Could Starbucks Acquire Peet's Coffee?

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
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Peet's Coffee made headlines last week when news broke that a German holding company, Joh. A Benckiser, would be taking over — for nearly $1 billion. But now rumors are swirilng that the... read more

Lavazza Releases Edible Coffee Cup

Posted by Emilia Morano-Williams, Writer
For those who like to get a sweet, caffeine-fuelled start to their day, meet the newest invention that is sure to revolutionize your morning: the edible coffee cup. Italian coffee company Lavazza... read more

Peet's Coffee & Tea Sold for $977.6 Million

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
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In the world of competing coffee chains, Peet's Coffee & Tea and Starbucks may just be sister stores. Apparently, Peet's founder Alfred Peet sold the Starbucks founders coffee beans when... read more

Coffee Art That Goes Beyond the Cup

Posted by Emilia Morano-Williams, Writer
Coffee and art aren’t exactly strangers. There’s latte art, there are the photos and paintings that hang on the walls of your favorite café, and there's even the art of making... read more

Starbucks to Open Evolution Juice Stores

Posted by Emilia Morano-Williams, Writer
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Starbucks is taking over the beverage world, or so it seems. With the release of their new energy drinks last week, the Refreshers, the recent acquisition of San Francisco-based bakery La... read more

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Serve Coffee in Seattle

Posted by Skyler Okey, Writer
Coffee lovers and fans of Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis rejoice: The two stars are hitting the fictional campaign trail to promote their new film, The Campaign, starting in Seattle —... read more

Joe the Art of Coffee to Open Shops in Philadelphia

Posted by Emilia Morano-Williams, Writer
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With artisan-quality coffee gaining a following around the country, it was only a matter of time before the popular New York café Joe the art of coffee expanded their empire to other American... read more

The First-Ever Coffee Ad Promises Cures for Scurvy

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
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It's a far cry from the recognizably green ads from Starbucks: the first-ever advertisement for coffee is buzzing on the Internet, which promises that the "simple, innocent thing" can... read more