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Monday Morning Coffee News
Happy Monday! Some interesting coffee stuff that's been happening: A new study demonstrated drinking coffee disrupts the body's natural circadian rhythm, while another study found no link between coffee consumption and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. Also a Kansas City company made a special blend of coffee for the Pope's U.S. visit, Whole Foods Markets 25¢ coffee is coming to an end, Starbucks adds new Toasted Graham Latte to their menu, and macchiatos can now be found at Dunkin Donuts.
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DIY Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate (with step-by-step pictures!)
With highs still in the 90's where I live, iced cold brew coffee is perfect for these sweltering afternoons and muggy evenings. If you've never tried cold brew coffee, it's got a smoother, milder taste than traditionally brewed coffee and actually packs more caffeine per cup. I love this cold brew coffee concentrate because it's so cheap and easy to make, not to mention super versatile. It's a concentrate, so you simply dilute it to taste by adding ice, water, and/or creamer to get it just the way you like it for a delicious cold coffee drink or you can dilute it and heat it up to make hot coffee with a more…
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Instant Mocha Latte Pudding
This Instant Mocha Latte Pudding dessert is a fun, semi-homemade kind of play on a Mocha Latte – which can vary regionally, but generally consists of a 1:3 ratio of espresso and steamed milk with added chocolate flavoring, topped with a layer of foam. Super simple and easy to make, it's a great dessert for coffee lovers with a serious sweet tooth.
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[Book Review] The Curse Of Crow Hollow By Billy Coffey & Underground Coffee Light In The Dark
Psychological horror with a religious bent, The Curse Of Crow Hollow fairly drips with Southern voice and character, starting with that of the semi-omnipotent narrator who recounts the tale to the captive audience. It all starts like your average horror story – four teens go camping alone in the woods and stumble upon the cabin of a witch, who curses the trespassers. The people of Crow Hollow have long judged Alvaretta to be a witch, one who has sworn to get revenge on the small town over what she perceived as the wrongful death of her husband, so when the teens come back to town with tales of a curse…
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Monday Morning Coffee News
Happy Monday! Some interesting coffee news from this past week: Researchers found a way to recycle used coffee grounds into carbon capture material, new reusable cups featuring the winning designs of Starbucks Partner Cup Contest are now available in stores, and a Breaking Bad themed coffee shop is creating a buzz internationally.
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Homemade Coffee Face Mask
I love coffee (surprise, right?). I love the smell, the taste, the caffeine rush - but there’s another reason to love coffee: the beauty benefits! The homemade coffee face mask I want to share with you guys is super effective and also a great way to recycle those used coffee grounds I seem to accumulate at an alarming rate. It’s also super simple to throw together since it uses only 3 ingredients, all of which can easily be found in most kitchens: