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		<title>Is Coffee Healthy?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee shops are one of the fastest growing businesses. Leading the high demand for coffee is the United States with 400 million cups of coffee consumed by Americans per day. 14 billion coffee espressos are consumed in Italy each year. So, there is no doubt that coffee is popular, but, is coffee healthy? Well, if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coffee shops are one of the fastest growing businesses. Leading the high demand for coffee is the United States with 400 million cups of coffee consumed by Americans per day. 14 billion coffee espressos are consumed in Italy each year. So, there is no doubt that coffee is popular, but, is coffee healthy?</p>
<p>Well, if you read the literature, there does not seem to be a clear cut answer to that question. So, we'll address the good and the bad. First, there are some potential health concerns for coffee drinkers. On the flip side, if used in moderation or in certain circumstances, coffee can have health benefits. So, let's find out about these concerns and benefits.</p>
<p><b>Health Problems Related to Coffee and Caffeine</b></p>
<p>
<ol>
<li>Adrenal Fatigue can result from over-consumption of coffee. This is when your adrenal glands become exhausted from over-stimulation. The caffeine in coffee is a nervous system stimulant, which causes your body to produce adrenaline. Adrenaline is the hormone that regulates heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. It is the adrenaline rush from caffeine that gives coffee drinkers the extra "go" to keep up with the heavy demands of their busy lifestyles. Becoming dependent on this adrenaline rush is part of what makes coffee and caffeine addictive. Failing to nurture your adrenals can have detrimental side effects. Our adrenals are necessary for producing hormones, which directly influences the operation of other body systems. If the adrenals become depleted and can no longer keep up with the energy demands you are placing on them, your health will suffer and you will be like a car without fuel or a car that has just gone head on into a rock wall. </li>
<li>An acidic pH environment is created in the body when there are too many negative influences from acidic food, thoughts, toxins and stressors. The pH balance of the body can range from alkaline, neutral to acidic. Coffee is very acidic with over 200 different acids including uric acid from the breakdown of caffeine. Many health problems such as arthritis arise in the body when it is acidic.</li>
<li>Mineral deficiency can arise from the over-consumption of coffee. Some nutrients are blocked from absorption and excessively secreted through urination with the consumption of coffee. Necessary minerals for the body such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron and other trace minerals are at risk of depletion for those who drink coffee. </li>
<li>Blood sugar swings such as hypoglycemia can be induced by coffee consumption. Caffeine taxes both the pancreas and the liver by forcing them to produce glycogen and insulin on a double duty rollercoaster. This excessive push of up and down can result in blood sugar swings. Your blood sugar balance is directly connected to hormone balance and fat metabolism. </li>
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<p><br /><b>Health Symptoms that Can Arise from Over-Consumption of Coffee and Caffeine</b></p>
<p>
<ul>
<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Anxiety, nervousness, irritability</li>
<li>Irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diarrhea and other digestive ailments</li>
<li>Yeast overgrowth, candidiasis</li>
<li>Hypoglycemia, diabetes</li>
<li>Dizziness</li>
<li>Gout</li>
<li>Heart palpitations or other heart disorders</li>
<li>High blood pressure</li>
<li>High cholesterol</li>
<li>Insomnia</li>
<li>Heartburn</li>
<li>Liver and gallbladder problems</li>
<li>Bladder and kidney disorders</li>
<li>Headaches or migraines</li>
<li>Ulcers, stomach problems</li>
<li>Osteoporosis</li>
<li>Hormone imbalance</li>
<li>PMS</li>
<li>Severe menopause symptoms</li>
<li>Skin eruptions, rashes, acne, eczema</li>
<li>Urinary tract infections</li>
<li>Weight gain</li>
<li>Fibrocystic breast disease</li>
<li>Infertility</li>
<li>Miscarriage</li>
<li>Low baby birth weight</li>
<li>Enlarged prostate</li>
<li>Arthritis</li>
<li>Fibromyalgia</li>
<li>Memory lapse</li>
<li>Moodiness</li>
<li>Lack of concentration</li>
</ul>
<p>Okay, now on to the flip side of drinking coffee. What if any are the benefits?</p>
<p>If coffee and caffeine consumption is kept to a minimum and not abused, there are some potential health benefits. Some studies suggest that many people can safely drink one to two cups of coffee per day. However, if you are a coffee drinker, what is safe for you may vary. Listen to your body. If you are noticing any of the health problems noted above, consider that coffee might just be the culprit.</p>
<p><b>Potential Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee</b></p>
<p>
<ol>
<li>In some studies caffeine has shown to improve focus and memory. </li>
<li>Coffee and caffeine has been documented to assist athletes in performance and overcoming fatigue.</li>
<li>Coffee consumption helps regulate bowel function.</li>
<li>Coffee contains antioxidants, which are highly beneficial to our body for fighting free radicals.</li>
<li>In some studies, coffee has shown promise in lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease.</li>
</ol>
<p>Ultimately, whether coffee is healthy or not comes down to your own personal body and how sensitive or not you are to its affects.</p>
<p>If you are a coffee drinker, you might want to access your relationship to coffee. Are you addicted to it? Can you quit for a day or two without negative side effects? Does it cause you to experience negative symptoms? Are you using coffee as a crutch to get through the day instead of for occasional enjoyment? Can you drink large amounts of coffee with little reaction? This may be a sign that your adrenals are overloaded and no longer responding to stimulus.</p>
<p>If you've accessed your coffee consumption habits and coffee is affecting your health in negative ways, first consider giving up coffee or cutting back, and secondly consider supporting your body with some additional nutrients through improved diet and high quality supplements.</p>
<p>With some things in life, a little goes a long way and moderation is the best advice.</p>
<p>If you would like to know how to have more energy without relying on coffee, get your FREE special report "Great Awakening Natural Health Tips" by clicking <a target="_new" href="http://www.natural-health-girl.com/totally-natural-health.html">HERE</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>8 Coffee Drinkers Sites</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Coffee</b> Statistics<br />Coffee statistics show that among <b>coffee drinkers</b> the average consumption in the   United States is 3.1 cups of coffee per</p>
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<p><b>Coffee</b> Health Risks - Harvard Health Publications<br />Studies show that the risk for type 2 diabetes is lower among regular <b>coffee</b>   <b>drinkers</b> than among those who don&#039;t drink it</p>
<p>Health Benefits of <b>Coffee</b> - WebMD<br />Those studies can&#039;t show cause and effect. It&#039;s possible that <b>coffee drinkers</b> have   other advantages, such as better diets,</p>
<p>The Culture of <b>Coffee Drinkers</b> | Anthropology in Practice, Scientific <b>.</b><br />Aug 11, 2011 Anthropologist William Roseberry (1996) reports that <b>coffee drinkers</b> would have   been hard pressed to</p>
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		<title>Coffee Tables &#8211; the Latest Style For Your Patio</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee tables have been around as long as household furniture. They have always been an important part of the dcor of your home. In addition, you'd be amazed at the hundreds of different styles and sizes that are now available to help in your decorating. One of the newer, very popular styles of coffee tables [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coffee tables have been around as long as household furniture. They have always been an important part of the dcor of your home. In addition, you'd be amazed at the hundreds of different styles and sizes that are now available to help in your decorating. One of the newer, very popular styles of coffee tables is the fire pit coffee table. If you're wondering what this is, it's exactly what the name implies. By day, you have a decorative attractive coffee table and by night a functional fire pit.</p>
<p>Your guests will love the warm cozy atmosphere they get from your fire pit coffee table. They'll soon ask where they can get one as well. If you're concerned about the safety of these unique pieces, you can rest assured. Not only are they attractive and functional but also safe and clean. These are available in many stores that sell outdoor equipment as well as numerous online stores. They come in a variety of styles to suit the dcor of your deck or patio.</p>
<p>One tip that needs to be heeded when considering the purchase of fire pit coffee tables is not to buy one that requires you burn real wood. If you've ever burned real wood for your home heating or know someone with a real wood fireplace, you understand the reasoning. Real wood is not only hazardous but is also messy and dirty. If you own a brick fireplace, it can contain the fire in a way not possible with these tables because there's not a cover to contain the sparks.</p>
<p>Most people that purchase fire pit coffee tables, choose the ones with ceramic logs that use alcohol-based fuel that is vent free. Your guests will not notice that you are not burning real wood as they'll see and hear the same beautiful flames that are crackling and snapping like a real fireplace. You won't have the worry that you'd have with dangerous sparking, however. Because the logs are burned with vent free fuel, it's perfectly safe on your deck or enclosed patio. These fire pit tables add the perfect touch to any outdoor barbeque or social gathering.</p>
<p>You're probably wondering by now where you can get these tables. Your local discount stores may not carry them because the styles they usually carry are high quality tables for your living room or family room indoors. But, you will find many online stores that sell fire pit tables.</p>
<p>Buying online has become very popular in recent years. You can avoid the waiting in line, the hustle and bustle of crowded stores and may get some great prices. Another advantage of shopping online is the convenience. How many times have you gone from store to store only to not find what you're looking for? If you're like me, many times. When you shop online, you can take advantage of an online search engine. You type, in this case, "fire pit coffee tables", and you'll get a list of all the online sites that carry them. This will save you a lot of time for browsing.</p>
<p>Many of the online sites are secure, which is a concern for many. Many name brand stores also have online stores so you can shop both ways. Don't waste another minute. Go online and search for the best buy on these tables.</p>
<p>Author Jennifer Akre, owner of many sites dedicated to indoor and outdoor home decor product and information, provides online consumers with advice on purchasing the most relaxing <a target="_new" href="http://www.simplyoutdoordecor.com/">patio furniture</a> and most elegant  <a target="_new" href="http://www.simplyoutdoordecor.com/blog/">outdoor furniture</a> to enjoy the simple pleasures of summer.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>8 Coffee Tables Sites</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee Table, Console Table, End Table &#38; Side Table Shopping .From modern coffee tables and contemporary console tables to classic side and end tables, the table collection at Wooden Coffee Tables &#38; Round Coffee Tables &#124; Pottery BarnPottery Barn&#039;s coffee tables are well-crafted and built to last. Find wooden coffee tables, round coffee tables and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Wooden <b>Coffee Tables</b> &amp; Round <b>Coffee Tables</b> | Pottery Barn<br />Pottery Barn&#039;s <b>coffee tables</b> are well-crafted and built to last. Find wooden <b>coffee</b>   <b>tables</b>, round <b>coffee tables</b> and more.</p>
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		<title>Espresso Cups</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Connoisseurs of espresso insist on the finest coffee beans, and a golden-rich crema however they are just as insistent on the cup it is served in. Espresso served in a typical coffee mug amounts to little more than overly strong, bitter coffee. Espresso cups are created specifically for espresso. They may be petite in size [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Connoisseurs of espresso insist on the finest coffee beans, and a golden-rich crema however they are just as insistent on the cup it is served in. Espresso served in a typical coffee mug amounts to little more than overly strong, bitter coffee. Espresso cups are created specifically for espresso. They may be petite in size but they are immense in the presentation of a proper espresso.</p>
<p>Espresso is a small, usually 1 to 2 oz., shot of strong, bitter coffee. But, it is so much more than that. The name "espresso" comes from the Italian meaning "pressed out". Using a steam and water in a special machine, a finely ground dark coffee is pressed out. The resulting drink is an extremely concentrated amount of coffee with a thin layer of froth, called the crema, on the top. Typically, it is consumed black, as it is served, but it can be sweetened if desired.</p>
<p>The Cup</p>
<p>Traditionally espresso cups are small and dainty, usually 2-3 oz. in size. The cup is just a little bigger than the serving size of the drink. This allows room for toppings, should they be desired. Additionally, the aroma is able to be savored, much like with wine. In Italy is not unusual to see people breathing in the aroma as they hold the cup and saucer.</p>
<p>There are many different types of cups available. This doesn't necessarily mean that you should use them. Today's fast paced world has pushed out very sturdy yet disposable products and cups didn't get left out. They are available in sturdy plastic and glass; however they are traditionally porcelain.</p>
<p>True Italian espresso cups are made of thick walled porcelain and hand painted with various designs. These cups are sometimes referred to as a demitasse, French for "half a cup". Oftentimes the espresso is allowed to drip directly into the demitasse, this allows the crema to form a beautiful, golden top in the cup without being disturbed when poured.</p>
<p>Today, you can purchase cups that are double wall insulated to keep the espresso hot longer and that have matching saucers. Regardless of old world type made of porcelain or today's insulated cups, true espresso connoisseurs are as interested in the quality and presentation as they are the espresso.</p>
<p>Plain or Fancy</p>
<p>Espresso cups can be found in plain white with matching saucers or as hand painted works of beauty. The digital age has made it possible to add even more flare and design to the cup. The one thing that you should never find is a paper espresso cup. If you do, you are not going to enjoy a true espresso as it is meant to be enjoyed. Espresso should not come in a to-go cup with a lid.</p>
<p>Enjoying an espresso is almost a ritualistic experience, from the brewing and serving to the inhalation of the aroma and the quick gulps of the small serving. True espresso enthusiasts will tap their cup against the saucer when they have finished.</p>
<p>Katya Coen provides information on <a target="_new" href="http://espressoxpert.com/espresso-cups/">espresso cups</a> for <a target="_new" href="http://espressoxpert.com/">Espresso Xpert</a> - your online guide to espresso</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New England Coffee Available on Amazon.com</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malden, MA (PRWEB) August 16, 2011 New England Coffee announces their new partnership with Amazon.com, marking the continued expansion of the New England Coffee brand. This partnership will provide consumers throughout the United States with sixteen varieties of premium Retail Ground New England Coffee selections including: Blueberry Cobbler Coffee Chocolate Cappuccino Coffee Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Malden, MA (PRWEB) August 16, 2011 </p>
<p> New England Coffee announces their new partnership with Amazon.com, marking the continued expansion of the New England Coffee brand. This partnership will provide consumers throughout the United States with sixteen varieties of premium Retail Ground New England Coffee selections including:
<ul class="releaseul">
<li> Blueberry Cobbler Coffee</li>
<li>Chocolate Cappuccino Coffee</li>
<li>Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee</li>
<li>Colombian Decaffeinated Coffee</li>
<li>Colombian Supremo Coffee</li>
<li>Colombian Supremo Dark Roast Coffee</li>
<li>French Roast Coffee</li>
<li>French Vanilla Coffee</li>
<li>French Vanilla Decaffeinated Coffee</li>
<li>Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Coffee</li>
<li>Hazelnut Crme Coffee</li>
<li>Hazelnut Crme Decaffeinated Coffee</li>
<li>New England Breakfast Blend Coffee</li>
<li>New England Breakfast Blend Decaffeinated Coffee</li>
<li>New England EyeOpener Coffee</li>
<li>San Francisco Blend Coffee</li>
</ul>
<p>On Amazon.com, consumers can purchase New England Coffee in three-pack coffee packages. Since many brick-and-mortar retailers only carry a selection of the available New England Coffee varieties, Amazon.com provides consumers a way to order any New England Coffee variety.</p>
<p>About Amazon.com: </p>
<p>Amazon.com, Inc. is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it is the largest online retailer in the United States, with nearly three times the Internet sales revenue of the runner up, Staples, Inc., as of January 2010. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com, Inc. in 1994 and the site went online in 1995. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified, selling DVDs, CDs, MP3 downloads, computer software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, and toys. Amazon has established separate websites in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Japan and China. It also provides international shipping to certain countries for some of its products. For more information, visit http://www.amazon.com. </p>
<p>About New England Coffee: </p>
<p>Celebrating 95 years, New England Coffee, headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts, was founded in 1916 by the Kaloyanides and Dostou families. While we have grown to become New Englands largest independent coffee roaster, our philosophy is still the same  to buy and sell premium coffee and provide the best service possible. Our packaged coffee is available in supermarkets across the U.S. and brewed at more than 5,000 foodservice locations, such as restaurants, colleges &amp; universities, hotels &amp; inns, convenience stores, healthcare, coffee &amp; bagel shops and more. We use only the finest Arabica beans in all of our products to ensure the best flavor and offer superb blends, delicious flavored coffees, full-bodied dark roasts, whole bean and exotic blends from locations such as Colombia, Brazil and Costa Rica  to support our consistent tradition of good taste. Visit http://www.newenglandcoffee.com for more information.</p>
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		<title>Fair Trade Coffee &#8211; Another US Marketing Ploy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Coffee Drinker, "Fair Trade" is a certification that is given primarily to a company that can prove, together with a specific coffee farm, that fair prices are being given to the independent farm. These are certifications that are primarily being marketed in the USA by a firm in California. For example, StarBucks may promote [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Coffee Drinker,</p>
<p>"Fair Trade" is a certification that is given primarily to a company that can prove, together with a specific coffee farm, that fair prices are being given to the independent farm. These are certifications that are primarily being marketed in the USA by a firm in California. For example, StarBucks may promote a certain type of coffee that is being sold as Fair Trade coffee. Not all their coffee can be sold as such because this only applies to a very few farms that hold these certifications together with the buyer. This needs to be proven to the agencies in the United States that govern this certification. Even though StarBucks sells one type of coffee that is certified Fair Trade this does not mean that all their coffee is certified. This would be an impossible task. The biggest problem is most US companies only pay the farmer or roaster Fair Trade and then they have to trust that the roaster is passing this extra money to the laborers. So the farmer gets a fair price but the laborers, many times children work for pennies a day.AND FAIR TRADE - However  does not ensure that children are not used to pick coffee or that the children are given a fair price. Neither does it ensure that the migrate farm laborers are paid fair prices. Fair Trade has been great in elevating people's awareness of the coffee industry and has ensured that the coffee farmer and or roaster is getting a fair price and to a lesser extend some farmers but it has not always helped the people actually picking the coffee and completing the other coffee labor. Worse it has allowed the bigger farmers to make more money buying up the smaller farmers and making more money while the labor pool suffers. The going rate for labor has not increased in five years while Fair Trade Coffee prices have doubled. So whats fair about the owner making more while the laborers still suffer.</p>
<p>Worse Fair Trade has become so popular that it elevated many "bad or poor" coffees into popoluar brands  - not because they taste good but because they have become Fair Trade - as that has any correlation to taste. Sadlty Fair Trade only means the large land owner gets more money.</p>
<p>Costa Rica on the other hand has a different system than most coffee producing countries. The coffee you purchased is from one of the best regions of coffee in the world, known as Tarrazu Costa Rica. There is a cooperative in Tarrazu known as CoopeTarrazu. StarBucks is a large buyer of CoopeTarrazu's coffee. CoopeTarrazu owns 25% of our company. CoopeTarrazu in turn is owned by approximately 1500 small to medium sized independent farms. The function of CoopeTarrazu is to get the best price for the coffees that these 1500 plus farms turn into this processing plant as a group. The profits are then divided and paid to each farmer based on his percentage interest or the amount of product supplied to CoopeTarrazu by him. The entire process is governed by the Government of Costa Rica. The overseeing body is known as ICAFE. It regulates all coffee that is processed and exported from Costa Rica. ICAFE's watchful eye makes sure that the independent farms are receiving fair market prices for the coffee they turn into CoopeTarrazu. Not only does Costa Rica have some of the best coffee in the world it also is some of the most expensive coffee in the world. The reason for this is directly linked to ICAFE's involvement in the coffee industry within Costa Rica. It makes sure that the farmers are receiving fair prices for their coffee. Our plant is registered with ICAFE for this reason. This proves that we are part of the system that makes sure our coffee is truly Fair Trade coffee even though we are not certified by the USA body known as Fair Trade. We are also owned by 3 other cooperatives in Costa Rica - CoopeVictoria, CoopePalmares, and CoopeSabalito. In other words we work with more than 8000 small farmers. Each cooperative has a significant % share in our roasting plant and these are the sources from which we draw upon for our raw product, our green bean.</p>
<p>There are some other functions of ICAFE, which works very closely with the Minister of Health, the Minister of Children, and the Minister of Labor. For example, ICAFE also makes sure that the Indians that come in from the jungles of Panama and Nicaragua to pick coffee during the harvest season are paid fair wages, given health insurance, and proper housing accommodations during the harvest season. They also work closely to make sure there is no exploitation of children and adult workers. Costa Rica is very much into protecting the less fortunate and overseeing their rights. This is another reason why we are proud members of ICAFE.</p>
<p>So if you want to make a statement and buy a coffee really making a difference - buy a Costa Rica coffee.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>George Boake Moore<br> CEO<Br> Mission Grounds<Br> <a target="_new" href="http://www.missiongrounds.com">http://www.missiongrounds.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>9 Coffee Prices Sites</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[J.M. Smucker Co. cuts coffee prices 6% - Los Angeles TimesAug 17, 2011 Got the jitters over high coffee prices? Some relief is brewing. J.M. Smucker Co., the nation&#039;s top Coffee prices nearly double, with no relief in sight - CSMonitor.comJun 23, 2011 Coffee prices are up because of rising demand, higher fuel costs. High [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>J.M. Smucker Co. cuts <b>coffee prices</b> 6% - Los Angeles Times<br />Aug 17, 2011 Got the jitters over high <b>coffee prices</b>? Some relief is brewing. J.M. Smucker Co.,   the nation&#039;s top</p>
<p><b>Coffee prices</b> nearly double, with no relief in sight - CSMonitor.com<br />Jun 23, 2011 <b>Coffee prices</b> are up because of rising demand, higher fuel costs. High <b>coffee</b>   <b>prices</b> has roasters,</p>
<p>Starbucks Raising <b>Coffee Prices</b><br />Jan 4, 2012 The fact that Starbucks is poised to raise <b>coffee prices</b> in most American markets   is not all that</p>
<p><b>Coffee Prices</b> - Latest <b>Coffee Prices</b>, News, Futures Price Charts <b>.</b><br />Jan 23, 2012 Intra-day <b>coffee prices</b>, agricultural commodity news and analysis from our   experts stationed in major</p>
<p>International Coffee Organization - <b>Coffee Prices</b><br />International Coffee Organization. Statistics. <b>Coffee prices</b>  Trade statistics    Historical data  Country datasheets</p>
<p><b>Coffee Price</b> to Remain Supported in 2012, Broker Carvalhaes Says <b>.</b><br />Jan 3, 2012 <b>Coffee prices</b> will remain supported this year due to climate change and market   fundamentals,</p>
<p><b>Coffee prices</b> highest in 34 years - World Watch - CBS News<br />Apr 25, 2011 A drop in supplies of high-grade arabica <b>coffee</b> beans and a growing taste for   upmarket <b>coffee</b> across</p>
<p>Tanzania arabica <b>coffee prices</b> rise, season nears end | Reuters<br />2 days ago Robusta stocks almost run out * <b>Prices</b> expected to remain high * Next auction to   be held on Feb.</p>
<p>Robusta <b>Coffee Prices</b> Poised for Decline - WSJ.com<br />1 day ago Robusta <b>coffee</b> futures are likely to retreat from four-month highs when Vietnam   starts selling its beans.</p>
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		<title>Thomas Guerriero, CEO of WMX Group, Inc., (WEX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) Says The World Mercantile Exchange Will Meet The Global Demand For Coffee</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cambridge, Massachusetts (PRWEB) September 30, 2011 Thomas Guerriero, the CEO of WMX Group, Inc. (WEX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange), parent company of The World Mercantile Exchange, sees a growing demand for coffee around the world. Due to this increased demand, prices are at all time highs. The London based International Coffee Organization is quoted [...]]]></description>
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<p> Thomas Guerriero, the CEO of WMX Group, Inc. (WEX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange), parent company of The World Mercantile Exchange, sees a growing demand for coffee around the world. Due to this increased demand, prices are at all time highs. The London based International Coffee Organization is quoted by saying "Consumption of coffee is rising, particularly in grower nations and in emerging markets. The demand for coffee beans cannot be met". Thomas Guerriero believes this viewpoint can be challenged by introducing new small to mid sized producers of coffee around the world. Up until now there has been really no way for these farmers to enter into the global trade of coffee.</p>
<p>The World Mercantile Exchange will be the platform for these smaller growers and emerging markets to enter into this market and fulfill this global demand. In the past, coffee prices has increased due to how long it takes for the larger growers to expand their production, climate changes, and an increased demand due to the steady increase in our global population. With three to four years to grow a new coffee tree and the extraordinary demand around the world, if something is not done one can expect coffee prices to soar around the world indefinitely. With new problems there needs to be new answers and The World Mercantile Exchange many feel is the answer.</p>
<p>About the CEO of WMX Group, Inc, Thomas Guerriero</p>
<p>As the Founder and CEO of WMX Group (WEX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange), Thomas Anthony Guerriero located his offices in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the street from where he attended graduate school at Harvard University. The ethnic and intellectual diversity in Harvard Square is unmatched anywhere in the world. The excitement and support we have felt from the community has been remarkable. Guerriero brings with him over 13 years of experience in the financial sector, where he led three organizations to increased profitability during his tenure as CEO, leading all three companies to be acquired at a premium. Thomas Anthony Guerriero was instrumental in the growth of the retail division of First Union, contributing to the successful merger between First Union (FTU: NYSE) and Wachovia (WB: NYSE), which was the largest banking merger in US banking history. In early 2011 he became an owner of a professional basketball team, with the Springfield Armor in the NBA D League (The NJ Nets affiliate).</p>
<p>WMX Group, Inc.  Portfolio of Companies</p>
<p>The World Mercantile Exchange - has created the safest and most secure proprietary trading platform for the buying and selling of real agricultural products across the globe, allowing members to achieve revenue growth through globalization without massive upfront investment.</p>
<p>WEX Sports, LLC  At WEX Sports, we have an ownership interest in several professional teams but we are not stopping there. With each day we move one step closer to our dream - becoming the majority owner of our teams from around the world. Whether NBA, NFL, MLB, FIFA, NRL, or any professional sports team we are constantly looking for unique opportunities to get involved at the ownership level.</p>
<p>The Harvard Think Tank, Inc. WMX recently acquired The Harvard Think Tank, a firm located in Harvard Square, to provide funding to the most elite start up companies in the US. The goal with The Harvard Think Tank is to give people a platform where they can pitch their game-changing idea to those involved with the Think Tank, and if the team likes the pitch, they can provide financing, advice, and assistance in building the venture, like an incubator for new ventures. As a result, The Harvard Think Tank has become the Company's venture capital arm.</p>
<p>For additional Information:<br />Email info(at)wmxgroup(dot)com or visit http://www.wmxgroup.com<br />About WMX Group, Inc.</p>
<p>WMX Group, Inc. is a conglomerate holding company which has a vested interest, overseas and manages several subsidiary companies from around the world. The company faces a very stimulating global environment and tremendous growth opportunities. WMX has in the past taken positions in both publicly quoted stocks, but more recently has turned to buying majority interest or whole companies. They now own an interest whether wholly or part, in a diverse range of companies giving them a broad diversification across a plethora of industries. WMX Group, Inc. is an ISO Certified Company who is a member of: The Agricultural &amp; Applied Economics Association, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society, The International Association of Agricultural Economists, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, Food Distribution Research Society, and The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.</p>
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		<title>A Comparison of Three Coffee Brands &#8211; Miscela D&#8217;Oro, Millstone and Lavazza</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who loves coffee will know that there is coffee and then there is gourmet coffee. There are many brands, and three of the most popular are Miscela D'Oro, Millstone and Lavazza. Each has its pros and cons as to what makes it the brew of choice for some and not for others. The two [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone who loves coffee will know that there is coffee and then there is gourmet coffee. There are many brands, and three of the most popular are Miscela D'Oro, Millstone and Lavazza. Each has its pros and cons as to what makes it the brew of choice for some and not for others. The two main areas of comparison are taste and price.</p>
<p>Miscela D'Oro is known as one of the best brews of Italian coffee on the market. The product can be purchased pre-ground, as whole beans or espresso pods. Espresso pods are created especially for use in ESE espresso makers.</p>
<p>Like Lavazza, most types of Miscela D'Oro coffee are a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans. Of course, the company also has its 100 percent Arabica coffee as well for those who don't favor the Arabica-Robusta blends. Arabica provides a milder flavor and less caffeine than Robusta blends. The beans used are acquired from a number of regions such as Africa, Asia and South and Central America.</p>
<p>Lavazza's line of grounded or espresso is ideal for coffee drinkers who like the sweet aroma of freshly brewed coffee just before they consume it. One of the interesting things about Lavazza is that they were the first company to create different blends of coffee using beans from various countries or locations.</p>
<p>The beans used to create the flavor and scent of Lavazza blends are from South America or Africa. The espresso is made from either Arabica and Robusta beans combined or 100 percent Arabica alone. Like some other gourmet coffee companies, Lavazza also creates specific machines to brew their espressos in.</p>
<p>The beans that make up the Lavazza line come from a number of locations including South America and Africa. Its blend of African with Arabica ranks highly among even the most discerning coffee drinkers.</p>
<p>The ever-popular Millstone coffee comes in a number of varieties, namely organic, flavored, roasted and decaffeinated. This ensures that there is something for every type of gourmet coffee lover. Millstone also prides itself on being able to suit just about every taste. The company uses a particular species of Arabica bean grown in locations like Indonesia, Hawaii, the Caribbean and South and Central America. The seeds are specially selected and the plants are well cared for year round. Only a small portion of the large number of Arabica beans grown around the world meets Millstone's high standards.</p>
<p>Robusta coffee plants require less care than the Arabica variety. This is due to the fact that after they have ripened, Robusta beans remain on the plant, while Arabica beans fall off. This is what makes it necessary for the extra attention given to the Arabica plants. The beans must be periodically picked to prevent them from being wasted.</p>
<p>People who frequent coffee shops will find they mostly use the Arabica beans. For those who prefer the Robusta variety it can generally be found in supermarkets. The Arabica coffee tends to have a more delicate taste, while the Robusta, is stronger and has more caffeine content. Typically, Arabica is described as having a richer taste than Robusta.</p>
<p>The Miscela d'Oro and Lavazza coffee blends go for slightly higher prices than Millstone products. Side by side comparisons are difficult based on the wide variety of options offered by each. For those who like the taste of freshly ground coffee, any of these three have suitable offerings.</p>
<p>Lili Rousso is a coffee aficionada who reviews Gourmet coffees from all around the world. This month she features the <a target="_new" href="http://www.AromaCafeCulture.com">Lavazza Gourmet Coffee</a> brand from <a target="_new" href="http://www.aromacafeculture.com">http://www.aromacafeculture.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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