Tea contains less caffeine than coffee but collars many of the same health benefits: studies suggest it can help with heart problems, blood pressure, and even cancer. Its ability to improve memory and cognition have attracted particular attention from the baby-boom generation. Another cozy thought: the possibility that tea may retard aging.
Read MoreHot drinks wrap us in cooling perspiration but only if moisture can evaporate into dryer air to keep us cozy cool. So if you’re reading this in moist climes, keep those cold drinks coming! But if you’re in Colorado or New Mexico, enjoy the cooling effects of cozy hot beverages.
Read MoreThis is part two of a two-part treatment of gender inequality in the coffee industry and how the industry is addressing the issues. Colleen lists recommended solutions and highlights some innovative initiatives going on in several parts of the world.
Read MoreToday, we begin a two-part series about gender inequality in the coffee industry and how the industry is addressing these issues. This first part covers four major problem areas: distribution of labor, income, ownership, and leadership and decision making.
Read MoreLet’s talk today about the lovely French press: how it started, the ways it has adapted to different uses over the years, and how upstart Americans are trying to take the French out of its name.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever drunk Air Force flight line or infamous “Navy” coffee and are nostalgic about it, you now have a convenient way of enjoying the blast with a sweeter taste: Go Cubes chewable coffee.
Read MoreAside from those three espressos you consumed just to make it through your morning meetings, here’s something else that will really have you buzzing: Consumption of coffee is on the rise!
Read MoreWe return today with a second post about diners and coffee shops in iconic TV shows of the 1990s and beyond, with a nod to their real-life counterparts. This one focuses on specialty coffee shops that hosted the casts of Friends, Frasier, and Felicity.
Read MoreWe’re launching a two-part post about diners and coffee shops in iconic TV shows of the 1990s and beyond, with a nod to their real-life counterparts. This first post focuses on three classic diners, which featured drip coffee and pie or other eats, rather than the specialty drinks we see in other series..
Read MoreToday, we’ll give you some ideas for dressing up your drinks with ice cubes to keep things fun – with edible flowers, fruits, and herbs!
Read MoreAs summer approaches, it seemed appropriate to talk about ice cream and, especially, the history and currency of ice-cream churns. If you have a churn, bust it out--it's time.
Read MoreAfter earlier blog posts on vending-machine coffee in Japan and some fine independent coffee shops in three cities, we return here with our final post on how large chains have influenced the Land of the Rising Sun's exploding coffee industry.
Read MoreApril 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?
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