In 2011 Starbucks signed an agreement to use Tata Global Beverages' 8,258 square foot roasting facility at Kushalnagar near Coorg as a way to produce global taste with truly local coffee. Now they have 120 stores in India and plans for many more. Here’s the scoop . . .
Read MorePeople typically use three kinds of coffee grinders: blade, electric burr, and manual (hand) burr. But the blade grinder produces inconsistently sized grounds, and the electric burr grinder generates a lot of heat. That’s why many connoisseurs choose hand-held grinders: a less expensive, more mobile way to deliver a consistent grind.
Read MoreSeveral weeks ago, we rounded up a few of the most famous coffee shops in TV sitcoms. Here, we cozy up to memories of some of our favorite movie diners and coffee shops.
Read MoreThe coffee industry is facing significant dangers from climate change. But they’re not taking it lying down. In fact, specialty coffee companies are the hipsters of the marketplace: they were talking about sustainability solutions long before it was “cool.”
Read MoreEvidence shows human-generated activity is causing climate change: increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall around the globe. Tropical latitudes, which contain the poorest countries and most coffee production, will get the worst of it.
Read More“This delicately scented ice cream has a refreshing flavor that will accompany almost any meal, and make it memorable.”
Read MoreLooking for a decent coffee-themed documentary for an exciting Friday night? Look no further. We have a few audience top-rated ones up our coffee-themed sleeves. If you want to know more about coffee cozy up to this range of topics, from single-shop journey to coffee industry details.
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We observe National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July each year. It’s a fun celebration, so read this post on ice cream history while you enjoy your favorite flavor in a bowl, cup, cone, or straight from the pint—with Koffee Kompanions’ Kream Kollar ice cream cozy to keep it from melting too quickly. The Kream Kollar cozy is insulated with heavyweight Thinsulate (TM) to keep your hands comfortable and ice cream cold in the carton.
Read MoreTea 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.
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