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Ways Coffee Delivers Health &
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‘That feeling when you miss your first coffee of the day: Depresso’
written by V. CRAIG CAMPBELL JR. ROASTER/OWNER RIVER BOTTOM ROASTERS
That first sip of coffee in the morning not only delivers pure happiness, but signals the start of the day. Without it, the brain feels foggy, energy is at an all-time low and the day just is not the same. These feelings are even experienced by our team at River Bottom Roasters. The morning gets too busy and, before we know it, we can’t put our finger on why we’re “off.” Science tells us it’s because we didn’t enjoy our tasty beans that morning. Coffee delivers happiness in more ways than one.
Coffee stimulates dopamine. A “conquer-the-world” approach to the day is thought to be delivered by the brain-powering neurotransmitter dopamine. When you sip on a fresh cup of joe, you’re stimulating the feeling of happiness. Much of that is delivered through the power of caffeine. The key is to drink your coffee in the morning. Espresso, drip, latte, pour over – whatever the method, deliver that energizing boost in the a.m. RBR recommends Bali Blue Moon. Whether you crave the decadence of a naturally sweet and robust cup of coffee, or you’re trying to win a noncoffee drinker over to the dark side, you can’t go wrong with this one.
