According to Natural Solutions magazine, one way to reap the benefits of caffeine, a natural skin firmer that stimulates fluid flow, simply fill your tub a couple of inches high with ground coffee, add warm water, put on some panty hose (to create a D-I-Y wrap) and soak away. If that sounds like too much [...]

If you were always told that nothing good is ever free, think again. Check this out–complimentary (yep, FREE) holiday coffee tastings at your local Peet’s. Saturday December 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free tastings of three coffees featured in Peet’s Holiday Coffee Gifts: Holiday Blend, Major Dickason’s Blend® and Arabian Mocha Java. Saturday December 20, 11:00 [...]

Chemical engineers at the University of Nevada say they’ve made a high quality biodiesel from coffee grounds. The researchers estimate their process could produce about 340 million gallons of biodiesel from coffee world wide, and they could make about $8 million in profits just from Starbuck’s coffee grounds. Here’s the full story from the University [...]

Adjustable bracelet with recycled blue glass beads and Kentucky coffee beans (pictured above). Since I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, I am constantly amazed at what artists come up with. That’s why this new find has me beaming ear to ear. Kentucky artists Josie Lamb Williams and Mark Williams of Mayapple Creations [...]

I have to admit I’m a bit intimidated by all the coffee drink possibilities. While I pretty much tend to stick to what I know, I do like to learn about all the other options available. Here’s my Coffee Drink cheat sheet: Americano: A single shot of espresso with about 7 ounces of hot water added to the mix. [...]

Those who know me know I spend a good amount of time at Trader Joe’s, where they have unique coffee and a chocolate selection that’s to die for. It’s no surprise, then, that I have become addicted to Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans. The dark, smooth chocolate is the perfect balance to the slightly bitter espresso bean [...]

While coffee might be best enjoyed by the cup, there’s another way to appreciate the bean it all its glory–by cooking with it. And what better way to start than with the veritable coffee cooking bible, Sandra Gluck’s The Best of Coffee: A Cookbook, which features over 40 recipes such as Mud Pie, Mocha Brownies, [...]

Leave it to Trader Joe’sto come up with a reasonably-priced, decadent cup a joe in the spirit of the holidays. Trader Joe’s new Gingerbread Coffee offers the taste of freshly-baked gingerbread cookies dunked in coffee, but without the cookies (and the calories!). The blend starts with a bright mix of Colombian and Mexican 100 percent Arabica beans roasted to [...]

If you’re at all interested in home roasting or big into DIY, do I have the blog for you. Ed not only works for a major coffee retailer (and the best, if you ask me), but also explores coffee roasting in his free time–in his garage at home. From step by step instructions on cupping and [...]

The concept of Fair Trade refers to an equitable and fair partnership between consumers in North America and producers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. One of the ideals behind the Fair Trade movement is ensuring that the vast majority of the world’s coffee farmers (who are small holders) get a fair price [...]