A Nice Cuppa

I cannot believe how many people have responded to the coffee photo idea! And I can’t wait to show off many of the photos that have already been submitted.
Make sure to get them to me by Noon on Fridays to be considered for the Featured Posting the following week!
Until then… here are a few of […]

Hello. My name is Abbey… and I’m a coffee-holic.
Thank you for accepting me. Though, if you’re reading this site, I have a feeling you’re in the same boat.
Well, it’s time I did something with this obsession. For the next couple of weeks (or longer if this takes off), I’m going to photograph everything that I […]

I am a big fan of mom-and-pop type establishments.  Whether it be a family-run restaurant, bookstore or other retail place, I seek them out regularly and patronize them as much as I can.  That being said, I’m totally loving the people at Starbucks lately, both in front of and behind the counter.
On two recent visits […]

“There are few hours in life
more agreeable than the hour
dedicated to the ceremony
known as afternoon tea.“
Henry James
Back in 7th grade, my Language Arts teacher taught us how to have a proper English Tea… and ever since then, I’ve been a little more than obsessed with Great Britain and their Tea Traditions. Back then, Mrs. Cranford […]

Time for another tea cocktail that’s versatile enough with or without alcohol and boy is it tasty!
GINGER ROGERS
(because it makes you want to dance)
3 tbsp. Organic Whole Leaf Darjeeling Green Tea
3 inch piece organic ginger, cut into matchsticks
2-1/4 cups boiling hot water - cooled down for one minute before pouring over tea
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 […]

Spring is in the air, and in many places it feels like full-on summer already. Here in D.C. the daily temperature is in the mid to upper 70s – not too hot, but definitely warm enough to get me thinking about a cool drink.
Starbucks has moved their cold drinks front and center, and this year […]

To continue the Peet’s love that Alicia started last week here at A Nice Cuppa, I wanted to mention the story contest that Peet’s recently held: “Why I Love Peet’s.”
Find the winning stories HERE - And make sure to check out one of my faves: “Peet’s Evermore” by Kristen Imler.

Back in January, I was having a bad run of it with my coffee makers. Here’s a look back:
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Coffee… Sweet Coffee… I’ve missed you. It’s been too long since I’ve been able to enjoy your dark smoothness! But, really, it’s my own fault.
Let’s recap…
*Stove-Top Espresso Maker (from my brother- and sister-in-law): gone (began to disintegrate… […]

Spring has arrived! Spring Glorious Spring! There are so many occasions of divinity in life which may require a petite celebration. A milestone achieved is perfectly distinguished when enrobed in chocolate varnish. A secret admirer gives you chocolate to speak words only cocoa can articulate. On Valentines, chocolate is hallmarked by red foiled moulin rouge. […]

Tea parties almost seem like a tradition of the distant past … one that could use a resurgence. Although I don’t drink tea, if given an excuse to entertain a small group of friends and make dainty little tea sandwiches, I am so there. But, if you’re in the mood for a tea […]