It seems that coffee cannot get a break. This may be due to its ubiquitous presence in the world as one of the most highly-consumed beverages (after water and in constant competition with tea and beer) thus making it a pretty easy target. Or it may be due to the rise of gourmet and specialty coffees which, when all is said-done-added-swirled-caramelized-frappéd-dipped and whipped, resembles very little the original ‘Cup O’ Joe” that was consumed up until 20 years ago. Either way, it may be time, due to solid evidence and much information on healthy practices, to give this ‘energy elixir’ a well-deserved reprieve. Coffee, and its many permutations may be an excellent addition to one’s dietary habits or prove to be the proverbial ‘simian’ draped across one’s Trapezius muscles.