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Christmas Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers

With Christmas around the corner, the window for gift shopping becomes smaller by the day, and the longer we delay it, the less creative we become. Eventually we end up getting gifts that aren’t well thought out or meaningful. Not to mention the fact that shops are constantly crowded during the festive season, making the shopping experience unpleasant. So, in the spirit of giving, and also to save you some time, we have created a list of top gift choices for coffee lovers to inspire your Christmas gift shopping and hopefully save you some time.

Coffee lovers can be very specific about their coffee and the equipment they use, gift choices are thus not as easy as just buying new coffee beans or a new french press. At the same time, most coffee lovers have a specific but simplistic coffee making regime. We therefore recommend that you find out their coffee preference before picking out a gift.

For the Coffee Snobs 

Truth Coffee Espresso Lovers Bundle

Truth Coffee has a range of coffee bundles that are reasonably priced considering the quality of beans they roast. A true coffee lover will appreciate the Espresso Lovers Bundle because it has an AeroPress which is usually valued at R1000, is included in this bundle which contains 3 x 225g bags of coffee (whole beans) and an Aeropress, is R990 (excluding delivery costs). 

     2. Coffee Roaster’s Delight

Takealot SA Coffee Mapbox

Perfect for a coffee roaster who is passionate about coffee roasting done locally, this gift includes a South African coffee map which can include any of our major local coffee roasters. It also has a secret gift and 3 bags of coffee beans. What’s great about this offering is that it is all about South African coffee and apart from tasting the amazing flavours, you will also get to read about the origins of the beans as well as some history about the coffee roaster itself. The total cost of the pack is R390 excluding delivery costs.

    3. The Instant Coffee Lover

Coffee Time Coffee Hamper

Coffee snobs may disagree but people who drink instant coffee are considered coffee lovers too! Getting gifts for these types of coffee lovers can be fun, all you need is a pot of their favourite coffee, chocolates and quality packaging, all of which is readily available from the local supermarket. Alternatively, you can order the Coffee Time Coffee Hamper from Netflorist with personalized packaging and  have it delivered directly to your giftee. The cost of this hamper is R289.95 excluding delivery costs.

   4. Coffee Drinking Ambassador

Coffee Heartbeat T-Shirt

It’s no secret that coffee lovers are proud to be lovers of coffee. Taking a step away from the usual coffee gifts, coffee apparel is a great gift to give to someone who already has enough coffee and equipment at home. Available in different colours, this T-shirt costs R295 excluding delivery costs.  

   5. Fancy Coffee Snob

Peacocks Cups and Saucers

It’s not always easy getting a memorable gift for coffee lovers who are very specific about their preferred coffee blends. You can however get them crockery that is as unique as the coffee preference, the Peacocks cups and saucer 6 piece set has a creative design and comes inside beautiful packaging that makes it even more perfect to give as a gift. The total cost of this set is R499, available in-store and online.

 Given the popularity of coffee in recent years, there are a lot of gift bundles or packs that are ready-to-buy, however it can be time consuming having to check each and every shop and website for the perfect gift. We hope that these ideas will inspire your gift shopping efforts. 

Let us know what other gifts could be perfect for a coffee lover.

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Collagen and Coffee: What’s the Buzz?

In mythical legends the fountain of youth is said to restore youth to all who drink from it. If such a fountain did in fact exist, it must undoubtedly contain collagen – a protein that is responsible for healthy joints and skin elasticity, and makes up a third of the body’s overall protein. The body however begins to lose collagen from as early as our twenties causing joints to weaken and skin to sag, resulting in wrinkles. Collagen has thus for years been used in anti-ageing products, but collagen supplements has only in recent years been placed at the forefront of the beauty industry, made popular by the eldest Kardashian sister, Kourtney Kardashian. In this article we will review the pros and cons of consuming coffee with collagen and provide directions for the best way to prepare it.

the key to seeing results with collagen supplementation is to consume it regularly. According to a 2019 study, when used consistently collagen could improve skin elasticity and bone density. There are however very few scientific studies that can prove its efficacy, apart from studies conducted by manufacturers of the products which may then be bias. what we do know for sure is that collagen comprises 80 percent of our skin, and can thus be broken up into three different types (source):

Type I: skin, tendons, ligaments, bone, dentin, and interstitial tissues

Type II: cartilage throughout your body, vitreous humor of the eye

Type III: skin, muscles, and blood vessels

We consume collagen naturally through foods such as pork, cattle and fish. These sources are predominantly type 1 collagen. The other types can be supplemented in the form of powder, tablets and creams. The preferred method of consumption is in its powder form as most collagen supplements are hydrolyzed into peptides making it easier to be absorbed by the connective tissue. Adding the powder to coffee has become more popular as people generally find this as a good way to incorporate more collagen into their diets. Apart from the fact that coffee has health benefits of its own, coffee consumed on a daily basis also makes the addition of collagen more consistent over time.

One of the main concerns about mixing collagen and coffee is that due to the high temperature of boiling water, the collagen may become denatured causing the structure to change slightly. This may mean that the collagen will be less effective. However, since collagen peptides are generally extracted from animal hides by boiling it in temperatures no higher than 190oF. Thus, since coffee is generally brewed at temperatures between 185-200oF, it should have no adverse effect on the collagen peptide once combined.

The subject of coffee and collagen is not yet thoroughly researched to be able to provide a groundbreaking perspective on its adverse effects. The lack of research may furthermore indicate that there are no particular reasons why collagen and coffee should not be used together. It may however be beneficial for both coffee and collagen manufacturers to research the benefits of using specific coffee brews with collagen supplements to better understand the health benefits. For now, the assumption is that the ideal type of coffee to be mixed with collagen is largely dependent on personal preference.

How to mix coffee and collagen powder

Mix your coffee brew as preferred

Add 20 grams of collagen protein powder to your coffee brew

Mix together until completely dissolved

Do you have a specific coffee brew you prefer to mix with collagen? Let us know in the comments

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A cuppa a day - what drinking coffee everyday does to your body

A good cup of coffee in the morning is an experience many people regard as sacred. For the greater part of this century, coffee has been synonymous with fresh beginnings, concentration and conversation starters. It is the proverbial glue that connects and keeps people together. Despite the controversies surrounding its health benefits or rather, the supposed lack thereof, people have remained loyal to the drink.

Fortunately though, coffee lovers will be happy to know that according to the most recent research, a cup of coffee a day may actually have some positive effects on the body.

Should we drink coffee everyday?

Absolutely yes. There are multiple studies which show that regular coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and atherosclerosis which affects the heart. Drinking coffee is however not a prevention for any sort of illness, but daily consumption thereof certainly does not cause any illnesses. As with most things in life, coffee should be consumed in moderation, with a recommended intake of 2-4 cups per day. Recent studies also found no significant link between the caffeine in coffee and heart-related issues such as high cholesterol, irregular heartbeats, strokes or heart attacks.

In a separate, larger study involving a multitude of people, researchers discovered that people who drank several cups a day—anywhere from two to four cups—actually had a lower risk of a stroke. Healthcare professionals say the benefits may be derived from the effect of coffee on the blood vessels; by keeping it flexible and healthy, it may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, which can cause heart attacks.

Coffee is also high in antioxidants, which are known to fight the oxidative damage that can cause cancer. This may explain why some studies have found a lower risk of liver cancer among coffee drinkers.

Coffee may even help you live longer. A study involving more than 208,000 men and women found that people who drank coffee regularly were less likely to die prematurely than those who didn’t drink coffee. Researchers believe that some of the chemicals in coffee may help reduce inflammation, which has been found to play a role in a number of aging-related health problems, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. Some evidence also suggests that coffee may slow down some of the metabolic processes that drive aging.

There are also several social studies that confirm coffee drinkers are more confident and positive about themselves and their bodies. Body positivity is a movement that is dedicated to the acceptance of oneself regardless of our flaws.

Is coffee bad for you?

All things considered, coffee could become bad for you once you are reliant on it and are thus unable to function without it. Although many people joke about this, caffeine addiction is real. The symptoms include headaches, irritability and fatigue - it can mimic those of people recovering from addictive drugs. The question of whether coffee is good or bad for you is thus determined by whether or not you are consuming the drink for enjoyment. Once you rely on coffee to function properly then it is no longer good for you. 

How much coffee is safe to consume daily?

According to a recent medical article on the effects of healthy consumption of coffee, it has been suggested that the recommended daily intake of caffeine should be 400mg a day to avoid adverse health effects. This amounts to approximately 2 cups of coffee per day. 

Sticking to the 2 cup a day limit may prove difficult for avid coffee lovers, and it may be beneficial to investigate whether there are certain types of coffee that are more or less healthy to consume.