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Starbucks Releases Their Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:29:43 +0000

Ever heard the expression "that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee"? Well, not that long ago a cup of coffee did cost a dime. (And you can still get a cup for well less than a dollar in many places.)

Of course, Starbucks began blowing the lid off the coffee price structure about 15 years ago. Now the average latte at the ubiquitous chain costs around four bucks. And if java lovers want a Grande-sized cup of Starbucks' newest coffee, Costa Rica Finca Palmilera, they will have to shell out $7.

Can Coffee Help You Maintain a Sunny Outlook?

Donald Deane — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:30:37 +0000

Coffee lovers, rejoice! In addition to helping jump-start your morning, a cup of Joe may also improve brain function, specifically the part of your noggin that controls the recognition of positive words, says a new study.

Coffee Linked To Increased Chance of Glaucoma

Steve Tanko — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:50:03 +0000

You might want to reconsider that second or third cup of coffee; Researchers have found a link between coffee and increased chances of developing Glaucoma – which can lead to blindness. The study from Harvard University goes against the recent reports that touted the health benefits of drinking coffee. It’s believe in this case that [...]

7-Eleven Tracks Presidential Election With Coffee Sales

Steve Tanko — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:49:54 +0000

Following a tradition they started in 2000, 7-Eleven stores are running their own unofficial presidential poll. Customers that order their java from now until the election will be faced with a question and three choices; The question is what cup they want their coffee in - a red Romney cup or a blue Obama cup. Undecided customers can vote to choose a purple cup that contains a vanilla-flavored Slurpee.

Coffee In The Morning Can Solve Your Aches and Pains

Chris Allen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:43:05 +0000

Having coffee in the morning can help you for the rest of the day, not just the jolt of waking up when you have breakfast. A group of scientists, and I would assume coffee lovers, found that it will help you deal with the pain of working at a computer. According to a story by [...]

The Strongest Coffee In The World

Rayman — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:57:30 +0000

I can go without a lot of things, but one thing is must have daily is my coffee. I'm one of those that can enjoy a cup of hot coffee on a 90 degree day while sitting on my deck. Trying a stronger coffee is always an interesting experience, but can you imagine trying the strongest coffee in the world?

How To Make A Better Cup Of Coffee

Steve Tanko — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:22:23 +0000

You CAN make a better cup of coffee at home!! With the growing number of coffee shops and kiosks these days, it seems that we’re drinking more coffee than ever. Consumer surveys back this up – suggesting that coffee-based shops are some of the fastest-growing retail businesses around — even during the past recession. So [...]

11 Signs You're Drinking Too Much Coffee

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:22:07 +0000

There are few people who can’t get through their busy day without a cup of strong black coffee. It gets the blood moving, make your brain work faster and keeps you from falling down face first at your desk in a puddle of your own drool. Some don’t drink it at all because they think [...]

Aerosmith's Joey Kramer Launches His Own Line Of Coffee

Dave Lifton — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:45:46 +0000

You’d think being in a major rock band, especially one with Steven Tyler, means that you would never need a jolt of caffeine, but Joey Kramer believes otherwise. The Aerosmith drummer has launched Rockin’ & Roastin,’ which sounds like it could be a ‘Draw the Line’ outtake but is really Kramer’s new brand of coffee.

You Won't Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:29:36 +0000

A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average. Accounting Principals, a unit of staffing services company Adecco SA, polled 1,000 US workers last month and found we spend more than $1,000 annually on coffee [...]

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:30:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

Starbucks To Expand Into Premium Juice Market

Steve Tanko — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:17:13 +0000

Starbucks – the top-shelf coffee shop – has already expanded their offerings to include breakfast sandwiches and sweets. Smartly and profitably so. So it should come as no surprise that the company is in expansion mode again. The coffee empire announced on Thursday that it had purchased Evolution Fresh, a maker of premium juices and [...]

Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:18:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day. According to a new study, which tracked nearly 113,000 adults over 20 years, women who drink three cups of coffee a day have a 20 percent lower risk of developing basal cell carcinoma — the most [...]

Coffee Might Protect Brain From Alzheimer's

Steve Tanko — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:42:43 +0000

A new reason to reach for that morning cup of coffee: Researchers have now discovered a link between caffeinated coffee and Alzheimer’s prevention. The important ingredient, though is caffeine. What’s really interesting is that caffeinated coffee — but not decaf — boosted the production of GCSF. For the new study, Arendash and his colleagues “treated” [...]

Coffee Prices Expected To Skyrocket

Steve Tanko — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:26:26 +0000

Not that they haven’t already been on the rise – but – you’d better hang on to your wallet for your future morning fix: Coffee prices now face a possible 40-percent increase as Brazil deals with frost. Top Stocks- MSN Money.