Posts Tagged ‘espresso’All That (Caffeine) — and a Bag of Chips!
May 15th, 2012
When you think of energy boosting drinks and food, thoughts of Red Bull, Rockstar and even your average shot of espresso come to mind, right? But wait, did you ever think a bag of potato chips could give you the same amount of energy? Arma Energy Snx and NRG have done the what many may [...]  Health Watch: Java not to Blame for Sleepless Babies
May 2nd, 2012
Coffee was what kept me up during those late nights of studying in college; for expecting and new mothers, you’d think it would be their lifeline too! I figured caffeine was the fuel that helped them during long, sleepless nights with their newborns. But to my surprise, drinking caffeine has been a concern for many [...] Recipe: Nick’s Delight
April 19th, 2012
No matter how much we try to coerce him, our trusty purchasing manager, Nick, will not perform Rapper’s Delight for us while drinking this ridiculously awesome drink. We never get to do what we want to do! What makes this drink nearly obscene is that it’s a breve, so when you’re steaming up six ounces [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: Cadbury Creme Egg Latte
April 12th, 2012
Little Brandi Foo Foo hoppin’ through the forest, picking up the field mice and boppin’ ‘em on the head! It’s spring time, friends, and that means bunnies around the world are hard at work producing delicious chocolate candy eggs for your enjoyment. Brandi tried her hand at recreating the delicious flavor of these treats in [...] One More Cup Away from Diabetes
April 3rd, 2012
Well, looks like coffee’s done it again. As if we needed another reason to grab a second cup of joe in the morning, now you’ll have good reason — one for the kick and one to help fight diabetes! The Harvard School of Public Health has done a series of studies uncovering the health benefits [...] Nitrogen-Flushed Coffee
April 2nd, 2012
We offer a couple of different coffee varieties that are treated with a nitrogen flush during their packaging (specifically, Lavazza and illy employ this practice), and we often have folks ask about what this is and why it’s done. Once a food is processed, it begins to deteriorate immediately with exposure to oxygen. Foods that [...] Crew Review: Atomic Cafe – Espresso Coffees
March 30th, 2012
Time for our second round of tastings! In this episode, Gail and Allison taste shots from Atomic Cafe’s selection of espresso-oriented blends and beans. Watch to find out their thoughts on these new coffee offerings. The Lowdown on Bikini Barista Stands
March 28th, 2012
Putting our noses to the grindstone and getting our hands dirty like the intrepid reporters that we are, Kaylie and I hit the streets with one question on our mind: What’s all the hullabaloo with bikini barista stands? As far as we can tell (through very informal polling of other crew mates who hail from [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: Espresso Vodka
March 15th, 2012
Brandi’s creation this week is truly, utterly dangerous. It’s one of those concoctions that could be either really, really good for you … or really, really bad. Watch as she combines the three most important food groups — alcohol, caffeine and sugar — to create this lovely infused liqueur. Can I Get a Babyccino with That?
March 14th, 2012
As you walk into your local cafe and notice a 3-year-old sitting in the corner with his mother sipping on what looks like a foamy, velvety cappuccino, don’t doubt your vision: That’s exactly what it is. And because its a fad it’s gotta have a cutesy amalgam of a name, right? Yup — it’s called [...] |
