model difference resides with what drives revenue and how you scale a company. What is a Café? A cafe is an establishment that combines aspects of a restaurant with elements of a bar, but different service heritage – it was originally from the coffeehouse tradition. A Coffee Shop is geared towards "extraction" (in...

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What spices are people putting in coffee for weight loss?

Direct Answer: For weight loss, folks typically add Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Ginger and Cardamom to coffee. The scientific theory is these three bioactivities—thermogenesis (acutely increasing body heat that burns calories), insulinaemia control (reducing insulin levels, which can cause your body to store fat) and anorectics (preventing unrealistic urges of hunger or desire for food)—is why spices work. Unfortunately, preparing the powder and adding it to a...

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What does Kelly Clarkson put in her coffee to lose weight?

Quick Answer: Despite the viral ads and social media gossip, Kelly Clarkson does not sprinkle an unnamed weight-loss powder or keto gummy or “magic” supplement in her coffee. The “secret” is not what she adds but rather what she omits. Kelly Clarkson received attention for a dramatic amount of apparent weight loss (some time around 2018) because of The Plant Paradox diet that cured her autoimmune thyroid issue....

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What are the two ingredients you put in coffee to lose weight?

Direct Answer: The most popular response to this question is Butter and MCT Oil. This mix is called “Bulletproof Coffee.” But, depending on what part of the internet you're in, the answer might also be Cinnamon and Coconut Oil (for "metabolic" reasons) or the viral but questionably scientifically-backed Lemon and Hot Water trend. Below is a summary of how to effectively leverage these combinations, the...

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What is the #1 unhealthiest drink in America?

Direct Answer: That might be surprising because most assume regular soda (ex: Coca-Cola) is the worst, but statistically it’s NOT!) – Largest Peanut Butter & Chocolate Milkshake From a Chain (i.e. – Sonic, Baskin-Robbins OR Cold Stone Creamery locations)! One of these drinks has over 2000 calories, over 130 grams of fat and over 100 grams of sugar per serving. To put that in perspective, the metabolic...

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Does Folgers use real coffee?

Direct Answer: Yes, Folgers is 100% brewed coffee. It's also not filled with fake chemicals, sawdust or imitation flavored beans. But consumers are often skeptical of its authenticity because it is made from a particular coffee bean. Now then, unlike fancy pants brands that are 100% Arabica beans, Folgers (Classic Roast too) uses a blend with a lot of Robusta bean. Robusta A hardier and cheaper type of coffee...

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Why does coffee taste different now?

Quick Answer If your coffee suddenly tastes different, it is hardly ever without reason. It is almost certainly one of three particular stimuli. First, your physique: Post-viral effects (of Covid-19, say) or normal aging can distort how your brain reads “bitter” and “roasted” notes into “chemical” or “burnt” scents. Second, your gear: Coffee oils become rancid and build up on machinery after time; if you’re not using a degreaser,...

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Lucius.Yang

Coffee Roaster

Hello & welcome to my blog! My name is Lucius.Yang and I’m a 45-year-old independent blogger with a passion for sharing about philosoophy of coffee.

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