Actually it's our former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt that tweeted that yesterday and is in Brazil right now:)
https://twitter.com/carlbildt/status/1067749076438011904
I have no idea how common this is in Brazil.
We are used to Fika without instructions. Hehe:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRIeytEXGhQ

I actually like my caffeine without caffeine :D I'm a regular decaf drinker.

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I have bought an Illy electric coffee machine. It has two buttons, one gives an espresso and another a long coffee, which mixed with milk, makes a good cappuccino. Of course you need Illy coffee capsules, the machine is not compatible with Nespresso capsules. But you can choose between different countries of origin for your Illy capsules. I am now drinking Colombia coffee.
Tullio

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Those coffee capsule machines sure are convenient and neat. I don't have one, but they're especially nice for businesses.

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I know this is a little off topic but…

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Weird Science: Why do we like the taste of coffee?

"Bitterness evolved as a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances – and by that logic, we should want to spit it out."

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Weird Science: Why do we like the taste of coffee?

"Bitterness evolved as a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances – and by that logic, we should want to spit it out."

I would have thought 'sourness' was a greater taste indication or food infection rather than bitterness.

The story of Mrs Beeton is interesting. (Mid 1800s celebrity cook and wifery)

What we know about her today is that she probably aided in the deaths of near a million people (mostly children + old and unhealthy) through her advice to add Alum (Aluminium 'Salt') to milk to help it keep..

Essentially Alum masked the sweet sour taste of milk going off (no fridges at that time.)

Sadly it masked the sour smell and taste that would normally indicate harm.

Mastitus, CJD, E.coli, salmonella, Anthrax, Q-Fever, ++

Mastitus is still a major issue (particularly in the US) due to the over use of of hormones to help produce more milk. Mastitus also causes bleeding from udders. (This brings in the various viral and microbial issues such as Rabies..)

Mr Beeton whilst being the darling of the socialite classes quietly became a mass murderess.

She's kind of an anti-heroin.

I've used her cook book since I was a child.

She gives a mean recipe for Sand Cake.

Weird Science: Why do we like the taste of coffee?

"Bitterness evolved as a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances – and by that logic, we should want to spit it out."

They changed the URL, so I did as well.

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Was looking through my Favorites/Saved List @YouTube and found this catchy song:
The Manhattan Transfer - Java Jive

I love coffee, I love tea
I love the Java Jive and it loves me ...

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Was looking through my Favorites/Saved List @YouTube and found this catchy song:
The Manhattan Transfer - Java Jive

I love coffee, I love tea
I love the Java Jive and it loves me ...

Nice tune.

I have a Starbucks gift card I need to use. Maybe I'll get something fancy in the morning.

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Ice cold can of Coke/Vanilla Coke but I'm moving more to Coke Zero lately

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Vanilla Coke

I haven't had one of those in ages. I need to change that.

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Do you know that Mountain Dew and other US citric flavoured soft drinks contain Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) a substance banned in Europe.

What Foods Are Banned in Europe but Not Banned in the U.S.?

Do you know that Mountain Dew and other US citric flavoured soft drinks contain Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) a substance banned in Europe.

What Foods Are Banned in Europe but Not Banned in the U.S.?

Kroger makes a version of Regular Mountain Dew, but without Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO), but so far no diet version and I asked for a Diet version, until then it's DMD for Me, I won't buy the regular one cause it contains Sugar. Kroger is a store brand sold in Food4Less and Ralphs Markets.

Search Engines, some hate them since they lead to independent thinking.

If you search "do diet sodas help weight loss" most of the replies don't support your case.
Therefore if they don't and diet Mountain Dew contains chemicals banned in Europe are you not damaging your health?

Vic's health is not problematic it is not good.

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I'm not diabetic, My heart and arteries are not clogged, I've had a few CT scans and blood tests to confirm that. Plus except for 3 molars that were drilled and filled when I was a kid and then lost cause of an MRI, I have all My adult teeth, I've had no cavities since I was at least 10yrs old. I do have asthma and OA, neither of which I can do much about, besides keep the Digital Thermostat at 79F, and yes the gas furnace is on now. I won't go into My hair or My nephews lack of same.

At your weight there is no way you can be considered healthy. And it would save a lot if you knocked the heat back to 73F, that's more than hot enough for anybody. I have mine at 21C (70F).

edit] I just looked it up, if you were to drop your temperature to the same as mine, you would save 10% on your energy bill.

So your saying the experts are wrong.

The researchers found that a room temperature of about 71 degrees Fahrenheit did not trigger asthma symptoms

From a medical article on heat, humidity and asthma.

So your saying the experts are wrong.

The researchers found that a room temperature of about 71 degrees Fahrenheit did not trigger asthma symptoms

From a medical article on heat, humidity and asthma.

It's currently 41F outside, I've tried 76F and 78F and I still coughed, I got to 79F which worked for Me, I also live in a 14'x60' mobile home w/nominally 2"x6" walls, yes I know the difference between planed lumber and rough cut lumber walls, I've owned both. And $28.75 is not bad for a gas bill. The January Bill was supposed to be here today, probably Monday, I hope.

With the normal hysteresis in the system there will be a ±2C (±3F) variation in temperature within the area, so the idea you notice a difference from 76F to 78F and on to 79F is very unlikely.

There's a dizzying array of Coke flavors nowadays, but the original is still my favorite.

Anybody ever use one of those Coke Freestyle machines?

Yes I have. I like Mello Yellow Peach. My brother likes it to but does the diet version.

I like the Mello Yellow diet. Hold the extra flavors.

Getting back to caffeine, I've heard that a lighter coffee roast actually has more bang for the buck in it than a dark roast.

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