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Survey of Coffee Drinkers Will Jolt Your System

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:10:31 +0000

Nothing is certain except death and taxes…and our need for coffee. A new Zagat survey of 1,700 coffee drinkers has found that people who gulp down some joe each day tend to enjoy 2.2 cups daily. But that’s merely the beginning on what this study uncovered: IF IT’S A DAY OF THE WEEK, WE NEED [...]

Maine U.S. Senator King to Host 'Capitol Coffee with Angus'

Renee Nelson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:21:22 +0000

One of my favorite episodes of 'The West Wing' was about ‘Big Block of Cheese Day.’ The whole point of the episode was that groups that might not normally make it into the White House had a chance to meet with someone in the administration. As much of the staff did not want to do it, in the end, everyone learned something new about the world. Senator Angus King is doing something similar, but with coffee.

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 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:30:37 +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.

You Love Your Coffee, But How About an $11,000 Coffee Maker?

Randy McCoy — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:07:25 +0000

People love their coffee and a good cup of coffee is hard to beat. Something else that’s hard to beat is the price of a new coffee maker on the market for $11,000. It’s called 'The Clover' and it brews one cup of coffee at a time in about 45 seconds. 'The Clover' is so expensive because they are not mass produced; they’re built to order and can produce the same cup of coffee every time it’s used. 'The Clover' can precisely regulate brewing time, amount of water and most importantly the temperature.