Caffeinated Pollution?
It may be the epicentre of the U.S coffee culture but recent research has also suggested that the Pacific Northwest may also be at the centre of a coffee pollution scandal.
Caffeine pollution has been traced in the Pacific Ocean off of Oregon coastline. Which is proof that human waste is contaminating the natural water ways and systems and having a detrimental effect on wildlife.
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Shower Shock Double Shot
Some days you just can’t wait for that morning cup of coffee.
Well help is at hand.
Crafty inventors have been busy with your favourite stimulant and have come up with an invigorating way to wake you up. All you have to do is make it out of bed and get to a shower.
Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap is an invigorating caffeine kick, for your skin.
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Chemical Coffee
Coffee with cream is a luxuriously thick drink that coats the tongue and clogs the arteries. In an attempt to opt for the healthier option, millions of Americans stir ‘powdered’ creamer into their morning coffees every day.
How wrong they are.
Many powdered creamers contain no actual cream, at any stage of production. They are in fact a blend of toxic chemicals.
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Who Is The Boss?
Boss coffee is a brand of canned coffee and coffee infused beverages made by the Japanese company Suntory from 1992 onwards.
There were many aggressive advertising campaigns featuring popular Japanese musicians until Tommy Lee Jones became spokesman.
You would be forgiven for thinking that one of The Men In Black stars is not the most enthusiastic faces of film but it just so happens his stoic tendencies and stern expression is just what was needed to become the ‘Boss’.
Since 2006 Tommy Lee Jones has been the most recognisable face of the campaign and has appeared in print and television adverts across Japan. No less than 38 advertisements featuring ‘Alien Jones’ a man who came to Earth to learn Earthian customs, one of the most prominent being, obviously, canned coffee.
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Slither Espresso- To Go!
A business man in Texas got more of a wake up than he expected in his local Starbucks in San Antonio.
Bruce Ahlswede had just finished a Tuesday morning presentation when he opted to use the facilities of the global franchise.
On arrival he initially thought it was a prank until the snake, who had been relaxing coiled up on the toilet seat rim, turned and looked at him.
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Caribou Coffee to be Closing 80 Stores?
Caribou Coffee, the Minneapolis based franchise is tipped to be closing up to 80 locations next week and converting a further 88 other store locations to Peet’s Coffee and Tea shops at some point over the next 18 months.
As of 2009 the company employed up to 6,000 people and had revenue of $262 million. However they have been feeling the pinch since and despite revisiting the business strategy, closely evaluating the market performance and rife competition from other coffee giants, the 80 under-performing stores have had to be completely cut.
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Slim Green Beans
There a million diets out there, we all have heard of the ‘cabbage soup’ diet, the juice diet or no carbs, blueberries and acai berries for breakfast, dinner and tea and many more.
However, there are many fruits and beverages, certainly, green tea is attributed to a having a positive effect when trying to control or lose weight.
Yes, you guessed it coffee is trying to get in on the weight-loss band wagon. …continue reading Slim Green Beans
Cruel Cat Cafes?
They started off in The Orient, China being renowned for its handbag dogs and cat obsession.
Now the idea of food halls, cafes and and other such places where people can go and interact with a small army of domesticated cats whilst drinking their coffee and eating lunch, is an idea that is quickly spreading across Europe. …continue reading Cruel Cat Cafes?
Dubai Coffee and Tea Festival
The 5th annual International Coffee and Tea Festival opened today at the Meydan IMAX Gallery in Dubai
It’s the only event like it in the Arab world dedicated specifically to the trade of coffee and tea available to all (over the age of 18) until November 9th. …continue reading Dubai Coffee and Tea Festival
Organic Coffee Shops Winning in Dubai
Organic coffee shops opening in Dubai.
A new lifestyle shop specialising in gourmet organic coffee, teas and the worlds first zero calorie sweetener has opened up in Dubai. …continue reading Organic Coffee Shops Winning in Dubai