A Nice Cuppa

Southern Living magazine recently ran a piece on grabbing celebratory drinks while on the go this holiday season.  One of the drinks they featured was Hot Mexican Coffee from a place called Hugo’s in Houston.  It’s one of chef/owner Hugo Ortega’s popular traditions, and, as they described it, is “coffee infused with Mexican cinnamon, piloncillo […]

My local Wild Oats Supermarket is closing to make room for Whole Foods. Everything in the store was 40% off so I made sure to stop by the tea section. Most of the shelves were empty but I did manage to find something of interest, Vanilla Bean tea from Mighty Leaf. This tea, with pieces […]

And now for a different type of coffee post … one that incorporates chocolate!  The folks at Twix are gearing up to introduce a limited edition candy bar, the Twix Java. 
A bar made up of coffee, caramel and a chocolate cookie, covered in milk chocolate, this just might be the perfect treat for your favorite coffee […]

My wife emailed me to let me know that her coworker suggested she try the iced English Breakfast Tea from Snapple. “Great! Let me know how it is,” I said. Meanwhile, I was trying to think of a nearby store that I thought might carry it so that I could also try it. I was […]

While visiting some friends and drinking their coffee I discovered a lovely coffee mix-in: Trader Joe’s Soy Milk Creamer.  Usually I stay away from soy in my coffee unless I’ve been watching PETA videos, but I decided to try it.  Guess what?  Deliciousness.  Not soy-like at all.  It was quite sweet, though, and that’s what […]

Believe it or not, one of the most popular pieces we’ve run on A Nice Cuppa has been a small article introducing Captain Michael’s of Savannah coffee.  Captain Michael, otherwise known as Paula Deen’s husband, has a full line of gourmet coffee that is fresh-roasted in Savannah and delivered right to your doorstep.
The biggest question […]

Everybody’s favorite perfectionist foodie magazine tasted twenty teas (wish I worked there…) to find out if el cheap-o (relatively speaking) varieties held up to the latest, hippest, and most expensive varieties.  Despite the plethora of pyramid-shaped and nylon mesh tea bags, good old Twinings English Breakfast still takes the cake.  Cook’s Illustrated tasters tried the […]

For those still enjoying summer-like weather, this one’s for you.  When the weather is warm and the sun is bright, it’s the perfect time to whip up a pitcher of Sun Tea.  Although it seems often a rite of summer, I won’t tell if you enjoy it year-round.  The folks at Country Living magazine recently shared […]

For the tea lovers based in Oakland, California here is a special treat… Numi is opening their first tea house and retail store in Embarcadero Cove on Friday, October 12th and you are invited.
The Numi Tea Garden has been planned as an urban oasis where customers can unwind, relax and immerse themselves in tea. The […]

When I pour myself a beverage, I usually fill my cup at least halfway with ice, and then add the drink.  I love a fully-iced drink … the only downside is that you can’t really be leisurely while drinking it, lest your drink get too diluted.  That’s one reason why I love, love, love these […]