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Big Jim's Trick for Free Coffee

Big Jim — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:49:26 +0000

Check out this trick I learned today! It’s no secret that I sneak over to the sales side of the radio station and drink all of their “fancy” coffee. But I just learned a way to get more than one cup out of those K-cups for the Keurig…Just spin that little cup 180* and reuse for [...]

What's the Best Specialty Coffee Maker? [SURVEY]

Faith Martin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:31:19 +0000

Most of you know how much I absolutely LOVE coffee! It's the one addiction I just can't kick.

I usually just use a drip coffee maker or sometimes a french press. But, when I went to visit my son in Texas, he had the Starbucks Verisimo

A Man Shatters the Starbucks Record By Ordering a $47.50 Coffee

Big Jim — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:38:19 +0000

Last year, a guy in Texas set a record by ordering a drink from Starbucks that cost $23.60. That record just got shattered by a guy in Washington.He ordered a $4.75 venti Mocha Frappuccino, then added 48 extra espresso shots. Those alone cost an extra $36. He also tossed in two bananas, vanilla syrup, strawberry [...]

Patrick Dempsey Leading Group to Buy Bankrupt Coffeehouse Chain

Faith Martin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:00:38 +0000

Hey, Here’s something kinda cool! Have you heard? Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey, who plays Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on the ABC series, says he’s leading a group that’s hoping to buy the Seattle-based coffeehouse chain, which has filed for bankruptcy and employs about 500 people. In a statement obtained by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dempsey [...]

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.

How Important Is Your Coffee To YOU!?

Faith Martin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:51:48 +0000

Besides my dogs urging me awake first thing in the morning ,the #1thing that gets me out of bed, is how excited I am for my cup of coffee! I just love it! I’ve given it up a number of times and always go back to it. It just simply pleases me each morning, like [...]

NASA and Apple Engineers Develop $11,111 Coffee Maker

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:15:54 +0000

What happens when rocket scientists take on the coffee machine? The answer is a $11,111 coffee maker which brews java at the “perfect” temperature. The Blossom One Limited is the brainchild of Jeremy Kuempel. His development team for the device included engineers who’ve worked at NASA, Apple and the electronic car company Tesla. The very expensive piece [...]

Which Professions Drink the Most Coffee?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:59:08 +0000

Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning — but depending on your job, you may be more likely keep a pot brewing all day long.

In a survey of almost 5,000 US workers, Dunkin’ Donuts and CareerBuilder found our professions, age, and even the region in which we live can influence how much java we drink every day.

Starbucks Takes Another Step Toward Becoming a Great Place to Get Drunk

Big Jim — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:48:03 +0000

Starbucks does a solid job satisfying our obsession with caffeine. And now, they’ve taken a huge step toward satisfying one of our other obsessions…getting hammered. Yesterday, Starbucks announced they are going to start testing beer and wine sales later this year in Atlanta and Southern California. And if the tests are successful, they could start [...]

Starbucks vs. Dunkin' Donuts — Which Is Better?

TheFW Staff — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:45:10 +0000

In one corner, we have Starbucks, the coffee conglomerate that brought the urban coffee shop vibe to people all around the world. All people have to do is look for that green, wavy-haired mermaid to get their caffeine fix.

In the other, we have Dunkin’ Donuts, the coffee brand that “America runs on” and has been around since the first Massachusetts location opened in 1950. It’s not just the location for great coffee, but great donuts, too!

Five Useful Mother's Day Gifts

983thekey — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:06:42 +0000

If you really think about it, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to make up for all those times you gave mom a hard time during your youth. After all, a bouquet of daffodils now definitely excuses that time you snuck out of the house at 2 am. And a box of gourmet truffles? The perfect antidote to the antique china you broke while running around like a wild banshee.

But while flowers and chocolate are dandy, they don't last long. Treat Mom to one of these five Mother's Day gifts she'll both use and love for years to come:

Best Coffee in Tri-Cities – Our Top Five

The Brad — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:48:30 +0000

According to the Coffee Statistics Report, Americans drink more than 146 billion cups of the stuff every year and its a daily "must-have" for more than 50% of the nation. Not everyone can make the best coffee, and it all comes down to preference on who really has the best cup of joe...but here are our fave five places to get your java fix in the Tri-Cities.

Do You Have Bad Breath and Not Know It? Here's How to Tell . . . And How to Get Rid of It

Faith Martin — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:12:32 +0000

Okay..this is a little bit icky…but good information! According to an article on CNN.com, 90 million Americans have bad breath. And you might be one of them but not even realize it. That’s because you smell your own breath every single day, so your brain gets used to it, and you stop noticing. –But there [...]

Drinking Coffee Makes Women Smarter . . . And Men Dumber

Faith Martin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:04:25 +0000

–According to a new study from Bristol University in England, when women drink coffee, it gives them a temporary boost in brainpower. When men drink coffee, it has the opposite effect. –In the study, some men and women tried to do tasks like puzzles, negotiations, and memory challenges after drinking regular coffee, and some tried [...]

Do We Really Need This Much Coffee..

Big Jim — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:29:20 +0000

Starbucks has been both lauded and lampooned for enforcing its own names for drink sizes -- the "Tall," "Grande," and "Venti." Now the coffee empire is offering a fourth size: the 31-ounce "Trenta," which will be rolled out across the country over the next few months. The National Post created a helpful diagram that compares the Trenta to the other size offerings at Starbucks and the capacity of the human stomach. Check it out after the jump: