Coffee for your Body

Posted on May 25, 2011 by BERNARD

We talked before about the amazing effects coffee can have on your mind, but what about your body? In addition to giving your brain a boost, coffee can also help your body. The caffeine in coffee increases alertness and gives you energy to get moving or do something active, like take a yoga class or go for a jog.  Coffee itself has very few calories, so you don’t have to worry about adding extra time to your workout just to burn it off.

Coffee also helps with post-workout soreness. Some studies show that drinking coffee after a workout helps reduce muscle aches and pains. Sometimes a cup of coffee or two helps even more than taking a pain reliever. Remember, it is still important to stay hydrated and to drink plenty of water when working out.

Additionally, for all of you watching your weight, a cup of black coffee contains only a few calories (about five). It’s the milk and flavorings that add extra calories.

Come visit  Global Peace Factory in Frisco, Texas and get 15% 0ff! We serve some of the best coffee around, including lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and more! We also offer a variety other menu items, including teas, frappes, smoothies, salads, paninis, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.

At Global Peace Factory, we are actively involved in the community and do our best to help make the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. Even as you’re enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re helping others. We can tell you from personal experience: helping those in need tastes great! Come check out Global Peace Factory for yourself.

We also offer catering services in DFW!

 

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Coffee for Your Mind

Posted on May 24, 2011 by BERNARD

Have you ever heard people say they can’t function because they haven’t had their morning cup of coffee? Well, there may be some truth to what they are saying.

The caffeine in coffee can actually work wonders for your mind! In fact, many studies show that caffeine positively affects cognition, memory, and the ability to complete complex tasks. Caffeine also helps boost your mood, makes you more energized, improves your overall feeling of well-being, and therefore may make you more extroverted. We see it happen all the time at Global Peace Factory. Why do you think coffee houses are such a popular place to hang out? Try sipping on a coffee drink before your next party or social gathering to test it out for yourself.

 

 

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Caffeine…did you know?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by BERNARD

Caffeine helps you wake up in the morning, gives you a boost in the afternoon, and keeps you going throughout the day. But what else do you know about it? Our guess is, probably not much! Read on to find out more.

  • It takes only 15 to 20 minutes for caffeine to get into your blood, and its effects can last for more than four hours.
  • In the United States, more than 450 million (yes, million!) cups of coffee are consumed every day!
  • Ninety percent of Americans consume caffeine in some form (coffee, tea, sodas, etc.) every day.
  • Contrary to popular belief, darkly roasted coffee beans have less caffeine than lightly roasted beans.
  • For all you brainiacs out there: The full chemical name for caffeine is 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine. Its chemical formula is C8H10N4O2.
  • Caffeine is a crystalline white powder in its pure state.
  • Caffeine can be found in about 60 different plants.
  • 10g of caffeine is considered a lethal dose.

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Tea Time: Part 3

Posted on May 18, 2011 by BERNARD

Now that we’ve filled you in on the benefits of drinking tea, let’s talk about how it tastes! Whatever your taste buds desire, there is bound to be a tea on our menu to meet your needs. Read on to find out more!

Organic Classic Breakfast Tea. This is a rich and flavorful blend of full-bodied black tea leaves. Perfect with or without milk and sweetener.

Organic Earl Grey Tea. The refreshing scent of bergamot wafts from every cup of these finely scented organic black tea leaves.

Aromatic Organic Chai Tea. This is an aromatic and alluring blend of exotic spices and the finest black whole leaf teas.

Organic Spring Jasmine Tea. Fragrant with the scent of night-blooming jasmine, this whole-leaf green tea is as flavorful as it is memorable.

Organic Genmaicha (Toasted Rice) Green Tea. This is an aromatic combination of green teas blended with naturally sweet roasted rice, a Japanese and American classic.

Fragrant Organic Oolong Tea. A complex and naturally sweet aroma with a smooth liquor that continues to sweeten the palate sip after sip.

Simply Organic Mint Tea. A refreshing and cooling drink reminiscent of crisp mountain air. Simply delicious!

Organic Sweet Chamomile Citrus Tea. This tea is naturally sweet, honey-like, and considered to be the most relaxing of all teas. It has a lingering delicate flavor. This tea is a naturally sweet and full-bodied infusion of chamomile and aromatic herbs.

Not sure which one you want? Come talk to our Global Peace Factory baristas for more information! We serve some of the best tea around, and we offer a variety of other menu items, including coffee (of course!), frappes, smoothies, salads, paninis, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and much more!

At Global Peace Factory, we are actively involved in the community and do our best to help make the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. Even as you’re enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re helping others. We can tell you from personal experience: helping those in need tastes great! Come check out Global Peace Factory for yourself.

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Tea Time: Part 2

Posted on May 17, 2011 by BERNARD

Tea has so many benefits, we couldn’t fit them all into one blog! In our last post, we discussed how tea is good for your teeth, is calorie free, has significantly less caffeine than coffee, and is a great source of antioxidants. But that’s not all! Read on to find out more about what else this tasty drink has to offer!

Speed up your metabolism. Some studies show that drinking a couple of cups of green tea each day can help speed up your metabolism. In fact, it may lead to an extra 50-100 calories burned each day.

Give your immune system a boost. There may be some truth behind drinking tea when you’re not feeling well. In some studies, tea has been shown to increase immune system activity.

Protect against disease. Did you know that tea can actually help reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke? Drinking tea has been shown to help keep your arteries from clogging, therefore lowering your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Lower your stress. Tea can help lower the amount of the stress hormone cortisol in your body.

Does all this talk of tea make you want a cup? Stay tuned for our next post when we will fill you in on our tantalizing tea menu!

At Global Peace Factory, we are actively involved in the community and do our best to help make the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. Even as you’re enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re helping others. We can tell you from personal experience: helping those in need tastes great! Come check out Global Peace Factory for yourself.

We also offer catering services in DFW!

 

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Tea Time: Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2011 by BERNARD

At Global Peace Factory, there’s no doubt we love our coffee, but we don’t discriminate against other drinks! In fact, we have a passion for tea, too! Read on to find out more about some of the benefits of drinking tea.

Less caffeine. Depending on how much natural energy you have, this could be a good or a bad thing. But if you are looking for a savory drink that won’t affect your ability to fall asleep, try some tea! Typically, tea has about two to three times less caffeine than coffee.

Tea for your teeth. Did you know tea can actually help protect your teeth? Well, now you do! Tea contains fluoride and tannins that help fight plaque. It’s the sugar that some people add to their tea that can actually be bad for your teeth.

Ample antioxidants. Like coffee, tea is a good source of antioxidants. An antioxidant is a dietary substance that helps prevent damage to your body’s cells and can even help repair damage that has already been done.

Calorie free. Tea itself doesn’t have any calories. Just beware of how much sweetener or milk you add.

Want more? Stay tuned for our next post when we will discuss some more benefits of tea!

In the meantime, come get a cup of gourmet tea from Global Peace Factory in Frisco, Texas! We serve some of the best tea around, and we offer a variety other menu items, including coffee (of course!), frappes, smoothies, salads, paninis, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and much more!

At Global Peace Factory, we are actively involved in the community and do our best to help make the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. Even as you’re enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re helping others. We can tell you from personal experience: helping those in need tastes great! Come check out Global Peace Factory for yourself.

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Cappu-what?? The history of the cappuccino

Posted on April 25, 2011 by BERNARD

We’ve talked before about what a cappuccino is, but do you know where it originally came from? Or how long it has been around? Read on to find out more about the history of the cappuccino. You might just be surprised at what you learn!

This drink became popular in the 1900s and has stayed that way ever since.  The word cappuccino comes from the Italian word capuchin, which means hood or small cap. In the early 16th century, there was a particular group of Franciscan monks called Capuchin monks, named for the hoods they wore. This is where cappuccino originated.

To remind you, a cappuccino is made from one or two shots of espresso topped with equal parts of steamed milk and steamed milk foam. People often get cappuccinos confused with lattes. The basic difference between a latte and a cappuccino is that a latte is much milkier. A latte is made with a double shot of espresso topped with steamed milk and finished with a quarter-inch of steamed milk foam. The milk is poured down the side of the cup to cause the two liquids to swirl together, creating an almost marbleized appearance.

Come get a cup of gourmet coffee from Global Peace Factory in Frisco, Texas! We serve some of the best cappuccinos around, and we offer a variety other menu items, including teas, frappes, smoothies, salads, paninis, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and much more!

At Global Peace Factory, we are actively involved in the community and do our best to help make the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. Even as you’re enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re helping others. And we can tell you from personal experience: helping those in need tastes great! Come check out Global Peace Factory for yourself.

We also offer catering services in DFW!

 

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Unique ways to use coffee beans: Part 2

Posted on April 11, 2011 by BERNARD

Make a paperweight. Fill a small bag with leftover coffee beans for an impromptu paperweight.

Eliminate refrigerator odor. If you just can’t get rid of a smell in your refrigerator, try placing a bowl of coffee beans inside it. This should help eliminate any leftover odors.

Fresh breath. Ran out of gum or mints? No problem! Just suck on a coffee bean for a few minutes, and your breath should be back to normal.

Add to potted plants. You can add ground coffee beans to the plant pots in your house. It will help keep flies and other mites at bay and improve the quality of the soil. However, do not use in excess.

Clean your pots and pans. Coarsely ground coffee beans have been found to be very effective for cleaning greasy pans.

Keep cats away from your garden. Coffee beans can also help keep cats away from your garden. Grind up some coffee beans, mix them with orange peels, and place them around your plants. This should help keep kitties from digging in your garden without harming your plants.

Of course, at Global Peace Factory, we think the best thing to do with coffee beans is (yep, you guessed it) drink them! Come try out a cup of our gourmet coffee at Global Peace Factory in Frisco, Texas. We serve the best coffee in the Dallas area, and by enjoying a coffee or meal at Global Peace Factory, you’re actively contributing to making the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. We also offer a variety of other drinks, including teas, smoothies, and even cocktails! We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

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Unique ways to use coffee beans: Part 1

Posted on April 8, 2011 by BERNARD

Help shrink your pores. Believe it or not, coffee beans can actually help shrink your pores. Put two cups of medium or light roast beans (they have the most caffeine) in a bowl of hot water. Once the water has cooled a bit, splash some of it on your face. This will help give you a “tighter” feeling in your skin.

Freshen up your face. Another way to use coffee beans for beauty is to coarsely grind coffee beans and apply them to your wet face. Then gently scrub the grounds on your face. This creates an exfoliating effect and helps get rid of any dead or dry skin.

Make a pie weight. All of you bakers know how crucial a pie weight can be when baking. Simply line your pie crust with foil and cover with coffee beans. This will help keep the crust from rising too much.

Put a candle in its place. To help keep a candle in its place, try filling your vase, hurricane, or candleholder with coffee beans. This will help keep the candle steady and catch any overflow wax.

Get rid of smelly hands. If your hands are smelly from cutting onions, cooking, or cleaning, try using coffee beans to help get rid of the smell. Simply rub some coffee beans between the palms of your hands for a few seconds to help get rid of any odor.

Come try out a cup of our gourmet coffee at Global Peace Factory in Frisco, Texas. We serve the best coffee in the Dallas area! By enjoying a coffee or meal at Global Peace Factory, you’re actively contributing to making the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. We also offer a variety of other drinks, including teas, smoothies, and even cocktails! We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

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Low-calorie coffee drinks

Posted on April 7, 2011 by BERNARD

Oftentimes people come into Global Peace Factory looking for low-calorie options. We thought we would share some tips and tricks to help you when it comes to knowing what to order. Check out our list below!

Drip coffee. A cup of black coffee has very few calories and can help give you a boost for your morning workout. If you can’t drink it black, try adding low-fat or skim milk and a zero-calorie sweetener.

Hold the whip. Whipped cream can add quite a few calories to your favorite coffee drink. Ask the barista to skip the whip and save yourself some calories.

Choose low-fat milk. Many coffee and espresso drinks include milk. Ask your barista to replace whole or 2% milk with a low-fat option like 1% or skim.

Try a tea. Like coffee, many teas have very few calories on their own. It is typically the sugar or other flavor additives that rack up the calories. Try an iced green tea or a chai tea latte with low-fat milk.

Watch your portion size. This one might be obvious, but the bigger the cup, the more calories.

Come get a cup of the best coffee in Dallas from Global Peace Factory! We offer a variety of low-calorie drinks as well as other healthy menu items like some of our paninis and salads.

At Global Peace Factory, we are actively involved in the community and do our best to help make the world a better place. For every dollar we make, we give a percentage to local charities. We believe that the best way we can serve our community is by serving you. Even as you’re enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re helping others. And we can tell you from personal experience: helping those in need tastes great! Come check out Global Peace Factory for yourself.

We also offer catering services in DFW!

 

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