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on a Loring Kestrel, which is a patented single burner design and delivers a smokeless roasting process. Studies have shown that co ee and espresso in particular are known to improve attention, mood, and can be bene cial to the liver. ese delectable beverages can minimize the risk of stroke, reduce risk of diabetes (when combined with proper exercise), protect against dementia, and even help with asthma symptoms. According to a study published on PubMedHealth, "Ca eine is a drug that is very similar to theophylline. eophylline is a bron- chodilator drug that is taken to open up the airways in the lungs and therefore relieve the symptoms of asthma." ough it is important to source organic, fair trade, and sus- tainable when possible, some co ee shops and roasters are taking it one step further: Biodynamic farming. Biodynamic farming is not only organically farmed, but it is done so in rhythm with the cycles of the moon. A method of farming rst introduced by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in the 1920s, it is a holistic system of agriculture. According to e Biodynamic Association, Steiner "…developed a set of homeopathic preparations used by biodynamic farmers on soil, compost, and plants that help build up the farm's innate immune system and vital forces.…By apply- ing these diverse ideas and methods, biodynamic farmers have established a worldwide reputation for creating socially respon- sible farms of extraordinary health and beauty and for producing organic products of the highest quality and avor." is is also referred to as a spiritual-scienti c method of farming. So, what does this mean for you and your cup of morning coffee or your shot of espresso? It means that the beans in the coffee you drink have been consciously picked, roasted, and prepared. It is more than just the bean itself. Or the coffee sans chemicals. It is a holistic approach to coffee and farming that not only benefits our mother earth, but the flavor of the coffee/ espresso itself, and more than this, the conscious intention put upon the preparation of each cup. At Aharon Coffee & Roasting Co., whose motto is "The Joy of Coffee," they train their staff to inject joy into each step of the coffee making process, so that each cup is infused with the intent to spread happiness, and thus raise the level of con- sciousness on the planet (they source biodynamically as well as organic and fair trade). Their biodynamic coffee is sourced from Fazenda Camocim farm in Espirito Santo, northeast of Rio de Janeiro. At this farm, little or no water is used in the peeling of the skin of the cherry of the bean. After drying, the coffee "rests" for up to three months. If you enjoy a cup of this conscience brew, you will find a slightly sweet, yet nutty flavor, with a smoothness that just skirts citrus and edges to- wards hickory and hay, with a bottom of earthiness and a touch of caramel. Consciousness in every cup. Making the world a better place one sip at a time! Caffe Luxxe Brentwood/Country Mart 225 26th Street Santa Monica, CA 90402 www.ca eluxxe.com (See website for additional locations) Blue Bottle Coffee Arts District 582 Mateo Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 www.bluebottleco ee.com (See website for additional locations) Aharon Coffee & Roasting Company 9467 Charleville Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 www.aharonco ee.com Roasting Company So, what does this mean for you and your cup of morning coffee or your shot of espresso? It means that the beans in the So, what does this mean for you and your cup of morning coffee or your shot of espresso? It means that the beans in the Locations Photos: Gary Chau, Photo bottom right: Jeff Forney October/November 2017 23