Faux Starbucks baristas protest outside new 15th Ave Coffee & Tea
Whether you think the new Starbucks “local” coffee shop are a good thing or a bad thing, you have to like this protest. The protesters dressed up as Starbucks baristas to celebrate the grand opening and carried around signs touting the new local image that Starbucks is trying to portray.
More about the 15th Ave Coffee And Tea
Starbucks offers first peek at its not-a-Starbucks café
Stealth Starbucks
Starbucks shares jump as traffic, outlook improves
Starbucks might not be increasing sales right now, but they have cut costs last quarter, improving their bottom line. It looks like even with all of the competition and people making their coffee at home, Starbucks was able to find a way to keep Wall Street happy.
McDonald’s Says McCafe Beverages Meeting Expectations
Another whether you like their drinks or not, someone is buying the McCafe drinks, their coffee beverages jumped from 2% to 5% of their total sales this year.
Sun Country Airlines looks to build customer service with free Caribou Coffee
While most airlines are looking for ways to charge more, one airline is doing something different. I’ve never flown on Sun Country Airlines before, but I’m definitely going to check them out next time I’m searching for plane tickets. Anyone that gives away free coffee, especially Caribou Coffee is a winner in my books.
The truth about Bird Friendly coffee
An interesting and informative read about what really is bird friendly coffee.
Iced Coffee Recipes
Some delicious iced coffee recipes to keep you cool this week.
Overall, a pretty slow week in the world of coffee news. However, there were a few highlights worth checking out…
Colombian coffee comes with smuggled cocaine
This might get you really going in the morning. Customs agents in New Orleans, intercepted a coffee shipment that came with a hidden half ton of cocaine. I’ve tried a lot of different things in my coffee, but I think I’m going to pass on that one.
McDonald’s Mocha Mondays Mean Free Coffee For Customers
In Coffee Wars news, McDonald’s wants everyone to taste their McCafe drinks. Starting this Monday and running through August 3rd, they’re giving away samples of their hot and iced mochas. I might have to find an excuse to head over to McDonald’s on Monday. For research purposes of course.
Dunkin’ Donuts officially departs Penn Station to make way for Canadian chain Tim Hortons
In other coffee war news, Dunkin Donuts lost a battle. They’re closing down shop in New York’s Penn Station and are going to be replaced by Tim Hortons. I didn’t see that one coming. It should be interesting to see if this is the beginning of Tom Hortons becoming a household name in America, the way it is in Canada.
VASSALBORO Owner wants to replace topless coffee shop
Remember that topless coffee shop that burned down last month? Well, the owner is working to rebuild it as quick as they can. I realize today that I may be a coffee geek, because I started to wonder if they’re going to start roasting their own beans and wondered what they’re going to offer on their menu.
Forget the health fascists, coffee IS good for you!
An entertaining and informative article by Dr Stephen Alexander, an Associate Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at the University of Nottingham.
Coffee Heath Bar ice cream recipe
Here’s a recipe for everyone that loves coffee, Heath Bars and ice cream.
The truth about Kona coffee
Hawaii’s Kona Coffee is one of the most, rare and expensive coffees in the world. Here’s a little bit of the history of it and some facts about the label. If you’re considering buying some, you should check this out and find out exactly what the difference between 100% Kona Coffee and the other versions of it.
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