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Starbucks Releases Their Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:29:43 +0000

Ever heard the expression "that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee"? Well, not that long ago a cup of coffee did cost a dime. (And you can still get a cup for well less than a dollar in many places.)

Of course, Starbucks began blowing the lid off the coffee price structure about 15 years ago. Now the average latte at the ubiquitous chain costs around four bucks. And if java lovers want a Grande-sized cup of Starbucks' newest coffee, Costa Rica Finca Palmilera, they will have to shell out $7.

Drinking Coffee Might Help Us With Happiness

Mark Richards — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:25:03 +0000

People often ask me, “why is it that you sound so upbeat in the morning”? “Why are you in such a good mood when I hear you on the radio”? My answer is…coffee. Yeah, I’ll drink about three cups by six am and perhaps another after that. According to The Daily Mail, caffeine in fact, [...]

Starbucks Is Everywhere — Even in Funeral Homes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:28:31 +0000

At most funeral homes, tissues and condolences are all that’s typically offered to the grieving. But at one South Carolina mortuary, you’ll also be able to boost your spirits with a Starbucks latte. The Robinson Funeral Home in Easley is about to get the town’s first Starbucks franchise, which will be located in a new [...]

Study Reveals Drinking Coffee Can Lower Your Chances of Skin Cancer

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:04:21 +0000

Want to avoid skin cancer? Have another cup of joe. A new study finds coffee guzzlers are less likely to develop the most common type of the disease. The study of more than 100,000 adults found that those who drank three or more cups of coffee a day had a 20 percent lower risk of [...]

Here's How to Order Items from Starbucks' Secret Menu

Don Deane — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:06:31 +0000

Coffee aficionados, listen up: there are more than a dozen off-the-menu drinks you can order at Starbucks. So, how does one partake of this “secret” menu? Easy. The trick is how you order and we can help. Want a “Raspberry Cheesecake”? Then order a White Chocolate Mocha and add a few pumps of raspberry. Hankering [...]

Starbucks New Ingredient Inside The Strawberry Frappuccino

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:29:04 +0000

What's not to love about drinking a Frappuccino? They usually are pretty delicious and make any dull day an exciting one. Ok, maybe I’m pushing it. You have to agree they are pretty delicious and nice to look at. Have you ever wondered how they get those pink colors? Warning: This may change your whole outlook on these delicious treats.

You Won't Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:29:36 +0000

A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average. Accounting Principals, a unit of staffing services company Adecco SA, polled 1,000 US workers last month and found we spend more than $1,000 annually on coffee [...]

Save Money and Make Your Coffee

Virtual Vicky — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:09:44 +0000

I bet you drink at least one cup of coffee every morning. It's no big deal, most people do. But here's my question. Do you stop and get your coffee on the way to work? If you said yes then you might want to continue reading.

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:08:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:33:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:12:31 +0000

The average American adult drinks about three cups of coffee a day, and while many can’t imagine a morning without it, people taking certain drugs may want to think twice.

Studies show that more than a dozen medications — antidepressants, estrogen, and thyroid and osteoporosis drugs, for example — can be affected by coffee, which can block absorption or enhance the effects of the drugs.

Signs You're Getting Too Much Caffeine

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Most of us need caffeine to start and get through the day. I start my work day with my Toy Story coffee mug, I know you’re jealous! It holds up too 2 cups of coffee, because some of us need more caffeine than others. Some caffeine is normal, but, like anything else, too much isn’t [...]

Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:21:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day. According to a new study, which tracked nearly 113,000 adults over 20 years, women who drink three cups of coffee a day have a 20 percent lower risk of developing basal cell carcinoma — the most [...]

All New Starbucks Stained Shirt For $85

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:42:10 +0000

Some businesses have top notch marketing people on their end to turn really lame products into something amazing. Look at the Snuggie, How stupid right? People buy them by the dozen though. I wish I knew their tricks, I'd try to be a millionaire. So let's look at another horrible product people will pay top dollars for, the all new Starbucks stained shirt!

Is A Coffee Date A Good Idea?

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:50:28 +0000

Whether you’re meeting someone you met online, or you’re being set up on a blind date, the idea of going out for coffee is a great idea. It’s cheap, it’s easy and you can bolt after one cup. Many women are now shunning the coffee date when they shouldn’t. According to Yahoo Shine, women are [...]

Coffee May Prevent Breast Cancer

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 12 May 2011 19:33:26 +0000

Whether coffee is healthy or not, I don’t plan on not drinking it any time soon. According to a new study, published in the journal Breast Cancer Research, claims that women who drink five or more cups of coffee a day are actually protecting themselves from breast cancer. The DailyMail.co.uk is reporting that researchers from [...]

Why Coffee Is Healthy

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:30:50 +0000

You always hear people say: coffee is bad for you, it’s not healthy BLAH BLAH BLAH. As I write this I’m drinking a big cup of Joe. To fight back these people here are 5 health reasons from Yahoo Shine why you shouldn't put down that delicious cup of coffee: