Fresh Brews: Coffee With Elvis And The Coffee Wars Turn Cold

Fresh Brews is the weekly wrap up of coffee news. I never know what I’m going to stumble across in the land of coffee news – it’s often random and sometimes weird.

Coffee News

Cold Competition
To compete with Starbucks and McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts is releasing a new line of iced coffee that has a stronger, darker and more bold taste. They hope that it’ll make them standout from coffee sold at gas stations and convenience stores. I’ll give it a shot, but my expectations aren’t that high.

$13 coffee worth the brew-haha?
A year ago, there’s no way that I would spend $13 for a cup of coffee. But if I was in the Baltimore area, I’d think about stopping by and checking out this coffee shop. What about you? How much would you be willing to spend for a cup of coffee?
The Shot’s response.

Man Seen Drinking Coffee Naked in His Home Acquitted
The man who was arrested last October for drinking coffee naked in his home was found not guilty. For future reference, drinking coffee naked in your house is fine, just don’t do it in front of an open window.

Police issue warrant for worker’s ex-boyfriend in arson fire at Maine topless coffee shop
Last summer, a Maine topless coffee shop burned down. At the time, the theory was that it was someone that didn’t want the shop in his area. Now, it looks like it may have been the result of some sort of love triangle involving the boyfriend of one of the employees. Still no mention of how the coffee tasted.

Coffee Blogs

Destination Caffeination Homemade Flavored Coffee Creamers
Want your coffee tasting like a desert treat, but want to cut back on the chemical taste and calories that come with creamers from the grocery stores? Give this one a shot. I’m going to be trying it very soon.

Pistol And Burnes Top Six Ways to Enjoy Coffee
Coffee Joe shares six of his favorite ways to make coffee. All of them sound great except the decaf, I just don’t understand.

Weekly Roast Preheat Your Mug for Better Tasting Coffee
Want a simple way to improve your coffee? It doesn’t get much simpler than this.

I Need Coffee How Did Elvis Like His Coffee?
I’m going to make you head over to I Need Coffee to find out.

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