Cool Coffee

With the popularity of Starbucks and other coffee houses your morning staple of a cup of coffee is fast becoming part of gourmet culture. Here is a brief story on the history of coffee, the benefits of coffee and a new way to use that left over java.

Ever wonder how coffee came to be.  The story as I have heard it goes; a Sheppard was out one day tending his flock when the sheep began eating a new berry (a coffee bean).  The sheep quickly began to act strange and almost seemed hyperactive.  The Sheppard being a bit weary himself thought he would try the berry and see what happened.  He a short time latter found himself to be alert and energetic.  The word about this mysterious berry got out to the local monks who after some careful study discovered coffee.

Coffees many benefits

Have you ever wondered if keeping you awake is the only thing coffee can do?  Asthma sufferers may find that the theophylline in coffee may reduce their symptoms.  Theophylline is known to be a bronchodilator.  Coffee may also help reduce the risk of colon cancer by keeping a body regular.  I know some men that swear by this last tid bit about coffee.

A few ways to use coffee

In the summer months iced coffee is a special treat.  If you need a way to use your left over coffee and to create a delightful beverage, make coffee ice cubes.  Pour your left over morning coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze it.  You can flavor your coffee cubes with syrup or chocolate to sweeten the drink. Then when you are ready for your iced coffee just substitute the coffee cubes for regular ice cubes.  Your iced coffee will stay chilled and your coffee won’t become watered down.