tFATHER’S DAY GIFT: Bialetti Espresso Maker

The Bialetti Mini Espresso: It’s neat, petite and produces great espresso. Photo courtesy Bialetti.   We’ve been enjoying our Bialetti Mini Express espresso maker every day for the last six months. So if you’re looking for a great gift for an espresso-loving dad, check it out. A no-mess capsule machine with a modest footprint—7.5″ wide…
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PRODUCT: Keurig Vue Custom Brewing System

The tag line of the Keurig Vue single-cup custom brewing system is “Brew Stronger. Brew Bigger. Brew Hotter.” We’d like to add: Brew Sustainably. The Vue cups (an improvement on K-cups) are made from recyclable #5 plastic (polypropylene). While it doesn’t matter to some people, we strive to do our small part to help the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sparkling Water & Espresso

The chaser, a time-honored custom of alcohol consumption, is glass of water or a milder beverage consumed immediately after a strong drink. The term developed around 1897 from the French chasser, to chase. But it took some etymological evolution to create the chaser we know today. Originally, the term referred to a drink of liquor…
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NEWS: Get Your Latte At Burger King

Would you like a latte with that burger? Has America gone latte crazy? If not, why would Burger King add a 12-ounce “coffeehouse latte” to its menu? Enough with the questions: Starting today, you can kick-start your morning or take your coffee break at Burger King. The menu includes caramel, mocha, plain and vanilla lattes…
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EVENT: Coffee Cup Tasters Challenge

How well do you know your coffee? Counter Culture Coffee wants you to get to know it better. You’re invited to take part in The Counter Culture Coffee Cup Tasters Challenge 2013, held on March 15 in: Asheville Atlanta Boston Chicago Durham New York Philadelphia Washington, D.C.   Events in all regions start at 7…
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