We all know that there is an abundance of myth and non-myth which carouse around that ubiquitous cup of coffee.  Like most Americans and others the world over, I look forward to my morning slug.  So much so, that I’ll set aside hard line brewer’s suggestions and get my pot ready pre nighty night  to start dripping at least 15 minutes before my internal alarm yells “Get up and make your kid some breakfast!”

While some may question the positive impacts of putting away a pot or two a day, it always turns me on to find affirmation for my little addictions.  My morning news review uncovered the following: “7 Surprising Health Facts about coffee” by Amanda Greene Kelly.  Since Wednesday has been selected as our “Cooking with Coffee” post slot, it seemed apropos and worth a read.

Rather than plagiarizing (I mean summarizing) this article, let’s keep it short and sweet and list just a few of the most appealing topics:

It may help ward off depression ~ my step tends to be a bit bouncier after a cup or two, especially in the a.m. hours AND after a trip to the ladies room.

It may help promote a healthy weight ~ please see above and make sure to reserve stepping on the scale until..ahem..after. 

It may boost fertility in men~ lookin’ to get knocked up?  Make him a cup of coffee and turn on Baywatch.

It may reduce the risk of skin cancer ~ this doesn’t mean whitey can hit poolside w/o the aid of UV protection, or a hat.   But that iced mocha may make you feel a little less guilty about absorbing  the ray’s of the sun and garnering that little glow that makes us all so much more…appealing.

The final three topics address the ideas that you’re really not addicted; that coffee isn’t the main culprit to your tummy ache; and the importance of regularly cleaning your coffee maker is not negotiable…think bottom of your purse kind of bacteria.

From what I’ve gathered here, my adoration of good old 40 weight just got…justified.  Not that I take the time to champion many behaviors in my life,  but hey, if you can be a happy, healthy, glowing, sexually active person all because of a few shots of java, why the hell not?  Excuse me, my coffee pot is calling me.

P.S.  since I decided to write a minor missive on this subject, we’ll skip the recipe this week and simply recommend one of our favorite blends from Village Coffee Roastery.  Oh, and they clean their coffee makers (and their bathrooms) regularly.  Finally, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the fact that there are always a few cuties hanging around the barrista station.  Bring on the bikinis!!!

Yirgacheffe

Yirgacheffe is considered among the finest coffees from anywhere in Africa. A complex flavorful coffee, with hints of citrus and fruit in the top notes, Yirgacheffe’s rich flavor is balanced by its moderate body, while delighting the senses with its aroma and lingering aftertaste.