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Since the early 1900s, the British-owned Indian Tea Association began to promote their version of chai—which began as an ancient ayurvedic beverage of a mixture of spices and herbs called masala, brewed in water. The origins of that beverage can be traced back 5,000 years, when Indian emperors drank a caffeine-free spiced drink to stay…
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We usually get the annual Christmas coffee flavors to spice up the holidays: Barnie’s Santa’s White Christmas, Bones Coffee Company’s Cranberry Creme Brulee, Green Mountain Holiday Blend, Starbucks Christmas Blend, and a host of others. Sometimes there are holiday flavors, sometimes just a special blend of beans. This year we noticed Bones Coffee’s Halloween flavors,…
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[1] Cambio’s aluminum K-Cup: totally recyclable for the same price as plastic (photos #1, #2, and #4 © Cambio Roasters). [2] Aluminum pods are airtight. Unlike with plastic pods, the flavor and aroma won’t evaporate six months after they’re packed.. [3] The result: a rich, aromatic cup of coffee (photo courtesy SXC). [4] There are…
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[1] Try Starbucks At Home limited-edition spring flavors (photo © Custom Mug Cup). [2] Spring Day Blend is our new every day coffee (photos #2, #3, #4, and #5 © Starbucks). [3] A sweet treat: Brown Sugar Cinnamon. [4] Coconut lovers will delight in Toasted Coconut Mocha. [5] Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cold Brew with Oatmilk…
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[1] Brigadoon breakfast tea, available on February 29, 2024 (photos #1 and #2 © Adagio Teas). [2] The charming Brigadoon tea tin is a keeper. [3] A poster of the 1954 film (image via Wikipedia). The elusive Brigadoon Breakfast tea appears only on Leap Day, February 29th—a day that only appears on the calendar…
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