Desperate times call for desperate measures. That is why the Taverne Crescent, situated on one of Montreal’s historic party streets, decided to implement a new policy: Pay what you can. continue reading...
Here’s another reason to keep enjoying your morning coffee! continue reading...
Boys have come and gone, but the one thing I could look forward to every morning was Joe…my cup of Joe that is. Until I found out coffee may actually be making us fat! continue reading...
Here is a list of the world’s most expensive beverages. The funny thing is, many of the items on this list are actually known for their cheapness. Coffee, water, beer - you could easily not spend much money on these drinks. But here’s how the marketing industry has appealed to thirsty people with too much money in their wallets:
Most Expensive Coffee: Kopi Luwak, a.k.a. Civet Coffee - made from coffee berries which have been eaten, digested, and then, well, pooped out by the Asian Palm Civet.
Price: About $50-100 per cup continue reading...
Lobster, cherries, mushrooms, coffee… What do these items all have in common? Well, they all have food festivals to honour them in the United States. Check out this list, compiled by Real Simple, to see their top pics for food festivals. Funnily enough, the garlic festival has made the lists for both the best and the weirdest food festivals in America. Go figure. Read more… continue reading...
CANTON, Mass., May 13 /PRNewswire/ — On May 15, busy people who keep America running can keep cool for free. Dunkin’ Donuts, the world’s largest coffee and baked goods chain, will host its second, nationwide Free Iced Coffee Day. This year, Dunkin’ Donuts expects to serve nearly four million cups of iced coffee to its customers nationwide.
From 10a.m. to 10p.m. on May 15, customers can walk into any participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant throughout the country and receive a free small 16 oz. cup of Dunkin’ Donuts’ original or flavored iced coffee, double-brewed to ensure full flavor with every cup. Customers are also encouraged to try Berry Berry Iced Coffee, which combines the seasonal tastes of blueberry and raspberry with Dunkin’ Donuts’ award-winning coffee, or many other delicious flavors. continue reading...
Petersfield, Hampshire, UK (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 — The world’s most expensive coffee has finally arrived in the UK and the high prices charged of over £50 per cup reflect its extraordinary origins.
The coffee is a mixture of traditional Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and Kopi Luwak, a bean that comes from south east Asia and is collected off the floor from the droppings of civet cats. The civet cat apparently eats the beans fresh off the plants, partly digests them, and then excretes them in the usual way. It is no surprise that this coffee is rare and costs over £350 per kilo. continue reading...
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Preparing for the holidays can be quite an undertaking. From selecting the right gifts and decorations to planning and preparing the big family meal, there are many components that go into creating the perfect holiday season. Yet according to a new survey from The SENSEO Coffee System®, America’s preferred single-serve coffee system, the right cup of coffee can cap off a perfect holiday gathering. Forty-three (43) percent of respondents agree that a good cup of coffee is an important part of a holiday meal, 54 percent believe that serving flavored coffee makes guests feel special, and 62 percent of respondents believe a good cup of coffee makes dessert time special.
“Great coffee is more than just a quick pick-me-up; it can put an exclamation point on a meal or an entire occasion,” said Philippe Schaillee, vice president of breakfast and snacking for Sara Lee Food & Beverage. “Whether it’s a particular flavor or just the fact that it is gourmet, offering a variety of coffee options shows guests that their host has taken the extra step to put on a perfect meal.” continue reading...
This week Starbucks opened a franchise in Russia, it now counts well over 14,000. The first international location outside of the U.S. and Canada was established in 1996, and they now constitute almost one third of Starbucks’ stores. The company employs 147,000 employees and generates nearly $8B in sales. Read more on Starbucks on Wikipedia.
To put this into context, McDonald’s counts 31,000 locations, with revenues of $20B and over 400,000 employees! Read more on McDonald’s on Wikipedia. continue reading...
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