I’ve been hearing a lot of questions lately about decaf coffee and the differences in decaffeination processes. So, I figured I would take the time to clear a few things up. (more…)
Happy Fair Trade Month Everybody!
“For Millions of farmers around the World, Fair Trade means thriving communities, kids in school and a healthy environment. For consumers, it means great taste and a responsible purchase. By participating in Fair Trade, you support the farmers who deliver quality coffee, tea, cocoa and fresh fruit to you.
Fair Trade Certified products are grown by artisan farmers around the world with a tradition of excellence going back generations. Choosing Fair Trade enables these farmers to continue giving their crops the care that produces quality, even during times of market volatility.”
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Today, September 29th, is National Coffee Day! Who knew? I know I didn’t. This calls for a celebration!
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Hey Everyone!
Look at these cute coffee/tea cup cozies I found online! Each cozy is hand knitted using ego friendly yarn and fastens with a cute hand-carved wooden button. It’s a really neat way to keep your coffee/tea warm and your hands cool.
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Hello Everybody!
So, I was trolling the interwebs for coffee news again and I found a gem! I came across an article that suggested that coffee can reduce the muscle pain associated with work outs… what?! That’s awesome… oh wait does this mean I have no excuse for not working out?
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There has been some curiosity amongst our readers (with me as well) as to why coffee like Jamaican Blue Mountain and Kona are so pricey. Is it the taste? Is it the location? Is it the availability? So, in response to these burning questions I did a little research to find some answers… I hope this suffices!
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As you may know we LOVE receiving comments from our readers. Mostly because it’s nice to know that people are reading, but also because comments help us to better understand the needs of our customers. (more…)
Mocha Java is often our brew of choice here at CBD. So, naturally, I felt the need to do a blog post about… survey says… Mocha Java. I read the description on our web site, but felt I needed to dig a little deeper. That’s right, I Googled it! And do you know what I found? Information of EPIC proportions!!!
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I feel like fiber is everywhere now! Activia with fiber, Fiber Plus Bars, Smart Taste (white pasta enriched with fiber and calcium) and the list goes on and on! Every time I turn on the TV there is another commercial driving the point home that fiber is completely awesome and we need to jump on the band wagon… that is if you want to keep your digestive track happy!
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Today our friends at RealAge featured us in an article highlighting the greatness that is white tea!
Apparently, white tea is a fat-burning machine! So, basically, it is my new best friend. Well, at least until winter comes and I can hide in my sweats again 
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