Published August 22, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

Unusual Coffee Makers

Kickstart your day with these new coffee makers.

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Manual Coffeemaker Nº1 – a single-cup coffee maker designed to celebrate the ritual of making coffee by hand

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Sucabaruca Coffee pot and funnel – The coffee pot comes with a wood gift box, and small book

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Martina Thornhill Sleepy Eye Pour Over – One-of-a-kind handmade pour over from ceramicist Martina Thornhill.

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Dash Coffee Cone – This funnel is decorated with raindrop-esque daubs of manganese.

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Published August 22, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

3 Hacks for Your Iced Coffee

Change the way you drink your iced coffee today. Why don’t you…

#1: Add some coffee ice cubes

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#2: Or…make that chocolate instead

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#3: Perhaps, mint ice cubes for a unique taste?

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A good cup of iced coffee won’t be without good coffee. Check out our line of Lavazza coffees to create your next delicious sip.

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Published August 21, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

Would You Put Butter in Your Coffee?

“It makes for the creamiest, most satisfying cup of coffee you’ve ever had,” Dave Asprey writes on his website. He’s the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, the small company credited for popularizing the concoction. The tech-investor attributes a high-fat diet to his 80-pound weight loss. And beyond taste, Asprey says this buttery drink provides all of the energizing benefits of a cup of coffee, without the four o’clock slump. Bulletproof believers insist that the butter’s high-fat content will slow the time it takes for your body to metabolize the coffee’s caffeine. In other words, increased energy, decreased crash.

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Published August 20, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

8 Craziest Coffee Drinks

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Time magazine recently listed the most decadent coffee confections you don’t want to miss!

Guinness-flavored latte – Starbucks introduced Dark Barrel Latte that mimics the taste of Guinness without the alcohol. Available only at select Starbucks locations in Florida and Ohio due to its testing phase.
Elephant poop coffee – Yes, you heard right! Deemed the world’s most expensive brew, Black Ivory Coffee is made from Arabica beans from Thailand that first pass through an elephant’s digestive system and are then harvested from the resulting dung. The process brings out the natural sugar in the bean while removing the bitterness, supposedly resulting in a uniquely delicious cup of joe. Available here only.
Coffee in edible waffle cups – One California coffeehouse has applied the concept soup in bread bowl to its beverages in a form of coffee. Available at Alfred Coffee & Kitchen in Los Angeles.
Affogato – Ice cream or gelato then topped with a shot of hot espresso. Simple recipe, try it at home!
Koffie Van Brunt – This beverage with a touch of aged rum got the TimeOut New York raving as “swirling layer of ivory white cream, burnished brown java and bright orange zest makes this drink as pretty to look at as it is tasty to sip.” Get it at Fort Defiance in Brooklyn, NY.
Coffee Beer Repeat – Two pints of beer and two shots of espresso all served separate. Come by Houndstooth in Austin to try it out.
Toasted Marshmallow Latte – Concoction includes espresso, steamed milk and a roasted marshmallow on a stick. Big Shoulders Coffee in Chicago serves it perfectly.
The Vincent Vega – The drink, available at The Mission in San Francisco, includes Coca-Cola, a shot of espresso, vanilla syrup, served over ice.

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Published August 19, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

Surprising Facts About Coffee You Didn’t Know

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Latina magazine interviewed NESCAFE Dolce Gusto and found these surprising facts:

42% of coffee drinkers believe that their last cup of java was more satisfying than their last intimate experience.
59% of coffee drinkers agree that other coffee drinkers are sexier than non-coffee drinkers.
57% of coffee drinkers cannot imagine getting through several life experiences without their daily dose of café:
- Starting a new job (34%)
- Moving (25%)
- College (25%)
- Having a child (15%)
- Getting married (15%)
44% of coffee drinkers say their morning “officially” begins after they’ve had their first cup of joe.
On average, coffee drinkers think they gain 25 IQ points after their morning cup, and 14% of drinkers think they gain 55 to 99 points.

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Published August 18, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

Berry Orange Sky Smoothie

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This all natural smoothie is great for breakfast, as an after workout cool down, or simply a healthy treat. You can also add protein powder to any smoothie recipe below for a delicious meal replacement smoothie.

2 oz. orange juice
6 oz. Dr. Smoothie Strawberry Banana Concentrate
16 oz. cup of ice

Add the ingredients, in the order listed, above and blend. Pulse in 1/4 cup of strawberries for 2 seconds. Yields 16 oz. finished beverage.

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Published August 18, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

Pick of the Week Coffee Shop: Sightglass Coffee

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San Francisco’s Mission District opened it’s doors last year to another coffeehouse, Sightless Coffee, located on 20th street designed with reclaimed wood, natural plaster walls, and ceramic tiles, creating a cozy neighborhood ambience that contrasts with the industrial feel of the flagship store.

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Published August 17, 2015 by Cappuccino Connection

Cure Jetlag with Vietnamese Coffee

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Struggling with jetlag? Drinking a cup of ca phe sua da, a popular beverage in Vietnam, is an iced coffee made from Robusta beans brewed through a Vietnamese coffee filter and sweetened with condensed milk, might just do the trick. Munchies explains:

The coffee is served in an elegant manner that will remind you of a black and white cookie, with the sweetened condensed milk lining the bottom of the glass and the incredibly rich coffee on top. Then, after the drinker stirs the two together, they can enjoy the thick, full-bodied beverage. It should be sweet and bitter, generally carrying notes of nuttiness, depending on the bean.

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Published September 26, 2014 by Cappuccino Connection

Your list of Freebies & Deals on National Coffee Day (September 29)

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Get ready for some freebies in honor of National Coffee Day on Monday, September 29, 2014, from your local coffee franchises. Keep in mind that these offers are mostly one-day only, at participating businesses and while stocks last. So, drink up and happy drinking!

Dunkin’ Donuts – At any participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant across the country, receive a free medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot Dark Roast Coffee (limit of one per guest).

Kangaroo Express – Receive a 12 oz. Bean Street Coffee (one per guest, while supplies last) for just one penny. Offer good between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Krispy Kreme – Get a free 12oz cup of Krispy Kreme House, Decaf or Dark Roast coffee, or try a 12oz Mocha, Latte or iced coffee for $1 at participating Krispy Kreme US locations. Excludes Puerto Rico.

LaMar’s Donuts – Come by and get a free freshly roasted 12 oz. coffee all day at participating locations.

McDonald’s – Their second national Free Coffee Event kicked off on September 16 and will end on National Coffee Day, September 29th. Patrons can get a free small McCafé coffee during breakfast hours at participating McDonald’s restaurants across the country.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea – Purchase one beverage and receive a second beverage of equal or lesser value free. Qualifying beverages exclude juice and bottled beverages. Excludes airports, BART, supermarkets and other licensed partner locations. Free beverage must be enjoyed at the time of purchase. May not be combined with other offers. No cash value or rain checks. Limit one per customer. No coupon required.

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. – The restaurant is giving away a free cup of freshly roasted hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any menu item. This offer is limited to one free cup of coffee per customer and will last all day or until supplies last.

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop – Buy any size coffee in Regular or Dark Roast for just $1 at participating U.S. restaurants. This offer is excluded in Buffalo, New York and Presque Isle, Maine. All Buffalo and Presque Isle-area guests will receive an offer for a $1 medium-size coffee in the new Dark Roast only.

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Published September 26, 2014 by Cappuccino Connection

How Do You Take Your Coffee?

In anticipation for International Coffee Day set for Monday, September 29, here are some cool findings of how Americans take their coffee as surveyed by PayPal.

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