Coffee

Bean Talk: Why coffee doesn't really give you extra energy

Coffee can be useful, but it isn’t magic. To create energy and re-energise our bodies we need enough food, water and sleep

From controlling acne to protection against sun: 5 benefits of coffee for skin

In the case of frequent skin infections, using coffee regularly could help to combat problems caused by harmful bacteria

Bean Talk: Is drinking coffee on an empty stomach harmful?

Coffee sets off stomach acid production, but if you have food in your stomach, or if you drink your coffee with milk or creamer, that will aid in creating a buffer that helps to neutralise that acid

Explained: How your cup of coffee could be contributing to climate change

Global demand for coffee has led to considerable diversification in the ways of preparing coffee, including the creation of coffee capsules. The popularity of these capsules has divided public opinion. This method of preparation uses single-use individual packaging, which is harmful to environment

Explained: Why the Centre is planning to stir up the coffee industry by repealing 80-yr-old Act

The Coffee Act, 1942, was introduced to protect the struggling Indian coffee industry from the economic fallout of World War II. Officials say many of its provisions are either too restrictive or have become redundant.

5 coffees with a twist you can enjoy this monsoon

If you are one of those who want a beverage with something different this monsoon, here are some coffee recipes you can try

The sweet somethings of Cheeni Kum: How Tabu's tanginess makes perfect palette cleanser to Amitabh Bachchan's saltiness

In R Balki's 2006 film Cheeni Kum, Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan play lovers divided by age [34 vs 64], lifestyle choice [non-vegetarian vs vegetarian], and tastes [sweet vs bitter].

Round, substantial and velvety: Italy woos UNESCO with ’magical’ espresso coffee rite

Italians knock back some 30 million espressos a day, from Venice to Sicily, in porcelain cups or little glasses, with or without a splash of milk and see each one as a gesture of friendship

How Shoojit Sircar's Piku, Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri transport me back to dining table, food escapades of my Bengali home

"Interestingly, Piku is obsessed with food in a way that's familiar to all upper-class Bengalis, but the obsession manifests through the constant talk of shit and diseases, which also, very honestly, is quite familiar to this group of people."

Watch: Customer trashes McDonald's outlet in Arkansas after waiting for coffee 'too long'

The incident is about a woman trashing a McDonald's outlet in the USA's Arkansas state. It happened when the woman grew impatient for her coffee at the eatery after she was told to wait for another five minutes as per the timer.