FLORIDA MOM MAGAZINE - September 09 - COFFEE - Get your buzz on!By: Robert Candler Pics: Carrie-Lynn Smith
It doesn't matter whether or not your talking about Turkish,Cappuccino, Espresso, or just Black, coffee is one of the world's most consumed drinks, second only to water. It has a unique history, an extensive farm to market process, and of course it's an integral part of today's modern, on-the-go society.
Coffee, or the Persian equivalent, Ghahveh, is generally accepted to have been discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th century. It was orignally used for it's 'medicinal' puposes, but was liked for it's taste and eventually became a pleasurable drink. From there it spread throughout Africa, into Italy, across Europe, and into the Americas.
Grown from a seed around the world near the equator, Coffee comes in two varieties, Robusta and Arabica. Robusta is the more bitter and tends to have less flavor than Arabica, which planted in 75% more fields. Once harvested, the outside fleshy part is removed and the seed isthen fermented and dried. At this point the seeds are then selected for roasting. This roasting process determines the almighty caffeine content, as well as the the color and flavor of the bean. Higher temperatures create darker roasts and caffeol oil, which is chiefly responsible for coffee's alluring aroma.
Socially, coffee is a must-have-now, morning kick start. That first cup, fortified with caffeine, helps stir the senses, raising your heartbeat and giving you that early am boost. It's also a great way to relax over conversation at a local coffee house, like Coffee Bistro in Jax Beach.
Coffee today exudes that richness of spirit, the flavorful aromas that percolates and allows us to savor life.
Resolutions / Goals:
 Belinda: To focus more on the small pleasures rather than large ones. To really savor each moment on my sons life. And to attend confession at least once per month.
Taryn: Volunteering with-in the community & getting healthy (exercising)
Lori: Going back to school!
Carrie: Get organized and DE-clutter
ALL of us: Resolved to stop gossiping about who's going to be in the next Florida Mom Magazine issue.
Something you like about going out for coffee
Belinda: These ladies give me the boost I need to start and complete my duties as a mother, wife, volunteer and friend. It's a great way to start the day with the camaraderie of friendship. It's the final escape from reality before starting the day.
Taryn: Going to coffee is therapeutic...it is so great to start my day with friends (& the coffee is great)
Lori: It brings joy to my day - it's a good start to my day.
Carrie: In addition to caffeine, it's a dose of friendship - I feel like I can handle anything after laughing with dear friends!
ALL of us: And we love the Coffee Bistro! :)
What else we talked about:
 Belinda: We talk about everything from being a Mom, to our Catholic faith, to what to wear on dates out with our hubbys. It's a true sisterhood with a shot of caffeine.
Taryn: It's funny...I can't remember what we talked about (besides it being awkward w/ the camera)...:) We did talk about 1st communion & photographs...our husbands???
Lori: We talk about our kids, our interests ... anything and everything!
Carrie: It's true - we talk about everything. Sometimes it's important what we discuss, and sometimes it's just casual.
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