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It was high school exams that did it.

I had previously stayed away from using caffeine to fuel my energy and alertness, but over my first cup of Nescafe all of a sudden staying awake to review the principles of osmosis became that little bit easier. And so began my relationship with that fantastic cup of Joe, one that endures to this day.

The idea of roasting coffee beans and filtering the results to create a satisfying drink and instant pick me up originated years ago and is now a daily habit for people all over the world. From its original black and bitter form there are now many variations of the beverage, and we are lucky here in Australia to have so many people who know how to make it right.

Ahh! That first sip! Many people exalt the health benefits of just a small amount of coffee a day, some even claim it can be reduce symptoms for asthmatics. However there is always too much of a good thing, and for many the “drug” elements of caffeine mean they have to find a way to reduce their daily intake because the negative effects have begun to take their toll. The other thing to be aware of is that you shouldn’t drink coffee if you’re not near a loo… the diuretic nature of coffee is not debated!

It would be impossible to mention coffee and not include the word Starbucks – the phenomenon that is the equivalent of McDonalds to coffee lovers and is responsible for us all learning phrases like “double shot venti no whip mocha frappucino”

Have a good weekend!

Clea

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