Author: Lindsay Redifer
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What’s in Coffee: Beyond Caffeine
That morning cup of coffee can feel like a life saver – it’s taste, heat and bite can wake you up and help you start your day or get you through that midday slump. We already know about caffeine – and that lighter roast coffees contain more of it – but what else is in…
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Is White Chocolate Actually Chocolate?
White chocolate – it always makes an appearance over the holidays in coffee shops and on our desserts, but is white chocolate actually chocolate? The truth is that true white chocolate is something of a distant relative to the dark, bittersweet chocolate currently in the spotlight. These milky white bars are not as mysterious as…
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How To: Make an Espresso
Do you love your morning coffee but hate standing in a long line at the cafe? You can make your own, cafe quality espresso at home as long as you have the right tools and know how to use them. Start with a Great Grind The most important step in the espresso process is grinding…
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A Brief History of Cannabis
Ancient History of Cannabis The history of cannabis starts in the East. Dating back at least 12,000 years. Cannabis first shows up in ancient Taiwan and China. Pieces of hemp, the fiber that comes cannabis sativa, were discovered in artifacts like pottery and old medical journals. The Chinese emperor Shen Nung is the first person…
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How to Brew Your Own Kombucha
What’s brown, cloudy and made with a large, dubious bacteria that floats at the top of a large batch? It’s kombucha, one of the fastest growing beverages in recent years. Kombucha is crisp, sour and carbonated. It’s actually delicious, but many folks still aren’t sure exactly what it is or how it’s made. Kombucha is…