Coffee News
Here’s a collection of timely coffee news items, refreshed daily.
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Indie Starbucks rival opens 3rd O.C. cafe
The cafe chain calls itself “the last independent Seattle-pedigreed coffee company in the world." New Anaheim cafe joins units in Irvine and Newport Beach. [Link]
Coffee News » Free Coffee
You can get yourself a free cup of coffee today until 2 pm at the p:ear barista school [338 NW 6th Ave]. Why am I getting free coffee from a non-profit, you ask? The p:ear … [Link]
Coffee News » Use coffee grounds as plant fertilizer
Q: Can coffee grounds be used as fertilizer on yard plants? How about ashes from the fireplace? If so, how much, how often and which plants? A: Both wood ashes and coffee grounds can be … [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Study: Where do our nav systems take us most? Walmart
Filed under: Etc., Technology Groan. Remember the $350,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom parked in front of a Walmart? Apparently it's not an isolated case. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Starbucks Fans Can Become 'Baristas' on Foursquare
Starbucks will give loyal customers a barista badge on Foursquare — and get information about their behavior. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Renee Zellweger Rewards Paparazzo With $100 in Starbucks
She slips him a gift after he tosses some coins in a parking meter, saving her from a ticket Get [...] [Link]
Coffee News » Coffee Party USA to launch kickoff day in 'Boro on Sat.
The Murfreesboro chapter of Coffee Party USA will hold a National Coffee House Day at 6 p.m. Saturday at Panera Bread, according to a news release. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Renee Zellweger Rewards Good Samaritan With Coffee
Filed under: Good News, Gut Reactions, Movie News Actress Renee Zellweger was saved from a possible parking ticket when a stranger slipped some coins into her expiring meter outside Starbucks. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Tickle me Eric
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Coffee News » Latest craze has chocolate lovers waiting to inhale
Who doesn't love a delicious piece of chocolate and a cup of coffee? Of course there is a price to pay: the calories. [Link]
Coffee News » Carpuccino is full of beans at $65 a litre
A CAR that runs on coffee was unveiled yesterday – but despite running on a sweet brew it won't take the grind out of commuting. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Q. and A.: What About Snobbish Baristas?
Ken Nye of Ninth Street Espresso considers how baristas can avoid snobbishness. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Let Them Eat Cake
I’m not sure what the best fast weight loss tips would include, but I’m pretty sure, “eat cake for breakfast” would not be among them. [Link]
Coffee News » Renee Zellweger Plays Barista to Good Samaritan
She's usually the one drinking the coffee . But on Wednesday, Renee Zellweger was the person serving it. [Link]
Coffee News » Biggby Coffee Celebrates 15th Birthday with Free Drinks
The Michigan-based coffee retailer thanks customers with drinks on the house on March 15. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » No, Seriously: A Car That Runs On Coffee
This is a real car that runs on coffee. Like, for real, dude. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » New Breed of Brewers of No Buzz
In San Francisco: Blue Bottle Coffee. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Coffee-Powered "Carpuccino" Infuriates Car Lovers, Coffee Lovers, Pun Lovers [Cars]
Point: As my fellow Jalopnik readers would agree, the thought of an au-to-MO-bile running on some coffee beans is equally laughable and insulting. [Link]
Coffee News » Coffee a treat for Fairtrade Fortnight
FAIRTRADE coffee made in Uganda proved a hit with visitors to Bury Unitarian Church. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Will this mouse get me kicked out of the coffee shop?
This [Dwight Shrute]-esque project will let you try out your taxidermy skills. Apparently you can acquire a ‘wetware’ mouse fresh or frozen from pet stores. [Link]
Coffee News » Starbucks Launches Coffee Journey Card Promotion
Starbucks kicked off an eight week promotion today to introduce customers to different brands of bold coffee. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » New York Is Finally Taking Its Coffee Seriously
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BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » CNN Props Up Astroturfed Coffee Party Movement (Video)
One thing is for sure… If you’re a leftist organization and you need a hand up, the state-run media is always there to help. CNN propped up the astroturfed coffee party movement this week. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Computer Coffee Tables – The Sony Fusion Table Combines Work and Relaxation (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) This sleek black coffee table is the new Sony Fusion table and it is a multi-functioning piece of furniture. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » LEDs invade coffee table crevice
That’s a lot of LEDs, and a little bit of glass cleaner. [Tobias] spiced up his IKEA coffee table by adding 6144 LEDs. [Link]
Coffee News » The Car-puccino: A Car that Runs on Coffee
Coffee: It's not just for marathon blogging sessions anymore. No beans about it: An automobile dubbed the "Car-puccino" has been designed to run only on leftover coffee grinds. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » Touch Interface Tables – The iTable by PQ Labs, Inc. is a Magical Coffee Table (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) PQ Labs Inc. has announced its new iTable 2010 that allows the user to think, play and work without any keyboard or mouse. [Link]
Coffee News » Streetlevel: New Coffeehouse for Atlantic
Lost City recently posted about all the empty storefronts on Atlantic near Henry Street, and we mentioned that Abitare on Henry is closing , but it looks like a new coffee house is opening called … [Link]
Coffee News » Coffee in a barbecue brisket is divine
Americans thrive on coffee, and its transmogrification in recent years showcases our obsession with it. [Link]
BuzzTracker.com – Coffee » ENEMIES AND FRIENDS
I depicted those ladies in an unflattering light because they annoyed me to no end at the counter by dithering right in front of me. [Link]