Caffeine Test Strips

From Engadget: I'm not sure why you would want to order a decaf but if you really must, and you think your barista is out to get, you then you need D+Caf strips. These litmus test like strips will detect if you've accidentally gotten the full caf version of your favourite brew.

It's All About the Flavonoids

Okay, we all know that tea is supposed to be good for you but why? Apparently it's all about the flavonoids baby! They are a powerful anti-oxidant that helps lower your LDL cholesterol levels. Which is an important factor of heart health.

Chocolate, Wine and Tea Good for the Brain

Good news for all of us into the second week of Christmas binging, chocolate, wine and tea are good for the brain.

Why not Tea?

A nice primer on tea for those of you who are die hard coffee drinkers and are looking for a change.

My favourite bulk tea here in Canada is Lipton Yellow Label. It is a nice smooth tea that has been brewed for over 110 years. It comes in convenient single serving bags and is relatively inexpensive. Try it over Red Rose.

Coffee as Biofuel

Can Coffee grounds be used as biofuel? In the future ordering a cup of coffee could be good for the environment.

European Comic Adventure over at Comic Fodder

My latest post is up on Comic Fodder where I discuss my experience with European comics after our recent trip to France and Switzerland.

Coffee Drawings

Thanks to Boing Boing and Ted I was alerted to these wonderful paper napkin coffee drawings by Christoph Niemann.

Anna at Her Gymnastics Class

Here are a couple of videos of Anna at her gymnastics class: