Inhalable coffee created, math geeks rejoice

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The discussion revolves around the concept of inhalable coffee, specifically a product called Le Whif, which allows users to inhale coffee powder instead of drinking it. Participants explore the implications, preferences, and experiences related to this innovative approach to caffeine consumption.

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  • Some participants express skepticism about inhaling coffee, preferring traditional methods like drinking or taking caffeine pills.
  • One participant questions the practicality of inhaling coffee, highlighting the sensory experience of drinking coffee as a significant aspect of enjoyment.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that inhaling coffee might not pair well with eating donuts.
  • Concerns are raised about the differences between inhalable coffee and caffeine pills, with one participant noting that pills may be too slow-acting for urgent needs.
  • There are light-hearted comments regarding alternative stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamines, in comparison to inhalable coffee.

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Participants generally express differing opinions on the appeal and practicality of inhalable coffee, with no consensus reached on its advantages over traditional caffeine consumption methods.

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Some participants' views are based on personal preferences and experiences, which may not encompass broader implications or scientific evaluations of inhalable coffee.

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not my thing but maybe other people on here will be into it:

Why drink your coffee when you can inhale it?

Thanks to creative engineering by Harvard professor David Edwards, coffee addicts can now breathe their morning cup of joe (and get their caffeine fix) using a product called Le Whif.

Le Whif 'gives us the kick of coffee without the cup,' says Edwards.

How does it work? Users place one end of the stick, which is about the size of a lipstick tube, to their lips, then inhale gently.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/16/le-whif-breathable-coffee_n_501568.html
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
I prefer Cocaine.
 
i guess that would work also. or amphetamines
 
How will you dunk your donuts?
 
Savouring that perfect cup of coffe as the steam hits your nose, the different oils hit the different tastebuds, the right temperature. Inhale a powder? I don't think so, just take a caffeine pill.
 
Obviously you spray them
 
WhoWee said:
How will you dunk your donuts?

People who inhale their coffee probably don't eat donuts. :biggrin:
 
How appropriate it was reported on Huffington Post :wink:.
 
well, they could give you a straw with the coffee powder on the donut
 
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Why's this different from caffine pills? I don't get it.
 
  • #11
Evo said:
Inhale a powder? I don't think so, just take a caffeine pill.

zomgwtf said:
Why's this different from caffine pills? I don't get it.
Pills are too slow acting. When you need to get that math problem done on time, you don't want to wait for a pill. :devil:
 
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I need my morning espresso. I brew a 4-demitasse pot, and dump it into my mug. Love the smell, the taste, etc. I don't think I'll be inhaling caffeine anytime soon.