A Nice Cuppa

Coffee, tea and chai…in chocolate, oh my!
With the distinctive design and fabulous flavors, retro makes more than a come back in Coco-luxe’s distinctive Green Box, full of afternoon delights.
Enjoy Mocha (coffee infused cream wixed with dark and milk chocolate), Chai (dark chocolate ganache with spices) and Green Tea (honey and green tea infused white ganache) […]

PBS has announced they will air the independent film Black Gold about the $80 billion global coffee industry this Spring. Currently screening at select theaters, Black Gold has won awards at several independent film festivals. The film is known to be a controversial expose about the devastating effects of […]

If my memory serves me correctly, caffeine is considered to be the most widely used, non-prescription drug in the world. In my own personal coffee world, the last 20 years have brought major changes to my caffeine consumption, mostly for the better. As a teenager, my coffee odyssey began as a way of socializing. With […]

When I was single, I hated Valentine’s Day. Nothing could smack me over the head more about being alone than the weeks leading up to the biggest Hallmark holiday of the year. But now that I am married, I still hate it. It’s like a mentality that you should set one day a year aside […]

These are too cute! InsideOut Heart Cups & Saucers made by Yedi Houseware come in two sizes and six colors (bubblegum pink, banana yellow, lime green, pumpkin orange, turquoise blue and cranberry red). Each cup and saucer is made of porcelain and trimmed in gold. I love how the liquid inside the cups maintains […]

There are several controversial social issues regarding coffee. Most people agree that sustainability, bird friendly coffees, and organic growing are important. However, the method to bring these ideas to fruition has been marked by problems with quality and money. Since the typical food and drink consumer is becoming more politically aware, here are some explanations […]

The American Bird Conservancy is offering Cerulean Warbler Conservation Coffee. The Cerulean Warbler is North America’s fastest declining songbird. This songbird nests in the shade plantations of Central Columbia during the winter months. Most coffee beans are grown in direct sunlight. Coffee farmers clear out all native vegitation and trees and plant the coffee bushes […]

I might not drink coffee or tea, but I have no problem cooking with it.  I found this recipe a few years ago, on the Cooking Light Bulletin Board.  Not light in the least, now a few years later, it still is one of our favorite tried-and-true recipes.  It can’t be simpler to make, and […]

Whether you are an environmentalist who enjoys a nice cuppa tea, a hot tea drinker on a budget trying to cut back on your electric bill or like me, the occasional hot tea drinker just looking for a stylish electric kettle, the Eco Kettle might be perfect for your kitchen.  At the risk of sounding […]

One of our very hard working writers has taken the time to make live links for all our FBA nominees to make your voting much easier. I realize that the absence of hyperlinks has been an issue with the polls, but I was not able to find a poll that provided the IP blocking security […]