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How coffee changes our sense of taste

How coffee changes our sense of taste

Sweet food is made sweeter when paired with coffee, according to research on how coffee changes our sense of taste from Aarhus University in Denmark. Published in the scientific journal Foods, 156 test subjects had their sense of smell and taste tested before and after drinking coffee. The researchers found no changes in their sense of smell, but they found that the sense of taste was affected.
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Study finds thinking about coffee makes you more alert

According to a new University of Toronto (U of T) study, just being reminded of coffee can cause a person to become more alert and attentive. “Coffee is one of the most popular beverages and a lot is known about its physical effects,” says Sam Maglio, co-author of the study, and Associate Professor in the Department of Management at U of T Scarborough and Rotman School of Management.
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University of Newcastle study reveals brewing method with most caffeine

Crema Coffee Garage and the University of Newcastle have released a report measuring the caffeine content of coffee when prepared via different brewing methods. Espresso was found to have the highest concentration, which extracted 4200 milligrams of caffeine per litre. “While caffeine analysis of espresso has been explored, we found there was little information that showcased caffeine content in other methods and even fewer resources contextualised that data for the Australian market and consumers,” Crema Coffee Garage Project Manager Ravelle King says. “The results of this study are a guide to understanding which brew methods produce more or less caffeine, allowing consumers to make more informed decisions about how they consume coffee.”
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