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Starbucks Drinks Under 200 Calories

Written on March 23, 2010 by Elizabeth Woodward in Coffee Drinks

A lot of times when a person thinks of gourmet coffee, they think calories. If you’re on a diet it can be difficult to indulge in a cup of “candy coffee” with a friend, and let’s face it, plain “black” coffee can be a bit boring. Lucky for us coffee lovers, Starbucks has come out…

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Coffee & Your Dog

Written on October 6, 2009 by Elizabeth Woodward in Coffee House Resources, Cool Coffee House Ideas

Community Bark is Milwaukee’s hang out for coffee lovers and their dogs. Dog owners will agree that some cities don’t provide enough places for people to sit back and relax with their pets in public. In other countries, especially Europe, dogs are allowed to lounge with their owners in coffee shops and cafes. It is…

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Coffee from Poop

Written on October 1, 2009 by Elizabeth Woodward in Beans, Coffee, News

Weighing in at $100-$600 a pound, I was surprised to hear about kopi luwak coffee. This unique coffee is made by red coffee berries already picked and eaten by a small cat-like animal! Yes, you heard it right, the Luwak, better known as the Asian Pacific Palm Civet, eats the coffee berry which is collected…

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Coffee Baristas Charged with Prostitution

Written on September 30, 2009 by Elizabeth Woodward in News

In Washington State, the home of Starbucks and Seattle’s Best, five coffee baristas were charged with prostitution. For two months police investigated Everett’s Grab N’ Go Espresso Stand after several complaints that the bikini-clad baristas would expose themselves to customers for extra tips. Customers were allowed to touch employee’s breasts and rear end for an…

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Starbucks reveals “Via” on National Coffee Day

Written on September 29, 2009 by Elizabeth Woodward in Coffee Drinks, Starbucks

Whether you knew it or not, September 29th is National Coffee Day! Coffee fans from around the nation are celebrating their love of the world’s greatest beverage. Over 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year, and on National Coffee Day many places are ready to give away free cups at no expense to…

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April 21st, 50 cent Iced Coffee Day @ Dunkin Doughnuts!

Written on April 21, 2009 by Elizabeth Woodward in Beans, Coffee, Coffee Drinks, Franchises, News

Today April 21st, Dunkin Doughnuts is offering any small iced coffee for 50 cents. On top of that, Dunkin Doughnuts is donating 10 percent of the iced coffee proceeds to Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit organization that builds modified houses for wounded veterans. Along with their philanthropy work, Dunkin Doughnuts has also thwarted themselves…

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Subway and Coffee

Written on August 10, 2008 by Elizabeth Woodward in Coffee, Coffee House Resources, Franchises, News

The Subway restaurant chain decided to expand its franchise to include coffee-selling Subway Cafes. The new cafes are going to appear in the Washington DC area. In the future, the franchise plans to expand their new concept throughout the nation. Subway Cafe will include a higher-end variety of sandwiches, pastries and coffee. It is also…

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Kona Coffee

Written on April 26, 2008 by Elizabeth Woodward in Beans, News

Kona coffee is gown on the Hawaiian hillsides of Mount Hualalai and Mount Mauna Loa. The Hawaiian climate and volcanic soil is perfect for growing the rare and expensive coffee bean. In late August the bright red fruit (characteristic of the Kona coffee tree) are ready for harvest. After harvesting, the beans go through a…

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Coffee and Your Health

Written on April 25, 2008 by Elizabeth Woodward in News

Current research reveals that moderate coffee drinking can benefit your health. The contents of your average morning wake up call can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, liver and gallstone disease. Drinking coffee also reduces the risk of certain types of cancer and is anti-diabetic. Its natural ingredients naturally improves the body’s insulin production and glucose metabolism. Coffee’s…

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What is Starbucks Thinking?

Written on April 24, 2008 by Elizabeth Woodward in Franchises, News, Starbucks, reviews

The other day I stopped at the mind-boggling Starbucks for a cup of coffee. I asked the barista for a Café Valencia, my all-time favorite Starbucks treat. I knew full-well the specialty flavor was discontinued sometime in 2006. Even so, if you are lucky, Starbucks will have left over Valencia syrup in one of their…

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