Mocha Mint Latte - A K-Cup Coffee Recipe

Since it is spring, and that usually is greeted by things that are green: grass, trees, milkshakes, a Chicago river, etc. So why not make a latte that also features some green! Don't worry, the latte is not green but it does have mint :)

Here's what you'll need for the recipe: 

• An extra bold K-Cup coffee blend
• 4 ounces of milk - skim, 2 percent, or whole
• 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract
• 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup - whatever brand that your heart desires will do. 
• Whipped cream (used for topping, so no minimum amount required)
• A milk frother
• A large mug (at least 14 ounces)

Now that we have the ingredients ready to go, let's get started!

1. Brew the K-Cup into your mug. 
2. Prep the milk in the milk frother while you are brewing the coffee. This won't take long. 
3. When the milk is done brewing, mix in the peppermint extract. 
4. Mix in your 4 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
5. Now, carefully stir in your milk (it will be hot) and the sugar (or sugar substitute) if you are adding in any of that. 
6. Lavish it with some whipped cream (tub or can, doesn't matter). 

Enjoy your latte with some sunshine and warmth as we've made it out of winter! 

Does your business enjoy coffee K-Cups? Then shop from Coffeevines.com! 

Wolfgang Puck Coffee is Coming to Coffeevines!

That's right, Wolfgang Puck K-Cup coffee will soon be available at Coffeevines.

A world-renown chef like Wolfgang Puck never settles for anything less than spectacular so you can be sure that his coffee K-Cups are equally incredible.

Here are the coffees coming to Coffeevines.com!

 

Is Coffee the New Superfood?

Recent health studies, and health studies over the past year or two, have been saying how coffee is a fix for all sorts of health issues such as heart disease, certain cancers, Parkinsons & Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, etc. But is it able to help all of these health issues? 

Coffee has hundreds of compounds in it, some of which are good for you, while others are not. This is why coffee has been flip-flopped on the "is it healthy for us?" scale. The good news is that coffee (when consumed in moderation) is not bad for you. However, do proceed with caution before consuming the whole pot of coffee with the belief that you just did your heart and brain a huge favor.

A recent health study from Korea shows that people who consume three to five cups of coffee per day will help reduce calcium build-ups from clogging arteries. While there is some link here, researchers are waiting on more research on these findings.

Coffee has been found to not increase the odds of dying from any specific disease(s) but that does not give us the go-ahead to consume a whole bunch of it. While it can help reduce chances of developing things like heart disease and cancers, this is not so much the case of coffee that is loaded with sugary additives, such as whipped cream. This has been found for both decaffeinated coffee and caffeinated coffee, including K-Cup coffee.

Bottom line: do your research and consume coffee in moderation. One way to keep coffee moderation in check is with coffee K-Cups since you can actually see how much coffee you had after the coffee is consumed. Purchase coffee from Coffeevines and be on your way to a responsible, moderate coffee habit and actually enjoy the health benefits of coffee.

3 Cups of Coffee a Day Keeps the Heart Attacks Away

Consuming three to five cups of coffee each day can help keep your risk of heart attack or clogged arteries in check. A recent health study analyzed the connection between levels of coffee consumption and coronary artery calcium, which is an indicator of heart disease (which is the clogging of arteries).

The study was done in South Korea, using 25k men and women with no signs of heart disease and an average age of 41. The researchers found that the people who consumed more coffee had lower levels of calcium.

One cup of coffee meant having an average calcium ratio of 0.77, up to three cups meant 0.66, up to five cups meant 0.59. After that, more than five cups, calcium ratios began to increase. So cap it at five cups, everyone.

The true component in coffee that is causing this health benefit is still being researched but the connection is being found to be true. A doctor from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the U.S. hopes this will change the view of coffee as something that is part of an unhealthy lifestyle.

Stock up on coffee with quick and easy purchasing from Coffeevines.com - a K-Cup coffee retailer. 

Another Reason to Drink Coffee: It Can Reduce Your Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

That's right, a new medical study has shown that coffee might help reduce the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis, or MS. It will be presented at the 67th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology in D.C. What is Multiple Sclerosis? 

An estimated 2.3 million people around the world have Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the Central Nervous System (which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). It is said that MS is auto-immune, which means that the immune system induced inflammation in the protective coating of the nerve fibers, which are called myelin. 

In the past, we've heard about coffee helping reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, skin cancer, and other forms of cancer as well.  

A doctor from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Ellen Mowry, and her colleagues studied data from two different population-based studies and analyzed the connection between coffee consumption and MS. 

Their first study was from Sweden and included over 1600 people with MS and then 2800 healthy people; the second study was from the United States and has 1100+ people with MS and another 1100+ that were healthy. 

The results of the study from Sweden found that the people who did not drink coffee during the year before the onset of MS symptoms were 1.5x more likely to eventually develop MS, versus the people who consumed 6+ cups of coffee per day. 

The research also found that people who consumed coffee had a protective effect against MS during the five to ten years prior to the onset of MS symptoms. 

Don't slack on your coffee consumption, now that science is finding all these health benefits! To be sure you have enough coffee on hand, shop Coffeevines - a Chicago K-Cup coffee retailer. 

What New Coffees are at Coffeevines.com?

Getting a new gift is one of the best feelings in the world, almost as good as the feeling you get when you drink a great cup of coffee. So, when you combine the feeling of a new gift and drinking coffee, you get something truly special.

We have three new delicious coffee K-Cups to offer you, and they are good.

1. Martinson's Cayman Coconut- This blend is a aromatic, relieving blend of coconut, caramel, and chocolate flavors that create a beautiful marriage. The best way to drink Cayman Coconut coffee is to sit back & relax as you feel the tropic breeze wave over you under a palm tree. The sensational flavors create a moment of bliss with each sip and convince you another cup is necessary. 
2. Martinson's Tiramisu Twist- A truly magical K-Cup coffee blend. Enjoy the flavor of delicious tiramisu and love the quick, convenient brewing style of K-Cups. No need to book a trip to Italy, simply purchase the coffee from Coffeevines.com and have a little taste of Italy right in your home or office. Sweet, rich, luscious, and lovely, this coffee is nothing short of enchanting. 
3. Martinson's Mint 'n' Mocha- Refreshing, perky, and sweet, this coffee is a triple threat. The intense and loving aroma is as terrific as the coffee in your cup. Enjoy your mornings a little bit more and have Martinson's Mint 'n' Mocha coffee to greet you. 

Do you live far from a store? Maybe your day is too busy to remember to stop at a store to buy coffee? Or perhaps you don't like the coffee the other person likes to brew? Then buy K-Cup coffee from Coffeevines and have the coffee you want, delivered right to your door. 

Coffee Sales are Expected to Soar In Next 5 Years

Coffee is already one of the world's most popular beverages, however, there is a major swing in popularity in the works. The world's two most populated countries, China and India, are becoming bigger & bigger coffee fans. 

As China and India become bigger coffee fans, the demand for the hot beverage is expected to increase by 25 percent. As countries around the world continue to become more westernized, the consumption of coffee, including single cup coffee, continues to increase.

At this point in time, the consumption of coffee around the world is around 141.6 million bags of coffee beans; however, by the year 2020, coffee consumption is expected to be at a consumption rate of 175.8 million bags. As the popularity of K-Cup coffee continues to rise as well, we will see this rise as well (sales have tripled since 2011).

The coffee craze is timing up in a peculiar way with the tighter coffee supplies as Brazil has seen droughts affect their coffee bean output. The droughts have reduced the coffee supply by 5.7 million coffee bags in 2015 (aside from the droughts, there was a fungus that ruined many crops, as well).

Make sure to purchase your coffee soon, before it is all gone! Get ahead on the rush and buy from Coffeevines.