Functional Coffee?

So I'm a few years behind the times... I'd never heard of "functional" coffee before yesterday.  Coffee has always served its function quite well in my world, which is to wake me up and please my palate.

I first ran across the term in an article on coffee/caffeine and weight loss, which talks mostly about the health benefits of coffee.  Intrigued, I went in search of more information and found this blurb from specialtyfood.com

The function of coffee for many is to jumpstart themselves from bed each sleepy morning. A new coffee has been introduced that may turn this morning ritual into a healthful habit. J.O.E. is the first functional coffee enhanced with herbal extracts and amino acids. J.O.E. contains Indian, Chinese and other traditional herbs, blended with 100% certified organic Arabica coffee beans from Central America, Africa and Indonesia. (Caffeinated and decaf versions are available.) GO J.O.E. contains five ginsengs to provide increased energy, stamina and strength. KNOW J.O.E. offers a select blend of herbal extracts and amino acids to increase energy and improve memory.

And this, from an old Time Magazine article, explains what "functional foods" are:

Functional foods, or nutraceuticals, as they are sometimes called, are ordinary products (sodas, cereals, soups and even chewing gum) that have been fortified with extra vitamins, herbs or minerals.

Has anybody else tasted this stuff?  I couldn't find any reviews of GO J.O.E., other than announcements.

Well, anyway, I decided I had to try it.  I went to Jeremiah's Pick and placed my order.  Unfortunately, they didn't have CoCo-JOE (with chocolate!) available.  Oh well, that might have been a little too close to heaven anyway.  While I was there, I picked up a new burr grinder, which I desperately needed, 16 oz of Organic Peru La Florida, and ... well, needless to say, I enjoyed my shopping experience.  I like a website that makes it EASY for me to spend my money!

Now, with my new french press on its way, a new grinder, great coffee ... I'm all a-flutter with anticipation.  The mailman is going to think I've got a crush on him the way I'll be hovering around.

Comments

[Robin]

I am a drinker and distributor of JavaFit Functional Coffee. As a matter of fact, we own the trademark, "functional coffee", as of 9-21-09, we are a publically traded company, and will soon be closing negotiations with a roaster in Canada to expand beyond the US. Anyone who is interested in a FREE sample, which is one entire pot of coffee, shoot me an email, and I would be happy to send to you.

You can also visit my website:
www.myjavafit.com/robin
www.robin.javafitbuilder.com

Thanks,

Robin Ells
[email protected]

[Hugo]

Great Article!

I haven't tried joe, but I did see JavaFit mentioned. I actually drink JavaFit and I can tell you its a Great tasting coffee. I highly recomended.

Hugo
www.c.hugoandroxanne.com

[michelle]

I've been doing some research on the web about JavaFit for about a day or two, and it just sounded really interesting. One article said that it works just like Hydroxycut used to - so I couldn't help myself and I ordered a box of their coffee bags (like tea bags, but it has coffee inside). I wonder if it really tastes just like coffee!

[joanne]

i've heard the name javafit being thrown around a lot lately. being completely addicted to coffee i just have to know.. has anyone actually tried it???

[Christine Torres]

Thanks for the link, Karla, I'll check it out. My coffee just arrived today. I haven't tried the JOE yet, but the Florida is outstanding. Deee-lish.

Debra, I love those totes! I would have a hard time choosing between the La Florida and the one with the Ethiopian logo. I'll be emailing you shortly!

[Debra]

Good morning,

You mentioned the Peruvian La Florida! Great coffee! Hope you enjoy it!

I make tote bags from recycled, repurposed burlap and sisal coffee sacks. I just happen to have a tote bag made from that particular sack.

Please see it and many others at http://home.earthlink.net/~thesassyshop/

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I would be very interested in advertising on your site. Please e mail me.

Thank you and you have a very wonderful website.

Sincerely,

Debra

[Karla Burds]

For functional coffee, go to www.javalution.com

A company called Javalution has come out with a couple products called JavaFit Burn and JavaFit Energy.