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U.N. Officially Designates Oct. 1 International Coffee Day
The United Nations has officially designated Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day, giving the long-running coffee holiday formal UN status for the first time. The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution March 10, while…
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Exclusive: Gov’t spends HK$450,000 to widen footpath at Kennedy Town’s popular tourist photo spot
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U.N. Officially Designates Oct. 1 International Coffee Day
The United Nations has officially designated Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day, giving the long-running coffee holiday formal UN status for the first time. The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution March 10, while inviting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help facilitate the annual observance in collaboration with relevant organizations, particularly the International Coffee Organization (ICO). […]
Cup of coffee a day could protect against common cause of heart failure, research finds
Your morning coffee could be doing more for your health than you realise. New research from The University of Adelaide has revealed that drinking a cup of coffee a day may protect against atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as an irregular heartbeat. It’s a common heart condition that affects one in three people in their […]
How to use coffee beans to flavour food and drinks, from ice cream and lamb loin to vodka
Beyond brews, coffee beans can be used to season sweet and savoury foods and even alcohol. Here’s how to use them in ganache, gravy and more As a seasoning, the coffee – whether whole beans (for a more subtle flavour) or ground – can be infused in liquids other than water. You can make flavoured […]