3rd July '08Today's Top Blog Posts on Coffee
1. Starbucks Gossip: Can you trust the nutrition information that Starbucks puts on its products? (Apparently not.)
Starbucks claimed its Peachy Apple Tart was only 120 calories, with 12 grams of fat. But at least one customer/blogger realized that was impossible — and mentioned it to Starbucks. All of a sudden, the nutrition…
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2. Lick of Paint
The blog has had a lick of paint, tidied it up a little added some functionality. I must admit I’m quite pleased with my half days worth of work.Now back to work for me.
3. OPEN THREAD conversation-starter: What should be done with unsold food in Starbucks stores?
A STARBUCKS GOSSIP reader/barista writes: We always have a lot of expired and marked-out food at closingtime — sandwiches, yogurts, pastries. The closing partners sometimesgo home with a dozen sandwiches and two loaf…
4. Here's more on the “Perfect Frappuccino” that's being tested in Austin, Texas
With the made-to-order Frappuccinos — currently being tested in Austin — the customer chooses the milk; picks the coffee; and adjusts the sweetness. The “Perfect Frappuccino” test in Austin, Texas was brought up by an
5. Greetings from San Diego
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Since nobody else is posting anything this week, figured I’d put up a short travelog. I (Rich) am in San Diego for a couple of days for a conference. I’m speaking on social media at the National Association of Consumer…
6. Soy Coffee - Is It Any Good? | Single Serve Coffee - SingleServeCoffee.com
Is soy coffee any good? Right now we have no idea, but just came upon it the other day, and found the proposition interesting. Apparently the “coffee” produced is both mild and of course organic - that’s if you’re…
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7. Coffee Rush (Gilbert)
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I stopped in at Coffee Rush in Gilbert the other day and had a drink. It was really hot outside so I decided to try one of their sweet drinks. I couldn’t finish it! It had so much sugar. It was the Black & White…
8. WBC
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First off can I apologise for the extra 1000 people who’ve checked my blog in the last few days hoping to see some interesting content. I have never been a prolific blogger and I don’t want any of you thinking this…
9. My Next Trip
Ok a little while ago I spoke of a secret trip I was planning this year. At least one of you (thank you Marcie) was curious to where I was going. I didn’t want to tempt fate, so have kept quiet about it. Foolishly a…
10. The case for Portland
I already knew Portland boasts the most breweries per capita in the United States, but this is even more appealing:The small craft distillery scene has hit Portland, reminiscent of the microbrewery boom two decades ago.…
11. Why is fresh coffee so confusing?
This is one problem this industry really needs to get in gear on. We have this muddled idea of fresh ending at fresh roasted. Even the most transparent and progressive roasters are a bit vague on how far coffees are…
12. Village Coffee Roastery
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If you think about it, one of the oldest coffee shops in Scottsdale is Village Coffee Roastery. They’ve been around for more than 10 years, and I understand the shop is now run by new owners (the third owner). Next…
13. Review: Keurig Mini B30 K-Cup Single Serve Coffee Maker | Single Serve Coffee - SingleServeCoffee.com
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The Keurig Mini B30 will come in white, black, and red.Keurig recently introduced the Keurig B130 commercial hotel and office coffee brewer, and we were disappointed it would not be available for consumers to purchase.…
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14. New Bags
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I don’t want anyone falling over with the morning post. Today was the first day of using our new bags. The new bags are pre printed and still zip lock seal (for Roasted beans only). There are a few reasons for the…
15. Somewhat Pretentious Coffee Prediction for 2011
I thought James’s coffee predictions for 2008 were very well done. Of course I’m not in James’s league, but I do have a coffee prediction to make for oh, about the year 2011.I find it surprising that many specialty…
