Top Drink Trend Predictions for 2012

Top Drink Trend Predictions for 2012
Speculating what the presiding beverage illuminati might have in store for us in the coming year can feel futile and frustrating. That glass-like sphere at the bottom of your cocktail is no crystal... read more

Coffee 101: The French Press

Coffee 101: The French Press
The French press is my favorite way to make coffee, yielding a rich, strong — if not a bit gritty — cup. It’s fairly simple and takes little time; everyone has their own way of... read more

Coffee Shops Worth Traveling For

Blue Bottle coffee
Area Daily caught up with barista Louis Poore, of Urnex, in search of the country’s perfect cups of coffee. Great coffee starts with fresh, locally roasted, quality beans and some basic gear.... read more

Hot Coffeehouse Holiday Drinks to Make at Home

Apple Cider
I certainly do my fair share of popping out to the neighborhood coffee shop, but sometimes I like to make my drinks at home. A lot of people are unsure about doing this, worrying their drinks won... read more

Meet the Roaster: Todd Carmichael of La Colombe

Meet the Roaster: Todd Carmichael of La Colombe
“I’m not passionate about coffee.” These words flow out from a grin that Todd Carmichael always seems to have, both honest and a little devious; this grin reflects his childlike... read more

Even 5-Year-Olds Can Make Espresso

Even 5-Year-Olds Can Make Espresso
Clive Coffee decided to film 5-year-olds Ellanie and Ethan making a cappuccino, presumably to show you how easy it is to make espresso at home so you'll buy their machine. Instead, it seems like... read more

This Couple Got Married in a Starbucks

This Couple Got Married in a Starbucks
An Oklahoma couple decided to tie the knot at the Starbucks where they had their first date.  The local news station called it a "latte love story," of course, but the story is still... read more