April 3 is national Chocolate Mousse Day in the United States, so we thought you might like to know a bit more about where this fabulous dessert comes from and have a few recipes to try.
Read MoreMore than 24 partner farms in California are working to develop southern California as the first specialty coffee growing region in the continental United States. Though they face obstacles, they're selling beans now through Blue Bottle Coffee and look forward to exciting growth in the years ahead.
Read MoreIf you're a dedicated tea drinker and haven’t tried the oh-so-amazing first flush teas of the spring season, you might be seriously missing out. We give you a few tips here to get you started now.
Read MoreToday we spotlight several coffee companies and coffee-themed organizations doing wonderful things for people in need around the globe.
Read MoreCold brew’s longer, gentler infusion process produces a naturally sweeter coffee, and you can pour it over ice without extreme dilution because it’s already cold. Read on to see why cold brew is becoming more popular and how to brew at home.
Read MoreTraditionally, tea time is a British ritual, but several hotels and cafes across America pay tribute to this afternoon pastime, much to tea lovers’ delight. We've highlight the origins of afternoon and high tea here, plus a few wonderful places to enjoy them!
Read MoreIf you want the best cup of joe, you’ll want to do a little research on one of the basic parts of making coffee: water. To get you started, we lay out some of it for you here.
Read MoreHawaii is best known for its robust coffee production (Kona and Kauai), but did you know tea farming is increasing on the Big Island?
Read MoreDid you know we have a National Croissant Day and it's today, January 30? That's right: another day to drink great French press coffee kept hot with our Koffee Kozee and enjoy a treat (or two).
Read MoreIf you love your French press coffee but wonder if other methods might produce a great cuppa, consider the pour-over for a rich alternate brew.
Read MoreIf playing app games rivals the caffeine addiction in your life, read here about several coffee-themed apps for your iPhone or Android smart phone.
Read MoreTry coffee flour for a new adventure in baking and cooking.
Read MoreToday (January 2) is National Cream Puff Day, which seems like a great way to break one of those New Year's resolutions before the year gets out of hand. Wonderful with coffee in a cozy nook.
Read MoreColleen suggests we keep that Old St. Nick spirit alive and grab a handful of minty goodness (or other flavor) today in a candy cane. Here are some interesting facts about this delightful candy.
Read MoreAnother holiday (national day of observance) is upon us: Bake Cookies Day (Monday, December 18). So we've lined up some favorite recipes for cookies from around the world for you to try.
Read MoreApparently, December is National Write a Friend Month (we know, who thinks of these things?). So we're offering you some brief "thinking-of-you" notes that you may find suitable for certain friends on your list.
Read MoreConsidering a trip to Japan or just interested in their coffee culture? We've described a few of their best independent coffee shops here.
Read MoreAccording to the Apicius, a collection of Roman cookery recipes from the early 5th century AD, the bread/egg/milk concoction existed as early as the Roman Empire -- their version was known as Pan Dulcis.
Read MoreNational Espresso Day is November 23, so we thought you might enjoy seeing some of our favorite ways to enjoy espresso--from "straight up" to mixed with steamed milk and foam.
Read MoreHere's a quick tour around favorite and unique finger sandwiches to enjoy with your tea--a cozy way to enjoy two-bite snacks in the afternoon.
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