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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coffee-tea-caffeine-dementia-risk-study/

What to know about a new study on coffee, tea, caffeine and dementia risk CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."

☕️ Local Coffee Find: Reginald’s Coffee

Just finished brewing up the Schoolhouse Blend from Reginald's Coffee (shoutout to Bethel Park! 🌲), and it’s a winner! It’s a very solid medium roast—super smooth on the palate with a nice, subtle sweetness that lingers. If you like a balanced cup that isn't overly bitter, this one hits the spot.
Highlights:
• Notes: Balanced, Sweet, Cocoa 🍫
• Roast: Medium & Smooth

Definitely worth a try if you're looking to support a local roaster.

Reginald's Coffee

Some very good coffee in the Tampa airport. The Cafe Ybor is definitely worth a try

Thought this was a good reminder, not all grinders are the same. Grinders have a major impact on the quality of your cup of coffee!

Comparing 3 types of coffee grinders ⚙️

🔪 Blade Grinders

How they grind: Chop beans randomly with spinning blades

Key points:
❌ Very inconsistent particle size
❌ Produces many fines and large chunks
❌ Uneven extraction → bitter & sour flavors
❌ High heat can damage aroma compounds

Result:
➡️ Lowest brew quality, poor flavor balance

🔩 Conical Burr Grinders
How they grind: Beans crushed between a cone and ring burr

Key points:
✅ Much better consistency than blade
⚠️ Wider (bimodal) particle distribution
⚠️ Produces more fines than flat burrs
✅ Lower heat, stable grinding
✅ Fuller body, textured mouthfeel

Result:
➡️ Balanced, forgiving grinder with good overall quality

⚙️ Flat Burr Grinders
How they grind: Beans ground between two flat burrs

Key points:
✅ Most uniform particle size (narrow distribution)
✅ Very even extraction
✅ High flavor clarity and precision
⚠️ Can generate more heat if poorly designed
⚠️ Less forgiving, requires accurate dialing

Result:
➡️ Best for clean, clear, high-precision brews

🔬 Scientific Takeaway
Extraction quality depends on particle size uniformity
Blade ❌ → uneven extraction
Conical ⚠️ → balanced but wider range
Flat ✅ → most consistent and repeatable