#coffee

#coffee

A weekly tradition at Counter Culture Coffee invites visitors to learn about their coffee's origin and quality every Friday morning for free. [ more ]

Opal Coffee Club in Sacramento offers cutting-edge, unique coffees from emerging markets and showcases unconventional coffee-making processes. [ more ]

Peerless Coffee & Tea is celebrating their 100th anniversary with a series of events and initiatives.

They will be giving away 100 cups of coffee at their Oakland cafe on February 23 and donating 100 cents from every cup and pound of coffee sold on the first Friday of every month. [ more ]

Haraz Coffee House in SF is open until 10pm (11pm on weekends) with seating and wifi.

They offer a variety of Yemeni coffee drinks and delicious pastries to keep you fueled for work. [ more ]

A factory cleaner allegedly laced office coffee with chemicals including Viagra in a bid to poison colleagues.

The cleaner was caught on camera tampering with a jar of Nescafe instant coffee granules.

The contaminated jars of coffee were found to contain abnormal ingredients such as Viagra and medication for high cholesterol. [ more ]

Drop It removes sulfites from wine, creating a smoother taste and potentially reducing headaches.

Brewing straw with a filter is ideal for coffee/tea lovers to avoid loose leaves/grinds and filter out solids from drinks. [ more ]

Cream of spinach slice at Lucia Pizza is a unique and delicious creation inspired by childhood memories and influences from Peter Luger Steak House.

Que Rico offers papas rellenas, a satisfying and crunchy meal made of mashed potato stuffed with boiled egg and shredded pork. [ more ]

The Sweethearts Cake from Nick Morgenstern is a delectable dessert that features raspberry, whipped cream, and vanilla ice cream.

A revival of Johann Sebastian Bach's Coffee Cantata, a lighthearted operatic pastiche about a caffeine-crazed young woman, will be performed at Lost Draft Coffee Shop in SoHo. [ more ]

The debate between tea and coffee is a long-standing rivalry

England is reportedly furious at America over tea [ more ]

Jovana Damnjanović, Bayern Munich Frauen star, is releasing her own coffee called "Nine Fine Roastery".

The coffee is currently only shipping to continental Europe and not overseas to the United States. [ more ]

Coffee has been loved and worshiped throughout history.

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote a composition about coffee. [ more ]

Free coffee is being offered to passengers on weekday-morning trips on the San Francisco Bay Ferry.

The promotion is part of a fundraiser for local food banks, with passengers able to scan QR codes to donate. [ more ]

Grinding your own beans can result in a more delicious and customizable cup of coffee.

Grinding fresh beans enhances the aroma and flavor of the coffee. [ more ]

Drinking coffee may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Coffee contains compounds that can have positive effects on the gut microbiome and anti-inflammatory properties. [ more ]

Boozy whipped creams can be made at home without any extra tools

Whipped cream can add flavor and texture to coffee cocktails [ more ]

The Breville Barista Express espresso machine is currently on sale for 20% off, priced at $549.95 instead of $698.99.

The machine is popular and well-reviewed, with over 19,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. [ more ]

Contract disputes have caused a hiatus in the popular show Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan.

Actor Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, launched his own coffee company called Free Rein, which led to a legal dispute with Sheridan's Bosque Ranch. [ more ]

AeroPress has released new versions of its coffee brewer, but they are not as universally appealing as the original and Go models.

Existing AeroPress owners likely don't need to upgrade, but those buying a new one should consider the features of the different versions.

The Original AeroPress remains a favorite among baristas and home brewers for its performance and control over the brewing process. [ more ]

GrowGrounds is a European startup aiming to address the environmental impact of coffee and improve conditions for coffee farmers.

They plan to do this through a direct trade model and by using sustainable farming practices.

They aim to launch in 2024 and have a long-term goal of becoming a globally recognized coffee brand. [ more ]

Drinking coffee every day may reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection and the severity of infections.

The effects of coffee were consistent across different types and variants of the virus.

Previous studies have also shown a link between coffee consumption and a lower risk of developing COVID-19. [ more ]

Portland offers a variety of cozy and delicious coffee drinks for the winter season.

Local cafes and coffee shops in Portland have unique and innovative drink offerings. [ more ]

Portland-based coffee journalists release a new book on coffee cocktails, featuring Bay Area-inspired recipes.

The book aims to teach readers how to appreciate coffee as a delicacy and explore different ways of using coffee beans.

One of the Bay Area-related recipes includes an alcohol-free version of Irish Coffee. [ more ]

Sweden stockpiled coffee in warehouses to ensure a steady supply during emergencies.

Coffee rationing lasted in Sweden from 1940 to 1951, longer than any other food ration. [ more ]