Kona Coffee Farmers Demand Coffee Label Changes

January 10, 2012

Kona coffee farmers in Hawaii want the government to require more details on coffee packages that contain blends made with Hawaiian coffee beans. To date, coffee blends sold in Hawaii containing coffee beans grown in Hawaii have to disclose what percentage of beans is grown within the islands. In order for a coffee to be [...]

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New Starbucks Rewards for UK Customers

January 10, 2012

Starbucks has finally made their mobile payment program available to customers in the UK using the official Starbucks iPhone app. This provides a wonderful addition to all of the other Starbucks services already available for iPhone users in the UK. The app can be used to manage a Starbucks Card account, transfer card balances, reload [...]

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Decaf Coffee May Still Give You a Buzz

January 9, 2012

Come again? Over 50% of us are drinking coffee each and every day, according to statistics from the National Coffee Association. And why is that? Well, most of us have an affinity for caffeine in coffee, which works as a stimulant to promote attention and alertness day to day. But a 2011 University of East [...]

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Saeco Via Veneto Review

January 9, 2012

The Saeco Via Veneto retails at $150 and is rated at a 6 for quality, an 8 for usability, an 8 for cost versus value, a 5 for aesthetics, and an 8 for overall performance. In general, this machine provides an excellent value for the money that is spent. It will brew a great shot [...]

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7 Reasons to Drink More Coffee

January 6, 2012

Do you really need another reason? Check out these fun facts to support your coffee drinking habit the next time that you are called into question. Get more antioxidants. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees contain an antioxidant known as trigonelline. This powerful antioxidant will neutralize outside free radical damage, which can help to prevent premature [...]

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Starbucks Digital Network Partners with TakePart

January 6, 2012

The Starbucks Digital Network has recently announced that they have partnered with a social action network called TakePart. TakePart offers a monthly action calendar called Take Action: 30 Ways for 30 Days, which is now regularly featured on the Starbucks My Neighborhood channel. Starbucks has decided to highlight a daily action from the calendar each week [...]

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3 New Ways to Boost Energy: Don’t Give Up Your Coffee Yet!

January 4, 2012

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape, get healthy, and get your life back on track, you may be considering kicking your coffee habit. But we’re not suggesting that you give up coffee altogether. Quite the opposite. Coffee provides a long list of health benefits when you enjoy it in moderation [...]

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Starbucks Users Want Cup Quotes Back

January 2, 2012

As a customer of Starbucks, you may be familiar with the user forum My Starbucks Idea. This forum provides an opportunity for Starbucks customers to voice their brilliant ideas, which – get this – the company actually listens to and puts into action! This user reveals that they have always enjoyed reading the quotes on [...]

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Cure a Hangover with Coffee and Aspirin?

January 2, 2012

Perhaps you’re still suffering from a killer hangover from New Year’s Eve… If that’s the case, you may have already explored a number of urban myths claiming to quickly cure a hangover. But is it even possible to get rid of a hangover once it has set in after a night of too much fun? [...]

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Learn to Time Your Coffee Drinking to Improve Your Health

December 30, 2011

By now, you are probably privy to the fact that you can enjoy delicious coffee in moderation to actually benefit your health. Who would have thunk it? But did you know that the time of day that you drink coffee and the amount that you drink can play a pivotal role in how it affects [...]

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