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Pike Place Peet’s?


So, having heard all the hullabaloo about Starbucks’ new coffee (and having gotten one of those snappy little cards in the paper), I sipped for myself last week. First thought? Wow — it doesn’t taste burnt (sometimes I think I’m the only person on the planet who notices that black Starbucks coffee tastes like tar. […]

Hot Weather, Cold Brew


Until last summer I had never been much of a fan of iced coffee. The coldness muted the subtle flavors in the coffee while accentuating the bitterness. By the time I’d get to the bottom of the glass, melted ice created a watery mess that barely resembled coffee. What was the point? I’d sweat through […]

Green is the New Black for Mother’s Day


There are a lot of green and groovy mothers out there who go wild over tea.  Try two exceptional organic artisan green teas that they’ll adore - Emerald Flower Power and Jade Rings.
Emerald Flower Power is a beautifully hand rolled green tea, organically grown and sewn by artisans. An amaranth sphere bursts forth from the […]