Possible Health Benefits of Decaf Coffee

Are you experiencing negative side effects when drinking regular coffee? If you’re sensitive to caffeine, it may be time to make the switch to decaf. We’ve talked about the supposed benefits of caffeinated coffee, but what about decaffeinated – are there benefits to drinking decaf coffee, as well?

Do You Believe These Decaf Coffee Health Benefits?

Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Studies published in 2006 by The American Medical Association show those who regularly drink decaf coffee have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes than those who do not regularly drink decaf coffee. The study found that the decreased risk was due to antioxidants and chlorogenic acid found in coffee. Chlorogenic acid seems to help keep glucose levels under control and may even aid in weight loss!

Reduce Incidence of Cancer: Because of the antioxidants found in coffee, a report by MSNBC in 2007 explained that drinking decaf coffee may help prevent cancer, specifically colon cancer, by aiding in digestion. Another form of cancer decaf coffee may help prevent is breast cancer. The study mentioned there was also a decreased risk of breast cancer in women who drank decaf coffee on a regular basis.

Decrease Fatalities from Heart Disease: Though studies are controversial, there has been a link made between drinking decaf coffee and a decreased chance of death from heart disease. Science Daily reported in 2008 on a study of middle-aged women decaf coffee drinkers which showed a 25% decrease in risk as a result.

The conclusion: Decaf coffee, when consumed in moderation, may also provide health benefits similar to regular caffeinated coffee. 

Please visit our website and browse our selection of decaf coffee, including single serve coffee portion packs and drip coffee!

Prepare for Fall With Flavored Coffee

Delicious autumn!  My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.  ~George Eliot

It’s that time of year, again - when kids dread going back to school while their parents cheer. The outside temperature is getting cooler and the days seem shorter. Retail stores are already selling holiday merchandise. It’s the fall season!

At CoffeeCow, we LOVE this time of year! It’s the perfect time for drinking a hot cup of coffee with delicious, mouth-watering flavors such as pumpkin, gingerbread and caramel apple.

So, take it from us (and George Eliot) and start preparing for fall with these delicious fall flavors!

Wolfgang Puck Oktober Spice Coffee Pods: With a hint of pumpkin spice, Wolfgang Puck Oktober Spice Coffee Pods help the autumn season roll in! This is a delicious, light-roast coffee that will compliment the picturesque fall season like a dream.

Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino: If you love pumpkin, you’ll love 2 lbs. of Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino! If you work in an office that loves the flavors of fall, consider purchasing a case. This coffee will give your employees/co-workers a boost while enjoying the flavors of fall.
  
Weldon’s Cinnamon Coffee Flavoring: During the fall season, it seems like the smell of cinnamon is everywhere but in your coffee – but wait! With Weldon’s Cinnamon Coffee Flavoring, you can have the smell and taste of cinnamon in your coffee, too.

Weldon’s Peppermint Stick Coffee Flavoring: Alright, we may be getting a little ahead of ourselves, but why not? With a flavor like Weldon’s Peppermint Stick Coffee Flavoring, who wouldn’t? This is the perfect flavor for winter! Enjoy the fall season, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the future.

CoffeeCow encourages you to enjoy the season with a flavorful cup of coffee!

CoffeeCow Reviews Tassimo’s King of Joe Dark Roast T-Discs

If you’re given the title of “King,” it’s a clear indication that you rule at something, right? We’re taste testing Tassimo’s King of Joe Dark Roast T-Discs today to see if this king rules over other dark roasts. The question is - will this King of Joe live up to his title?

General Information:

Tassimo’s King of Joe Dark Roast contains 16 T-Discs per box. Each T-Disc brews a single 8-ounce cup for your Tassimo coffee maker.

The Test:

Your sense of smell will be the first to experience this King of Joe! Once brewed, the aroma reveals a slight smokiness and hint of charred wood that mingles with a very mild, syrup-like bouquet and blends with a delicate scent of walnuts and toast. Overall, the aroma is inviting and will leave you looking forward to your first sip.

With your sense of sight, hold your freshly brewed cup of King of Joe Dark Roast coffee up to the window and allow the morning sunlight to shine through! Dark amber and brown tones will further entice you to taste this dark roast coffee.

Finally taking that first sip, you’ll notice the coffee has a medium to medium-thin mouth feel. This means that it isn’t thick and creamy like some coffees but isn’t too thin or watery, either. In a word, well-balanced describes this T-Disc to a tee.

These dark roast T-Discs are slightly sweet with light acidity and saltiness that finishes with a very mild charred flavor.

The Result:

On a scale of 1 to 5, we rate this coffee a 4. It’s not as robust and dark as the Tassimo Gevalia Dark House Blend or the Tassimo Gevalia Dark Italian Roast, but it is a good daily morning wake-me-up. This package also provides twice as many T-Disc’s as the Gevalia Dark House Blend or the Gevalia Dark Italian Roast.

Tassimo King of Joe Dark Roast T-Discs may not be the best choice for the diehard dark roast coffee drinker, but it’s a great choice for a coffee lover on an average morning. It’s proven to stimulate the senses while providing a lot of body, flavor, and finish - making this coffee a great-tasting daily starter!

The answer to the question will this King of Joe live up to his title is YES! Tassimo’s King of Joe Dark Roast T-Discs will continue to reign for another day. Check out CoffeeCow.com for more single serve coffee choices.

Top 5 K-Cup Products at CoffeeCow (i.e. What Are Our Customers Buying?)

Do you sometimes rely on reviews and referrals to make a final decision on a product or service?

Reviews and referrals may help you narrow down your options or put your mind at ease if you’re on the fence about a decision you’ve made. At CoffeeCow, we understand this and encourage our fans to check out what other people are saying about the products we carry. In an effort to help you make that difficult choice on what K-Cup to try next, here are the Top 5 K-Cup products at CoffeeCow.com:

#5 - Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups: Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse’s gourmet coffee is so heavenly that it’s no surprise Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups come in at number five on our most popular K-Cup list! Whether you need a kick start to your day or a pick-me-up to get through it, Big Easy Bold K-Cups are a fabulous choice. If you enjoy bold, intense coffee, we highly recommend these K-Cups for your CoffeeCow.com shopping cart.

#4 - Green Mountain Nantucket K-Cups: Coming in at number four, Green Mountain Nantucket K-Cups will instantly transport you to the island of Nantucket, MA! With a striking mix of flavors, Nantucket Blend K-Cups are known to delight the senses. Go ahead CoffeeCow fans, kick back and relax with this full-bodied coffee. Don’t forget to send us a postcard!

#3 - Green Mountain Dark Magic X-Bold K-Cups: Ready to be spellbound? Green Mountain Dark Magic X-Bold K-Cups will captivate your senses as our third most popular K-Cup product! Remember to add this extra bold roast to your CoffeeCow.com shopping cart and begin to brew your own magic.

#2 - Coffee People Original Donut Shop K-Cups: Announcing the runner up as CoffeeCow’s most popular K-Cup, please welcome Coffee People’s own – Original Donut Shop K-Cups! There are no surprises with this K-Cup, just the old-fashioned coffee taste you love. As dependable as Donut Shop K-Cups are, they’re a must-have for your coffee arsenal.

#1 - Green Mountain Breakfast Blend K-Cups: The winner is……Breakfast Blend K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (applause)! It’s not a shock that the number one K-Cup product at CoffeeCow.com is from Green Mountain Coffee. The fact that three out of the five on our most popular K-Cup list has the Green Mountain Coffee label pays tribute to how good this coffee truly is. That’s why we encourage you to wake up to Breakfast Blend K-Cups.

 Where would these K-Cups be without Keurig? We imagine that Keurig would be the first acknowledged in an acceptance speech from any one of these marvelous K-Cups. If you are ready to experience all that Keurig has to offer, check out our selection of Keurig single serve brewers today!