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TORONTO (Reuters) -- If contradicting research has you wondering if coffee is healthy or harmful, the answer is simple: it depends. A recent study showed a benefit from drinking java on a population level. But it's difficult to make individual recommendations for safe coffee consumption, said Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, a University of Toronto associate professor funded by the Canadian Institutes of

By MIKE AVERILL World Scene Writer Brian Franklin remembers the first time he had a real, fresh cup of coffee. It was 10 years ago, after he purchased a home roasting kit, a book and some green coffee beans. He roasted the beans, poured them in the grinder, brewed, then tasted. "Whammo! I could never go back after that," he said. "I realized that I had never had a fresh cup of coffee. I

Coffee Health Risks: For the moderate drinker, coffee is safe says Harvard Women’s Health Watch ( Boston , MA ) Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue

Saturday, July 5th, from 1pm - 3:30pm, CTAHR meeting Room in Kainaliu, followed by optional tour to Bob Nelson's processing operation (across the road) A presentation on how to take your coffee cherry through to parchment, to green bean, and even to roast and pack yourselves. This workshop is specifically for small farms, with examples of scaled down operations and equipment that are affordable,