Happy July, a month full of warm days, picnics, parades and celebration! Independence Day is just a few days away. You already have the flags and the fireworks. Don't forget the coffee! Whether it's a steaming cup before the morning parade, a patriotic iced coffee drink during a picnic, or a cup of decaf with the fireworks display, the 4th of July is a great time for coffee.
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Memorial Day is behind us and Father's Day is coming up fast. June is a great month for coffee, especially if your dad is like mine and can't imagine a day without at least a pot. Here are some ideas on how to make Dad's coffee special.
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This coming Monday, May 28, is Memorial Day. For many, Memorial Day symbolizes the beginning of summer, but despite the picnics, barbecues and parties, Memorial Day has a deeper and more solemn meaning.
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My grandmother used to say that anything too good was either illegal, immoral or fattening. Nowadays, she'd probably add "unhealthy." Around here, we think coffee is very good, but is it good for us? Many of our customers have asked the same thing, especially now that a California judge has ruled that larger coffee chains in California must post warnings about the alleged cancer risk of drinking coffee. We turned to our roaster and asked, "What's up with coffee and our health?" Here's his answer:
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It's not even the middle of May, but in some parts of the country, temperatures are already climbing into the 80's. Hello, summer! If you're like us and enjoy Cold Brew iced coffee on hot summer days, it’s time to get out your French Press (or good old-fashioned mason jar) and make your own at home. Here's how:
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