That all-important coffee boost sought by about 70 per cent of the
UK population may be becoming a bit of a drag, with coffee related
illnesses having doubled during the last four years, according to
new figures released this week.
A new clinical study provided evidence that green tea catechins can
stimulate production of cancer-protective enzymes in people with
low natural levels - the first to demonstrate this effect in
humans, say researchers.
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may decrease a
woman's rate of cognitive decline associated with age, but offers
no such benefits for men, suggests a study.
Drinking a whopping ten cups of coffee a day or more could slash
the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 74 per cent, suggests
a new prospective study from Finland.
Ethiopia's coffee industry, one of the largest in the world, was
this week closer to establishing a set of premium trademarks for
its beans after signing up coffeehouse giant Starbucks.
Sales of coffee machines in the UK more than doubled last year as
consumer look to bring a piece of coffee house culture to their
homes, new research shows.
A study by the European Commission and Nestlé Product Technology
reports that efforts to reduce the acrylamide content of coffee
also negatively affect flavour and nutritional benefits.
A new infusion technique that allows one product to do the job of
both teabag and teaspoon has grabbed interest from major companies
and is looking to usurp the teabag's stranglehold on the hot
beverage market.
Coffee, a well-established source of antioxidants, may also be a
richer source of soluble dietary fibre than orange juice,
researchers in Spain have reported.
Women with a condition that makes them grow hair on their breasts,
faces and stomachs may find symptoms relieved by drinking a few
cups of spearmint tea, new research shows.
China has consolidated its position as one of the world's leading
tea producers as export demand continues to drive growth in the
sector, according to figures by China's chamber of commerce for the
import and export of foodstuffs...
Slow progress of talks to establish a new International Coffee
Agreement means member countries could miss the deadline for a
deal, BeverageDaily.com has learnt.
Some of the world's largest coffee firms have been unwittingly
sourcing beans from illegal plantations inside one of the world's
most important wildlife sanctuaries, a new report says.
Scientists from Brazil and France have moved a step closer to
creating the perfect cup of coffee after identifying key genes that
can affect flavour in the beans.
The British way of drinking tea with milk may block the
cardiovascular benefits of the catechins, according to a small
study that highlights the need for nutrition studies to consider
confounding factors from the surrounding food...
World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after
improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee
crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest
report from the US Department of...
A new coffee drink that claims to help consumers lose weight by
reducing the amount of sugar the body absorbs from food will be
launched in the UK next year.
Drinking a whopping seven or more cups of coffee a day could cut
the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, say
Finnish researchers from the country's National Public Health
Institute.
Regular consumption of the antioxidant rich green tea could reduce
blood lipid levels and cut the risk of developing heart disease,
suggests a small trial from Portugal.
Drinking a cup of polyphenol-enriched oolong tea with a high fat
meal may increase the amount of cholesterol excreted by the body by
half, says a small study from Japan and Taiwan.
Coffee culture is thriving in Hong Kong with close to one third of
residents now purchasing ready-to-drink coffee outside of the home,
according to a new survey.
Buying practices of the world's biggest coffee companies have come
under renewed public scrutiny from a new film which explores the
journey of coffee beans from plantation to cup. BeverageDaily.com
took an early peek.
The coffee market was very volatile during the month of August,
particularly with the explosion in Robusta prices, according to ICO
executive director Nestor Osorio.
Drinking several cups of green tea every day could cut peoples'
risk of death from a range of diseases, but does not appear to
lower the chances of getting cancer, says a Japanese study.
The discovery of mouldy coffee beans at a port in Italy has put
further pressure on an already tight market this month, with prices
expected to continue rising.
Drinking the occasional cup of coffee could trigger a heart attack
in some consumers within an hour, warns a new study, adding to the
debate over the risks and benefits of caffeine.
Drinking at least one cup of tea a day could cut the risk of cancer
in the gallbladder and bile ducts by about 40 per cent, suggests a
population-based study from China.
World coffee production over the next year will rise by nearly ten
per cent, or nearly 11 million bags, over the previous year,
fuelling a rising demand for the brew, according to a forecast
report.
The evidence that green tea could benefit heart health are
"supportive" but not "conclusive", said the FDA, leaving the door
open to backing such health claims in the future.
Long-term heavy coffee drinking does not increase the risk of
coronary heart disease (CHD) say Harvard researchers, results that
also have positive implications for the stimulant drink industry.
Both green and black tea could protect against age-related diseases
like Alzheimer's, says a new study, adding yet more support to the
benefits of tea extract on brain health.
Green tea catechins may improve reference and working-memory
related learning ability, say research from Japan, adding to claims
that green tea can help ward off Alzheimer's.
Drinking five cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of breast
cancer by 22 per cent, claims a meta-analysis of previous studies,
the same studies that the FDA recently said contained very little
science to support the claims.
As Coca-Cola prepares to launch mid-calorie cola containing coffee
in France, the group faces a challenge to win over sceptical
consumers who view the move as more of a gimmick.
Tea waste is almost as rich in potent antioxidants, such as
catechins, as the new and expensive green tea leaves used by the
supplements industry, according to Iranian research to be published
later this month in peer-reviewed journal...