There's a chemical in coffee that may cause cancer, but researchers have...
In 2018, a California judge required coffee companies to post warnings about a potential cancer-causing chemical in their brews. The state has since reversed its ruling.The chemical in question,...
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View ArticleI'm a former barista and delivery man living in NYC — here's why I'd never go...
In all my time living in New York City — about eight of my 29 years — I have never bought something at Starbucks, drunk coffee, ordered delivery, or used or owned a credit card.People think I'm weird...
View ArticleThe best cold-brew coffee makers you can buy
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View ArticleThe second Amazon Go store in New York has a mini self-serve Starbucks coffee...
Amazon is opening its 13th Go store — and second one in New York — on Tuesday.Located in midtown Manhattan, the store is designed to cater to the Monday-to-Friday work crowd.It even has a self-serve...
View ArticleA new 'Harry Potter'-inspired café in New York serves Butterbeer coffee in a...
A "Harry Potter"-themed café called Steamy Hallows recently opened in New York City.INSIDER got the chance to stop by for a tour and taste test.The space is filled with clever "Harry Potter" references...
View ArticleStarbucks has a new innovation lab that developed more than 130 projects in...
Starbucks quietly opened a new innovation lab in its Seattle headquarters in November. Projects based in the Tryer Center are intended to go from idea to action in 100 days, with Starbucks churning...
View ArticleAn old NASA study gave spiders drugs to see how it affected their webs
A NASA article from 1995 shows just how toxic caffeine is to the brain.Researchers exposed spiders to a range of different chemicals — including caffeine, marijuana, and Benzedrine — and noted how...
View ArticleHow a company in Berlin is turning coffee grounds into recycled reusable cups
Kaffeeform is a Berlin-based start-up that uses coffee grounds to create reusable coffee cups. The 100% biodegradable, reusable cups are used in coffee shops and restaurants around the city.Visit...
View ArticleDrinking coffee could stimulate 'brown fat' and help you burn more calories
Drinking coffee could stimulate "brown fat" and help you burn calories, according to new research.Scientists from the University of Nottingham found that drinking a cup of coffee helps the body burn...
View Article13 startups that make daily rituals like brushing your teeth and taking...
The comfort and consistency of rituals bring us back down to earth. They take many different forms, from putting on a favorite record to shaving. Online startups are adept at selling the entire...
View ArticleDunkin' is now selling candy-flavored iced coffee and you can choose from Kit...
Dunkin' has teamed up with The Hershey Company to create Kit Kat, Heath, and Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme-flavored iced drinks.The "Kit Kat Coolatta" features a vanilla bean base blended with pieces of...
View ArticleWhat coffee looks like in 14 different countries around the world
Vietnamese egg coffee was invented in 1946 during a wartime milk shortage.Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of the coffee plant.Irish coffee is a cocktail drink that has hot coffee, Irish whiskey,...
View Article5 fast-food chains that went extinct in the US but survived internationally
In America, fast-food chains come and go. But sometimes, a restaurant that dies in the US can find success in another country.Kenny Rogers Roasters — a rotisserie chicken chain — died out in America,...
View ArticleThis animated map shows where your favorite coffee comes from
Nearly two thirds of Americans drink coffee every day, but many don't know where the coffee beans come from.If you sip your morning joe from major brands like Starbucks, Dunkin', or McDonald's, chances...
View ArticleTake a look inside the world's biggest Starbucks in Japan
The world's biggest Starbucks opened this spring in Tokyo, Japan.At 32,000 square feet, it's bigger than the previous largest, the Shanghai Reserve Roastery.The four-story building overlooks the Meguro...
View ArticleA 21-year-old died after drinking a protein shake with a caffeine supplement...
A young man in Australia died after drinking a protein shake with a caffeine supplement. At least two other caffeine overdose deaths have been traced to supplements. Many people enjoy a cup of coffee...
View ArticleThis $11 reusable K-cup filter saves me more than $1,000 a year on coffee
After a year of using plastic, single-use K-cups, I bought an $6 reusable filter. It's saved me more than $1,000 on coffee. It can be used with all Keurig-brand coffee makers, so you literally don't...
View ArticleThis OXO programmable coffee maker is $60 off during Prime Day — here’s why...
The OXO On Barista Brain is one of the best coffee makers you can buy for less than $200, but the price just got even sweeter during Amazon Prime Day 2019.This year, Prime members can get 30% off the...
View ArticleThis $450 semi-automatic espresso machine is a commercial-grade workhorse for...
You don't have to spend a thousand dollars to produce quality espresso in your own kitchen.Gaggia's new Classic Pro (currently $449 on Amazon) costs more than your average espresso machine, but it's...
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