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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 hidden [...]
It seems that everywhere I turn these days, I’m bombarded with Peppermint (and Pumpkin, and Eggnog, and Gingerbread) Mochas. What’s next–Latkes Lattes?
Seriously, though, I tried my first ever Peppermint Mocha at Peet’s last week, and I have to say I enjoyed it far more than a regular mocha. Not sure if any credit can be [...]
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 a smooth, [...]
Remember when I told you about Ed?
Well, he’s back, and he’s got the hand-crafted, home roasted beans to prove it. He’s been busy roasting Finca Mauritania beans lately, with the promise of a spring roast in the near future. To read about why he selected Finca Mauritania coffee, click here.
In today’s economy especially, I’m a big advocate of supporting [...]
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 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Free [...]
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 of [...]
I’m all in favor of big corporations that donate to worthy causes. Even in tough times, it’s nice to see people giving back. While I’m not a huge fan of Starbucks approach to business (put every Mom & Pop coffee shop out of business), I am a fan of their recently-launched campaign to raise money for [...]
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.
Black coffee: A [...]