C_shortt/Shutterstock On Reddit, a poster asked employees of Costco what the number one returned item (aside from clothing) was in their experience. One of the most common answers was the focal point of office breakrooms across the country: The Keurig coffee maker. Both employees and customers agreed that…
Co-founder and President of Phorus Industries Jonathan Knarreborg served as Barren Inc’s Coffee and Commerce’s keynote speaker at the Cave Area Conference Center on Jan. 30. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1 By MICHAEL CRIMMINSGlasgow News 1 Hemp was the primary topic discussed during the Jan. 30 Coffee and Commerce. At the Cave Area Conference Center in…
A randomized trial suggests that avoiding coffee after cardioversion may not help, and that modest caffeine intake may actually be associated with fewer atrial fibrillation recurrences. Study: Caffeinated Coffee Consumption or Abstinence to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation. Image credit: diignat/Shutterstock.com Consuming modest amounts of caffeinated coffee after cardioversion may be linked to a lower risk of…
Nespresso and Keurig machines do what the best espresso machines cannot: take all the guesswork out of your daily brew. As a former barista and a self-professed coffee snob, I’m the ideal candidate for a fancy, confusing, temperamental espresso machine. I love dialing in fresh beans, adjusting the grind one micron at a time to…
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It appears newlyweds are waking up and smelling the coffee by buying into the incredibly popular café kitchen trend. And it’s not just the brunch-friendly aesthetic they’re buying into – the best coffee machines have been distinctly identified as one of the major trends to watch in 2026 by wedding registry service The Wedding Shop…
At the new 321 Coffee Roastery in Raleigh, North Carolina. All images courtesy of 321 Coffee. Inclusivity-focused North Carolina roasting company 321 Coffee has shifted its roasting operations into a larger facility, adding equipment that more than triples production capacity. Dedicated to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to succeed in…
Milwaukee coffee shop targeted again Fruition MKE, a Milwaukee neighborhood coffee shop, was targeted again overnight after a burglary last week, though suspects failed to get inside as nearby businesses report similar incidents. MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee small business owner said her coffee shop was targeted by burglars again overnight, just days after a break-in…
Every coffee lover wants to enjoy a fresh-tasting cup of coffee, but we don’t all have endless time to commit to making every cup. Using whole bean coffee instead of pre-ground coffee is one way to ensure to a fresher-tasting cup of coffee, yet it often sacrifices convenience. But what if it doesn’t have to?…
UK-born coffee chain Caffè Nero has put in a bid to buy Compass Coffee’s assets following the Washington D.C.-area chain’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing earlier this month. In a Jan. 23 court filing, Compass Coffee said it selected Caffè Nero North America, Inc. as the “stalking horse” purchaser, with an offer to buy “substantially…