20% of people suffer from stomach irritation, and for many, that means limiting their coffee intake. But, a recent discovery means that those suffering from stomach irritation should be drinking more–not less–coffee.

A report published at the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, found that dark-roasted coffees such as espressos and French roast causes the stomach to reduce acid production.

“This discovery is going to help a lot of people who suffer from coffee sensitivity,” said Doctors Veronika Somoza and Thomas Hofmann, on their recent study. “As coffee-lovers, we’re very excited about this research.”

Other research indicates that 40 million people in America either avoid or limit coffee intake in order to avoid stomach irritation. Although some have found ways to cope, such as taking a heart burn medication with coffee or drinking a blend marketed as being easy on the stomach, many would like to have more freedom in choosing when and which coffee they will drink.

Following last year’s introduction of the McCafe line into neighborhood McDonald’s locations, Burger King has reportedly made plans to upgrade its own coffee offerings.

For the past five years, Burger King has offered its BK Joe brand of coffee beverages. By September, Burger King will now feature Seattle’s Best (a Starbucks brand) with various features, such as vanilla shots and mocha flavors.

The new coffee will range from $1 to $2.79 and will feature 100% Arabic beans.

So far, the deal has proved profitable for both Seattle’s Best and Burger King on the trading floor, and Burger King hopes to improve its breakfast options through the deal, offering more profit long term.

For many people who enjoy a particular sport, hobby or food item, starting a business around that interest is often somewhere in the back of their minds. Coffee shops are one of the most common business ideas–after all, who doesn’t love a steaming, robust cup of coffee?

In today’s economy, it’s not surprise that small businesses are not thriving the way they were even just a couple years ago. Coffee Shops are no exception. It seems simple enough to the prospective business owner: buy some coffee beans, and start roasting. After all, how much could it cost to brew up some coffee and put it in a paper cup?

It turns out that launching a coffee shop with the appropriate utilities and equipment costs between $100,000 and $200,000. To break even in such a situation requires selling nearly a cup of coffee every two minutes. For some locations, this might be feasible, but for others–particularly small shops in less urban areas, with fewer employees and limited hours of operation, this is nearly impossible.

So, if you’re thinking of starting a coffee shop, give it a few years. Wait until people have more spare change to spend on a cup of coffee and then rethink investing. For now, just treat yourself, your family, your friends and your co-workers to some single serving k-cups from ACS Java. They’ll thank you. If you put out a jar, maybe you’ll even get some tips!

As she pulled away from the Burger King, Crystal Branch was burned by the cup of hot coffee that an employee placed not in a cup holder, but inside a paper bag. Ms. Branch is arguing that the cup of coffee should have been visible, and that this would have spared her some pain.

For this little incident, she’s suing Burger King for $50,000. Back in 1992, another woman sued McDonalds for $2.9 million dollars following a similar coffee-spilling incident and won. Who knew getting coffee from fast food joints could be such risky business?

This year, avoid nasty burns from coffee, no matter how carelessly it’s handed to you by fast food employees. Practice coffee-handling safety: If you order coffee, watch for it as you are handed your order out the fast food window. Take care not to mishandle the cup that is labeled “HOT.”

If you want to be extra careful, remain in control of your coffee from start to finish and save a bunch of money in the process, just invest in a K-Cup brewer. You can never be too safe.

As many regions of Africa face continued political and economic instability, as they have for centuries, the Eastern African Fine Coffees Association hopes it has found a solution to some of the unrest.

Increased coffee production, says the Association, are the key to boosting the economy and stabilizing some of the social unrest seen in Eastern nation. Currently, Africa only produces about 12% of the world’s coffee, but the Association hopes to increase that percentage 15-20% by 2020.

Coffee brings people together—whether it’s being drank, processed or produced, coffee is a force for peace in the world. Next time you drink coffee, you can feel good knowing that you’re supporting a beverage that supports solutions to social crisis.