A Nice Cuppa

Starbucks sent out a teaser email to all on its consumer mailing list announcing something “Venti big” coming on April 8th. Being that it is a teaser, the coffee company of course left it as a big mystery. What might it be?
My money on the release of its everyday Pike Place Roast. I feel confident […]

If it weren’t for coffee, I wouldn’t be writing this right now. Seriously. When you have an infant and a toddler, you might as well have an IV drip of the strongest stuff available. Last night alone I went to bed at 11 and was up at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 … well, you get the […]

When craving a cup of Mariage Freres’ Marco Polo tea, there are a few places avid drinkers can turn stateside, one source is Williams Sonoma. But, while the item can in most cases be found at a Williams Sonoma storefront, it isn’t always possible to find it online. For those due for a […]

If there is ever a time to splurge on yourself, others and the waist-line, the holiday season is it! Chef’s Catalog is making it easy, by reducing the price on their fabulous chocolate fountain (Shown above, discounted from $250 to $99!). Imagine the fun of dipping strawberries, banana, cookies, cherries and other delights […]

Holiday gatherings don’t have to be complicated. Some of the easiest and best celebrations are impromptu to start, requiring nothing more than a rich and tasty cup of coffee paired with a sweet treat. These types of gatherings can take place at home or the office. Munn’s World Coffee offers some fun […]

As my boyfriend pointed out to me the other day, it’s now officially the holiday season as Starbucks stores all over the world have broken out their signature red cups. For the next few months, we’ll all be able to brighten our mornings and drag ourselves into the office with steaming hot Egg Nog, Gingerbread, […]

Never one to pass up free coffee, I jumped at the chance to review three blended coffees from Starbucks that were made especially for the Aspen Food and Wine Festival held this year.
Coffee is very similar to wine in that the concept of terroir, or ‘taste of the earth’, comes directly into play with how […]

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 […]

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 […]

Earlier this week Green Mountain Coffee Roasters unveiled its latest coffee, Gombe Reserve–In Cooperation with the Jane Goodall Institute. “Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has always had a values-driven approach to coffee, believing that coffee can help the greater good. We’re thrilled to work with the Jane Goodall Institute to bring this great coffee to market […]