Coffee Intelligence Agency

Fiction. Espresso is merely a concentrated form of drink made by forcing hot water that's under pressure through finely ground coffee. A lot of people think that by adding an extra shot to their daily latte will give them the little pick-me-up they need in the morning before heading into the workday. They're unfortunately wrong. So what do you need to drink if you actually want that quick burst of energy? The answer might surprise you. Break out your coffeemaker and make yourself a pot of light roast coffee. Yep, plain, old fashioned drip coffee will give you the jolt you need. A good rule of thumb is, the lighter the roast, the more caffeine it has. Ultimately, the break down of coffee roasts is as follows:

• Light roast/Light City Roast (or Half City)
• Medium roast/Full City Roast
• French/Vienna Roast
• Italian Roast (espresso)

If you enjoy the taste of charcoal, then by all means go for the Italian roast, but I personally go for the medium roast coffees. Medium roasts are the perfect combination of caffeine with a wonderful, full-bodied flavor minus the charcoal.