coffee

Some people like it as a nightcap, others first thing in the morning. Maybe some like it when they’re hanging out with friends, during a break from work, or even at work. Coffee is the drink of the people.
Well, at least the caffeinated people.
And these caffeinated people? They’re… Read the rest

For anyone who appreciates the culture surrounding coffee shops, you likely also enjoy when your latte is served with a strong shot, and some talented foam art. But, as cool as the foamy top of a latte can look, it’s not very often that you find yourself gawking down at… Read the rest

A friend and I moseyed on out to the Trapper Creek Wilderness over the weekend for some much needed R&R. Saturday was gorgeous, perfect hiking weather and while watching the moon rise above us during dinner, we decided to forego the rain fly on the tent.
Halfway through the night,… Read the rest

For all of you non-Portlanders, we’ve been experiencing some extreme weather. Seriously, Northwesterners are not made to deal with 100+ degrees several days in a row. So the only thing to do in times like these is work from home and stock up on iced coffee (seriously, having two on… Read the rest

Here’s your environmental impact-related thought for the day:

North America accounts for almost 60 percent of the more than 220 billion paper cups used each year around the world.… Read the rest

That statistic was enough to get Global Responsibility, Environmental Impact and Starbucks to team up last week at the Starbucks’ Cup

Coffee addicts know all about the energy kick that their morning java gives them. But what if that energy kick could be put to use elsewhere, like your car? A team of chemical engineers at the University of Nevada asked that same question and have been working on extracting oils… Read the rest