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It was not long ago when dairy creamer was the sole coffee creamer option.  My, how times have changed!  Today, there are seemingly countless non-dairy coffee creamer options on the market.  Let’s take a look at the top dairy creamer alternatives to determine which are most suitable for coffee. Almond Milk Almond milk has emerged as the most popular nut milk to add to...

You love the taste of coffee, but don’t love being wide awake at midnight when you have to get up early the next day. It makes sense!   Coffee is delicious, but caffeine is best left for the morning hours for some people. Decaf coffee is a great way to have the best of both worlds – delicious coffee without the caffeine. There are...

As the weather gets cooler and school starts to gear back up, we are all in need of a hot cup of coffee to keep us going. Every year when autumn rolls around, everyone goes crazy for pumpkin spice lattes. While pumpkin spice is one of the flavors emblematic of the fall season, we can’t forget about the rest of them. Fall flavors and...

Looking for the best flavored coffee beans for your coffee shop? Our list covers the best and most unique flavors to fit everyone's tastes.

As many of us have had to make some alterations to our lives over these past few months, one thing has remained stagnant: our genuine love for coffee. Many are unaware that a simple cup of joe can pack quite a punch when it comes to health benefits. Here are three fascinating claims made about coffee: 1. Can aid with weight loss. Studies show...

When it comes to great tasting coffee, coffee wholesalers, retailers, and food service vendors remind people (customers and the public) about the importance of high-quality beans, the proper coffee maker, and even the ideal type and temperature of water for perfect coffee -  almost ad infinitum. One of the most vital components of excellent coffee is the quality and consistency of the grind. Whether...

When it comes to trends, every industry seems to have them, not just coffee. In some cases, like fashion and design, trends come and go. In other sectors such as food and beverage, some trends are short-lived - kind of like the publics’ fascination with the newest, latest, and greatest diets. But there are many trends in the food and beverage industry that continue...

Our world is filled with trends and crazes, and pop culture sometimes makes or breaks them. It happens to everything from fashion to diets, health crazes, and food fetishes. It also happens with beverages. Scientists and health experts tout the dangers of something one year and turn around and worship its benefits the next year. The world of coffee has and will continue to...

Doctors go back and forth on coffee. Is it a heart-healthy serum or a risky drink that may cause palpitations and other health effects? While most doctors tend to agree that coffee is healthy without added sugar or artificial creamers, they are still up in the air about another coffee-related issue: weight loss. Sure, coffee makes you feel full and keeps you regular, which...

Whether you’re an average coffee drinker, a barista, or a dedicated coffee enthusiast, you’ve probably heard people talk about, discussed the subject of, or read articles or blog posts about the caffeine content of coffee roasts or varieties. Some people swear that dark roasted coffee has less caffeine than lighter roasts, while others believe that the opposite is true. The confusion that surrounds discussions...

On the simplest level, the term “single origin”  refers to coffee beans that came from one place - such as a single country. You’ve probably seen labels that indicate the country of origin. The label may tell you that the coffee beans bearing the label were grown in a specific country. Some labels give more information about where the beans grow, such as a...

There is no denying the fact that Starbucks has been a driving force behind a lot of coffee trends throughout the nation. So it’s not surprising to learn that before March 2015, few people had ever heard of Cold Brew coffee, and unless you knew of one of the few elite specialty food stores and coffee shops and could afford to patronize them, you probably...