Coffee and the News

Valentine's Day Coffee Recipes

2012-02-12T08:54:00.000-06:00

Try these delicious Valentine's Day coffee drinks to make your day, and your month, that much sweeter. Amore: Combine one ounce scotch and 1/4 ounce Drambuie into mug. Fill with hot coffee and top with whipped cream. Mad Lover: Mix one part Bendictine, one part Kahlua, and hot coffee into a mug. Top with whipped cream. Float a dash of Cointreau on the whipped cream. Saint Valentines' Mix: Moisten the rim of a 13 ounce glass with an orange slice and then dust with cinnamon sugar. Add 1/2 ounce Amaretto, 1/2 ounce Bailey's Original Irish Cream, and 1/2 ounce dark cream de cacao. Fill the glass with coffee and add whipped cream. Sweet Love: Steam 8 ounces of 2 percent milk. Pour in 2 shots of espresso and 1 - 1/2 oz of chocolate syrup (hazelnut may be substituted). Add whip cream and sprinkle with chocolate. MORE

How to Order a Proper Cup of Coffee

2012-01-31T09:22:00.000-06:00

Coffee Zen has a great article on the different types of coffee and how they are made: Espresso Con Panna – This is an espresso shot that is mixed with whipped cream; Double Dry Short – This is a double shot of espresso which is in short cup and which has no foam; Solo – This is a single shot of espresso coffee drink; Doppio – This is a double shot of espresso coffee drink; Caffe Cubano – This is shot of espresso that is heavily sweetened; Quad – This is an Espresso drink that is made with four shots of coffee; Split Shot – This is an Espresso shot with half the caffeine; Caffe Americano – This is a single shot of espresso that has 6 to 8 ounces of hot water added to it; Ristretto – This is a restricted shot of espresso which is also called a short pull. While brewing this sort of coffee a whole lot less water is allowed to pass through the coffee grounds. The makes a flavor of coffee that is rather intense; Lungo – This is an extra long pull. During the brewing process of making a Lunho, twice as much water is allowed to pass through the coffee grounds; Dry – This is an Espresso that is made with small amount of foam and no steamed milk added; Chairo – This is an Espresso drink that is made “clear” by the addition of more milk; Caffe Medici – This is Doppio that is poured over chocolate syrup and orange peel, and finally topped off with whipped cream; Frappe – This is a coffee drink that is created along with ice cream and milk; Shot in the Dark (aka Redeye) – This is an espresso shot that is made in a coffee cup and then rest of cup filled up with drip coffee; Café Breva – This is Cappuccino coffee made with Half & Half rather than whole milk; Café Mocha – This is Cappuccino coffee that has chocolate syrup added to it; Caffe Mochaccino – This is Cappuccino coffee that has chocolate syrup added to it. READ MORE

15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee

2012-01-20T14:32:00.000-06:00

1. It all started with dancing goats. 2. Originally, coffee was eaten. 3. The rise of Islam contributed to the popularity of drinking coffee. 4. All coffee in the world grows in the bean belt. 5. In 1675, the King of England banned coffee houses. 6. 70% of the world consumes Arabica coffee. 7. Coffee grows on trees. 8. The coffee bean is actually a seed inside a bright red berry. 9. Coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth. 10. Coffee berries are picked, dried, and stripped until all that is left is a green bean. 11. Once shipped, the beans are roasted where they "pop" and double in size. 12. George Washington invented instant coffee. 13. Expresso is not a particular bean, roast, or blend. 14. The term "Americano" comes from American GI's during World War II. 15. The caffeine in coffee attaches to the receptors in your brain. Want more details? READ MORE

New Year's Spiced Coffee with Cream

2011-12-31T13:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome in the new year with this delicious coffee recipe. Use 1/4 cup evaporated milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons Confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup hot, strong brewed coffee, ground nutmeg, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Pour milk into a small mixing bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes or until ice crystals begin to form. Add the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until thick and fluffy. Pour about 1/2 cup into each cup. Add coffee; sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately; garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired. READ MORE.

Folgers Wakin' Up Club Holiday Exclusives

2011-11-10T15:58:00.001-06:00

This November and December win weekly prizes from Folgers Coffee! Good luck! READ MORE

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-06T06:42:00.000-06:00

PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE

For this delicious drink, you'll need 1 Cup Kona coffee, 4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon, 2 Tsp Ground Ginger, 1 Tsp Allspice, 1 Tsp Nutmeg, 8 cups of water, and cool whip. Mix the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Place in the coffee filter. Add the ground coffee on top of the spice mixture. Brew the 8 cups of water with the Kona Coffee/spice mixture. Pour into glasses. Top with cool whip. READ MORE.

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-19T10:26:00.000-05:00

PUMPKIN COFFEE RECIPE

The perfect coffee drink to warm you up after Trick or Treating with the kids. Not just flavoured with cinnamon and allspice, this latte actually contains pureed pumpkin. It's spicy, thick and creamy. Ingredients: 1 tbs canned pumpkin, 2 tbs vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup strong coffee or 1/4 cup espresso. In a saucepan, heat milk and pumpkin until steaming. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Put mixture in a blender, and blend for 15-20 seconds until thick and foamy. Pour into tall glass, then add coffee. Top with a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice or ground nutmeg. READ MORE

Let the Partying Begin!

2011-08-19T13:57:00.005-05:00

FOOTBALL SEASON COOL DOWN
Serve this delicious coffee shake after your football munchies for a win every time! Mix 2 cups strong coffee, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup Kahlua, 1/4 cup bailey's irish cream (may use non-alcoholic varieties), 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, 1 cup vanilla ice cream, ice cubes or crushed ice, and cocoa powder or cinnamon. Place ice cream in a blender. Add coffee, milk, Kahlua, Bailey's irish cream and chocolate syrup. Add ice. Blend for a few seconds. Pour into mugs. Add a small scoop of ice cream or cool whip on top. Sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon. Enjoy! READ MORE

It's Hot Outside!

2011-05-23T14:19:00.002-05:00

Make the heat go away with this frappuccino recipe. Ingredients: 1-2 cups of ice, ½ cup of double-strength coffee, preferrably dark-roast, 1½ cup of lowfat milk or half-and-half, 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, depending on your sweet tooth, 1-2 tablespoons of chocolate or other flavored syrup, whipped cream for garnishing; extra chocolate syrup to drizzle over garnish, and chocolate sprinkles or chips. Brew a pot of fresh, double-strength dark roast coffee. Chill your coffee. Blend all ingredients except ice on high speed for 20+ seconds, until the sugar has dissolved. Add ice and blend another 20+ seconds, until the mixture is smooth, or slushy in its consistency. Pour into a cup, and top with whipped cream, drizzled syrup, and chocolate sprinkles or chips. Yum! MORE

Here's to a Healthy New Year!

2011-01-02T18:26:00.004-06:00

SKINNY COFFEE

A regular Cafe Au Lait Grande weighs in at 130 calories, 7 grams of fat, and 9 grams of sugar. Customize the same drink and order a short with nonfat milk for 35 calories, zero fat, and 5 grams of sugar. Use this simple trick at any coffee shop; order coffee drinks made with sugar-free syrups, low fat or skim milk, and a smidgen of whipped cream. This simple tip chops about 100 calories off any coffee drink. READ MORE

Peppermint Mocha Coffee

2010-12-03T09:19:00.005-06:00

RELAX AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS

Ingredients include 6 cups freshly brewed coffee, 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, 1-1/2 cups hot milk, 1 tsp. peppermint extract, 8 peppermint sticks. Pour coffee into large saucepan. Add chocolate; cook on low heat 5 min. or until chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally. Add milk and extract; stir until well blended. Garnish each serving with a peppermint stick. Moisten rim of coffee cup with wet paper towel, then dip rim in crushed peppermint candies on a sheet of wax paper. Let stand inverted on wax paper until ready to fill with coffee and serve. For the final touch, quickly dip one end of a JET-PUFFED Marshmallow in water just to moisten, then roll in crushed peppermint candies to evenly coat all sides. Add one to each filled cup just before serving. Merry merry! READ MORE

Thanksgiving Coffee Recipe

2010-11-11T12:50:00.003-06:00

PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE
For this recipe, you'll need 1 cup of Kona coffee, 4 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp nutmeg, 8 cups of water, and cool whip. Mix the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Place in the coffee filter. Add the ground coffee on top of the spice mixture. Brew the 8 cups of water with the Kona coffee/spice mixture. Pour into glasses. Top with cool whip. Yummy! READ MORE.

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-06T09:36:00.006-05:00

RED COOL COFFEE DRINK

You'll need a long-drink glass, ice cubes, San Bitter (alcohol-free aperitif made of citrus fruits and Alpine herbs), 1 espresso (45 ml), thin strips of orange zest, and 1 straw. Fill the long-drink glass with ice cubes (4-5 ice cubes). Fill the glass two thirds full with San Bitter. Slowly pour the freshly prepared espresso into the glass over the San Bitter. Decorate with the strips of orange zest. Serve the drink with a straw and only stir shortly before serving. READ MORE

Halloween Costume

2010-09-24T21:50:00.003-05:00

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE THIS HALLOWEEN?
Here's a Halloween costume that's sure to get some comments! MORE

Coffee Shop Directory

2010-08-30T10:24:00.003-05:00

KUP OF JOE

Looking for a coffee shop? Tired of the same old spot? This site allows you to search for new ones, as well as add your own favorites! READ MORE

Coffee Recipes

2010-08-14T17:19:00.007-05:00

Bring Your Coffeehouse Home

Turn your kitchen into a coffeehouse! Over 25 of Coffee-Mate's most popular coffee drink recipes that you can make at home. READ MORE

Autumn is Coming

2010-08-10T11:59:00.007-05:00

Black Forest Coffee

Use 6 to 8 ounces of fresh brewed coffee, 1 1/4 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, 1 maraschino cherry, 2 tablespoons Chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and shaved chocolate. Directions: Combine coffee, the syrup and cherry juice in a cup. Mix well. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and place a cherry on top. READ MORE

Summer Coffee Tip

2010-05-29T09:41:00.002-05:00

Summer Coffee Tip

Take the leftovers from all of your morning pots and freeze them to make unique coffee ice cubes. These can remain in your fridge to be used as needed, and they will truly save you from watering down your summer coffee drinks and totally destroying the flavor. Your taste buds and all of your coffee drinking guests will thank you! READ MORE

Irish Winter Coffee

2010-01-22T16:04:00.005-06:00

Warm Up Your Winter

The Irish Winter brings together two favorite ways to drink coffee. It is a subtle transformation of the classic Irish Coffee recipe by including the new Kahlua Coffee Cream. The same Irish whiskey, coffee and luscious whipped cream topping are in this drink, but it is that liqueur that brings a unique creaminess to the base of the drink. Ingredients: 1 part Kahlúa Coffee Cream, 1 part Jameson Irish Whiskey, freshly brewed coffee, and whipped cream for garnish. Preparation: Combine ingredients in a mug or Irish coffee glass. Stir to combine. Top with whipped cream. Prep Time: 0 hour, 3 minutes. READ MORE.

Christmas Coffee

2009-12-07T13:03:00.005-06:00

Peppermint Chocolate Coffee

Bring breakfast cheer to friends and family with this delicious coffee recipe. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, 2 tablespoons peppermint syrup or peppermint baking chips, 1/2 cup hot fresh brewed coffee, whipped cream, for garnish, chocolate shavings, for garnish. Directions: To a coffee mug, add chocolate syrup, peppermint syrup and coffee. Mix together. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. READ MORE.

Marvelous Maleah

2009-11-04T10:57:00.003-06:00

Maple Syrup Coffee Recipe

Delicious maple syrup & whipped cream, a beautiful combination. Heavy on the maple syrup for this cream and coffee drink. Ingredients: 2 cups hot coffee, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup half & half, Chocolate whipped cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1 cup vanilla ice cream. Preparation: Heat the milk and syrup together in a saucepan, but do not let it boil. Stir in the coffee. Serve topped with whipped cream. To ice this one up, cool your coffee in the fridge, add 6 ice cubes and 1 cup of vanilla ice cream, blend well, top with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. Serves 3. READ MORE

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-09T17:11:00.004-05:00

Halloween Treat

The perfect coffee recipe for the Halloween or Thanksgiving season. Not just flavored with cinnamon and allspice, this latte actually contains pureed pumpkin. It's spicy and thick. Ingredients include 1 tbs canned pumpkin, 2 tbs vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup strong coffee or 1/4 cup espresso. In a saucepan, heat milk and pumpkin until steaming. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Put mixture in a blender, and blend for 15-20 seconds until thick and foamy. Pour into tall glass, then add coffee (or espresso). Top with a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice or ground nutmeg. Yum! READ MORE

Autumn Holiday Coffee

2009-08-23T09:50:00.005-05:00

Autumn Holiday Coffee by Mari Laura Skjelvik

* Whole cloves
* Cinnamon bark (whole cinnamon)
* whole green cardamom
* Brown sugar (if desired)
* Whipped cream
* Shaved Chocolate and cinnamon sprinkle
* Coffee

Brew a pot of your favorite coffee, a little too strong.

In a small pan, add 1 1/2 cup water, 4-7 cloves, 1/2 inch cinnamon bark broken up, 4-7 whole cardamom -split the tips, and 1-3 teaspoons of sugar. Heat up to boiling point for 3-4 minutes .

Mix the coffee and the spice-mix, pour into cups top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate and cinnamon.

Add more sugar if desired.

This also makes a great drink with some Tia Maria or Mozart-liqueurs, for a more adult evening drink. READ MORE

Farmer's Almanac

2009-06-21T18:55:00.003-05:00

Refreshing

Enjoy an iced coffee and learn a little history along the way. READ MORE

Indie Coffee Shops

2009-05-11T11:26:00.003-05:00

Discover Local Independent Coffee Shops

Visit this search engine for independent coffee shops in your area. They have 1826 coffeeshops in 865 cities! READ MORE.