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Mar 29, 07
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this one time i drank 4 shots of espresso in a row with lots of sugar and i thought i was going to DIE
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Mar 29, 07
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im really trying to quit though - i recently realised how dependant i am on caffeine and its kinda scary... if your a regular coffee drinker try going a day without it and see how you feel.. for me the withdrawal symptoms were awful.... made me believe that the coffee isn’t really doing anything to make me more awake or alert. its just fulfilling the dependency.
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Mar 29, 07
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Coffee 'no boost in the morning'
That morning latte or expresso may not be the pick-me-up people think it is, a study has revealed. University of Bristol researchers say the caffeine eases withdrawal symptoms which build up overnight, but does not make people more alert than normal. The work, presented to the British Nutrition Foundation conference, showed only people who have avoided coffee for a while will get a buzz from caffeine. But the British Coffee Association said regular drinkers did feel more alert. Those who swear by their morning caffeine fix say it wakes them up, and if they missed out they would feel sluggish and unable to get on with their day. But the Bristol researchers, who carried out a review of previous studies into the effects of caffeine, say all the drink does is counteract the mild caffeine withdrawal symptoms people are experiencing because they have gone without the stimulant overnight. And those who drink a caffeinated drink first thing are no more alert than those who never consume one. 'Back to normal' Professor Peter Rogers, a biological psychologist who led the research, told the BBC: "We do feel a boost from caffeine in the morning, but that's probably due to a reversal of the withdrawal symptoms. "That alertness you feel is you getting back to normal, rather than to an above normal level. "That morning boost is what people think is useful about caffeine, but if that doesn't happen, maybe it's not that useful after all." Professor Rogers said caffeine did have some benefits, such as preventing cognitive decline in the elderly. But he said it was usually be best to opt for decaffeinated drinks - although the odd coffee could help. "If you're not a regular consumer, you might get something out of one or two drinks. But once you're a regular consumer, you're in a cycle of withdrawal reversal." Zoe Wheeldon, of the British Coffee Association, said the research was interesting. But she added: "There are two sides to the debate and a wealth of scientific evidence suggests that moderate coffee consumption of four to five cups per day is perfectly safe for the general population and does have a beneficial effect on alertness and performance even in regular coffee drinkers." Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/h...th/6422279.stm
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Mar 29, 07
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I'm off the coffee pretty much, I'll have an americano if I'm really in need of caffiene (I find it makes the coffeeism less sketchy b/c there's more water in it)
now I'm all about the tea, earl grey 4 life! I used to be a 2-4 cup per day person, having free coffee at work doesn't help.
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Mar 29, 07
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2 minimum. mmmm Seattle's Best!!!
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Mar 29, 07
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I used to work at Blenz and Starbucks and my coffee addiction was at its peak during those times.
I'd basically get to work and slam a quad toffee nut/hazelnut americano half full in a small cup (4 shots of espresso) and sip on straight double espresso's throughout my shift. I'd also drink coffee and soy latte's throughout the day so I'd consume roughly 8-12 coffee beverages a day. At one point I started getting muscle spasms and I was fidgety and tweaking all the time so I went to the doctor and he basically told me to stop self medicating with caffeine. Now I drink 2 coffees a day
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Mar 30, 07
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At my peak i would drink about 3-5 cups of coffee, 2-4 energy drinks and 4-12 cups of tea a day. Now i drink coffee very sparingly maybe 1 cup max on days i'm at school for a long time. Usually i drink about 2-5 cups of tea a day, but not everyday.
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Mar 30, 07
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Apr 03, 07
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anyone have a good expression machine at home that doesnt cost over 200?... i saw some on amazon for like 60 bucks and im not sure if they're any good. I would save A LOT of money if i just made lattes/espresso at home. suggestions and links please!!
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Apr 05, 07
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i haven't had a cup of coffee in...uhh...basically, i can't remember the last time i drank coffee. o___O But I do drink some tea a few times a week.
i get free coffee & tea (along w/ baked goodies) @ my work as well, 'cause there's a Tim Horton's in it. =O but tim horton's tea is pretty ... yea. it's not doin' so good. haha.
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