Buffered caffeine ramblings on the topics of coffee, healthy living and diet, mixed in with young adventures of our three boys along the way. Enjoying the opportunity to share tips and recommendations on our success to help our readers.
So how did we end up with our favorite morning beverage? The story of coffee has its beginnings in Ethiopia, the birthplace of the Arabica coffee plant.
It is said that more than 1,000, years ago a lone goat shepherd and his flock came across a strange and mysterious plant growing upon a secluded and forgotten hillside in Ethiopia’s southwestern highlands. The shepherd noticed that his sheep were behaving in an odd manner after they had eaten the berries and leaves of the strange bush; Not only were they unusually alert, but they also appeared to be extremely hyperactive, running full of excitement and energy.
The shepherd decided to try some of the berries and leaves, and to his pleasant surprise, he too began to feel energized and very alert.
After a few hours had passed, along came a wandering monk who, after being informed of the plants amazing qualities, proceeded to take some of the bush’s fruit and branches, and then set upon his journey. Back at the monastery the monks decided to try this new and exciting substance. Soon the endless hours of praying were endured with the greatest of ease.
Its widespread use took a grip in the Ethiopian lands and later migrated on to the Arabian outlands about 600 years ago. By the 15th century, coffee had reached Persia, Egypt, Turkey, and northern Africa. Here it was to be held for many years as a sacred substance, becoming the substitute beverage in spiritual practice in place of wine where wine was forbidden. It was eventually to be unlawfully exported (the Arabs were not allowed to export the plant or unroasted beans) by a merchant, thus beginning its journey around the world. From the Muslim world, coffee first spread to Europe and became popular there during the 17th century. In 1787 the story of coffee’s journey around the world came full circle when the British laid foundations of Kenya’s coffee industry by introducing plants to British East Africa right next to neighboring Ethiopia, where coffee had first been discovered. Within a few years, coffee was to emerge as one of the most valued commodities of all time.
I received a call from a close friend who mentioned they were thrilled to be starting a new business distributing a unique fat-burning 100% organic coffee and energy tea drink that few even knew about. Being quite conservative when it comes to the "too good to be true" offers, I put aside by skepticism and did my best to keep an open mind, while still trying to poke holes in the opportunity at hand.
After a few more minutes by skeptical ways turned into eagerness and excitement. Having trusted by friend and her business savvy, I agreed to try the product and was eager to spread the word to others, especially those struggling with weight loss or diabetes, which the product has claimed to help. It was also a fair trade product that gave back to the community through local harvesters and charities that supported children in need.
When the product arrived, I started consuming the recommended two cups a day of the Boresha BSkinny Coffee and was very pleased with the taste and quality of the product. It didn't have a bitter taste like many popular coffee shops like Starbuck's or Peet's, and was bold, yet smooth enough to not require sweeteners or creamer, like most of must-have morning java additions.
Within a couple days, I could honestly feel a difference in my energy levels thanks to the buffered caffeine, which slowly released energy as the day progressed. Consuming the coffee thirty minutes before breakfast and lunch also jumpstarted my metabolism and curbed my hunger cravings. Having a busy and fairly stressful job, my stress relating cravings or multiple day "snackies" also vanished, along with my end of day headaches, probably from the ups and downs from my previous caffeine crashes.
Feeling great, I decided to jump on the scale and sure enough I had lost nearly five pounds even before my 10-day supply of coffee had been consumed! Wow, this product really does work and I know so many people who would love to try it!
