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Organic Coffee Soda


I’m not sure the words “coffee” and “soda” necessarily go together, but that could just be my palate talking.  The folks at Java Pop, Inc. have come up with an earth-friendly coffee soda that is working on getting your taste buds tingling in the best possible way.
It is 100% natural, non-dairy based, carbonation available in […]

Sweetie, that’s Chai


It was a summer afternoon when I was out on my bike in the hip town next to mine with a chai-fiend friend. I was really, really overwarm. I asked for a chai at the hip coffee shop and a very hip-looking man gave it to me. Looking back, he was probably […]

Adagio Teas Online


There is no shortage of tea suppliers these days. A simple search online will result in dozens of online stores dedicated to all things tea. One of those online stores was introduced to me by a coworker via a coupon for $5 off my purchase. What a perfect way to get my attention. I figured […]

Biscotti: Sidekick No More


Biscotti is by nature a complement to buzzful drinks. It is simply too crunchy and, more often than not, too bland to be anything but dunked and dissolved in a little cup of flavorful brew. But there are a handful that are worth eating without a primo cappucino; a few that can go […]

Planet-Friendly Java Jolt: Yuban Coffee


Last year, Yuban, a coffee company owned by the food conglomerate Kraft, earned their Rainforest Alliance certification. So what does that mean exactly? It means that at least 30% of their beans are grown using ecologically sensitive farming methods. It also means that their farms give steady work, fair wages, health benefits […]

SoBe Energy Coolatta available at Dunkin’ Donuts


SoBe Beverages, best known for their bottled energy drinks, has teamed up with Dunkin’ Donuts to offer a new beverage this summer: the SoBe Energy Coolatta. The cherry citrus-flavored will be a nice addition to Dunkin’ Donuts popular line of frozen slush drinks which includes Coffee Coolatta, Lemonade Coolatta, Vanilla Bean Coolatta, and other fruit […]

Coffee break time!


I recently came into acquisition of this unique little espresso maker through my stepmother. She works in a church thrift store in Florida in the winter, saw this and immediately thought of me. She also keeps her eyes open for antique style china coffee cups and saucers, as she knows I am fond of collecting […]