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Starbucks Releases Their Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:29:43 +0000

Ever heard the expression "that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee"? Well, not that long ago a cup of coffee did cost a dime. (And you can still get a cup for well less than a dollar in many places.)

Of course, Starbucks began blowing the lid off the coffee price structure about 15 years ago. Now the average latte at the ubiquitous chain costs around four bucks. And if java lovers want a Grande-sized cup of Starbucks' newest coffee, Costa Rica Finca Palmilera, they will have to shell out $7.

Can Coffee Help You Maintain a Sunny Outlook?

Donald Deane — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:05:37 +0000

Coffee lovers, rejoice! In addition to helping jump-start your morning, a cup of Joe may also improve brain function, specifically the part of your noggin that controls the recognition of positive words, says a new study.

11 Signs You're Drinking Too Much Coffee

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:09:07 +0000

There are few people who can’t get through their busy day without a cup of strong black coffee. It gets the blood moving, make your brain work faster and keeps you from falling down face first at your desk in a puddle of your own drool. Some don’t drink it at all because they think [...]

Irish Coffee Recipe For St. Patrick's Day

Cathy Kates — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:10:28 +0000

YUMMY! Indulge in a little Irish flavor on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day, with this Taste of Home Irish Coffee Recipe. INGREDIENTS •2 teaspoons sugar •2 ounces Irish whiskey •2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast) •1/4 cup heavy whipping cream •1 teaspoon green creme de menthe DIRECTIONS •Divide sugar and [...]

You Won't Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:36 +0000

A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average. Accounting Principals, a unit of staffing services company Adecco SA, polled 1,000 US workers last month and found we spend more than $1,000 annually on coffee [...]

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:17:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:31:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day. According to a new study, which tracked nearly 113,000 adults over 20 years, women who drink three cups of coffee a day have a 20 percent lower risk of developing basal cell carcinoma — the most [...]

Magic Metal Beans Keep Your Coffee Hot For Hours

Cathy Kates — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:33:22 +0000

Coffee Joulies were invented by a couple of guys named Dave. If you're tired of searing the flesh on your tongue or drinking tepid coffee because you got too busy, then these stainless steel beans are for you!

According to Ben Popken, he would seriously trade a cow for these nifty beans!

Best Coffee in the Northland — Our Top Five

Cathy Kates — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:00:32 +0000

Nothing smells better than fresh ground coffee beans, except for a steaming hot cup of fresh brewed java, from those beans. If you ask several people what the word “coffee” means to them, you’ll get several different answers. To some it means 15 minutes they don’t have to work and can gossip in the break [...]