This week’s round up covers some important topics like the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha, a very interesting coffee stain, where you can buy your next cup of Seattle’s Best and some other things that you’re going to want to read.
Coffee Blogs
Coffee Nate Episode 21: How Much Coffee Should I Use?
In this video, Nate answers this very important question. He covers how much coffee should be used, whether you’re using stuff that’s pre-ground or grinding your own beans. Really informative stuff! I’ll admit that I even learned a thing or two.
Coffee Nate CoffeeNate #20: LIVE! … In the Trenches
You can never get too much Coffee Nate. This episode includes Nate’s presentation at IgniteSault. An ignite talk is where presenters give a 5 minute talk about a passion of theirs, Nate of course talked about coffee. Due to some technical difficulties, it’s a little rough around the edges, but he definitely get’s his point across.
Coffee Hero A Sign of True Espresso Love
Michael Allen Smith found something very interesting at the bottom of his espresso cup last week.
Kettle And Cup Just Drink the Darn Stuff!
Marye Audet has this crazy notion we should stop trying to analyze and rate coffees, instead focus on enjoying the flavors, the atmosphere and the people we’re with. You know, she might just be on to something.
Coffee News
The Chow 13
Chow.com, a food and restaurant magazine put together a list of the 13 of the most intriguing food influences in the food world. This year’s winners represent a wide range of subcultures, including coffee connoisseur and Stumptown Coffee Roasters founder Duane Sorenson.
3 Holiday Beverages + One More on the Way!
My favorite holiday drink from Starbucks is back – the peppermint mocha. I’m pretty sure they should have this one year round. Also, they’ll be coming out with a new holiday drink. They’re keeping it a secret and I’ll admit that I’m pretty curious right now.
Starbucks to put Seattle’s Best Coffee in 9,000 U.S. Subway shops by year-end, Schultz says
When I think good coffee, I definitely think Subway…or not. To keep up with the Jones’s, I mean McDonald’s, Starbucks is partnering to put Seattle’s Best Coffee in their Sandwich shops. I can think of crazier ideas, I’ve had good Seattle’s Best coffee in the past, maybe…just maybe I’ll stop by Subway to get my coffee.
Starbucks to change loyalty card program
Starbucks is changing their rewards program to benefit frequent customers a little bit more. It sounds like a must have if you frequent Starbucks a lot. So, the question is…do you have a Starbucks Rewards Card?
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