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As the birthplace of espresso, Italy continues to promote the dissemination of the culture and passion of this drink. The next day 10 marks the start of the annual meeting 'Io Bevo Espresso', involving the Italian Espresso National Institute and several companies in the sector.


A group of American scientists concluded that the best time to take your daily dose of caffeine is the period between 09:30 and 11:30 am, and not necessarily at waking up, as many may think.
At stake is how the coffee interacts with our hormonal system, particularly cortisol, which manages the "biological clock" and promotes alertness.
Cortisol levels are naturally high upon waking and may remain high for up to an hour of stand up (the peak is between 08:00 and 09:00).


According to an international study of the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, moderate consumption of coffee can reduce by 25% the risk of developing type 2 diabetes progresses press release.


Coffee consumption reduces the risk of the most common type of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by about 40%. In addition, some data indicate that three cups of coffee a day can reduce by more than 50% the risk of acquiring the disease. The conclusion is an analysis published in the American Gastroenterological, advances the website BemStar, from the Globo network. "Our research confirms previous claims that coffee is good for health, and in particular the liver," said the study's author, Carlo La Vecchia.


Coffee exports from Uganda have increased 32% in 2012/13 season to 3.6 million bags of 60kg, the highest level in more than 10 years, said the Coffee Development Authority of Uganda (UCDA) this Wednesday. According to the state, favourable weather boosted crop yields, leading to higher yields in crop areas of central, west and south.
In the previous cycle, the country exported 2.73 million bags. The season of coffee in Uganda extends from October to September.


It opened today in Milan, 'The Coffee Art Project' art competition born in London, which combines art and coffee. 200 representatives from all forms of artistic expression (painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, film, video) participate in this event. Each job in the competition must be accompanied by a brief description.
At the heart of this project is the coffee, the product that should inspire worked presented, valuing all those who daily live in the world of coffee and cafeteria.


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