A Nice Cuppa

No pun intended.  Forbes Magazine recently published their list of the Top 400 Richest Americans and it seems that Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is no longer included. 
Although he’s obviously still doing quite well, Starbucks shares are showing a sharp decline of 32%, as compared to last year, a decline of which has cost Schultz approximately […]

For those looking for a caffeine bolster in the dog days of summer, a tall glass of iced tea might be just the ticket.  But instead of going with the same old, same old, try these new twists from Better Homes and Gardens and perk up your summertime tea:

Frozen frills: Freeze edible flowers or mint […]

Starbucks Corporation announced earlier this week that they will be raising the prices of their coffees and other freshly made drinks across their US stores by 9 cents this month.  The reason?  Rising costs for dairy products, energy and fuel. The price hike will go into effect on July 31 and company spokesman Brandon Borrman said it will apply […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’m always on the look-out for unique gift ideas, especially for those challenging occasions when you have to send or buy a gift for someone who seemingly has everything.  Here’s a new one for your favorite tea lover … why not send them the gift of old-fashioned tea and biscuits?
Chocolatier MarieBelle New York has just […]

A Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks sure tastes good, even more so when you add the whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle.  It’s a perfect way to cool down on a hot day.  Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, the sugar, fat and calories in these drinks can catch up to you, and fast.  Are they all […]

I’m not a big fan of warm weather.  As soon as it gets hot, you can more than likely find me inside with my AC on full blast.  Now that warmer weather is finally reaching the Northeast, it’s a perfect time to start sipping some ice cold drinks, and the folks at Real Simple magazine are […]

In the May issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray, they featured a perfect centerpiece that would be ideal for tea parties and brunches alike. How cute is this?

“Fashion designer Liz Lange has a knack for pleasing moms. When we asked her for a Mother’s day centerpiece, she came up with this smart idea: […]

It might surprise you to know that I don’t drink coffee or tea. Surprises the heck out of my mom and husband, confirmed coffee addicts that they are. It’s just an aversion to hot drinks, is all. I do, however, like Starbucks mocha drinks in a glass filled with ice. ‘Specially […]