AI-powered robots may soon be responsible for critiquing coffee, replacing human experts. Coffee grading is an important part of the industry, and helps determine the quality and value of coffee. According to Bloomberg, however, the days of humans conducting that…
Starbucks’ Music Experience Is Now Powered by Baristas with Spotify
Coffee kingpin Starbucks and bane of Jay-Z’s existence Spotify have just announced a huge partnership to create a “first-of-its-kind music ecosystem.” What that means is that soon, the Starbucks music experience will be powered by Spotify – and more specifically,…
Starbucks: Bad Passwords, Not Hackers to Blame for App Thefts
If you use the Starbucks app to pay for your morning coffee, you might want to check your bank account. And then strengthen your password. After reports emerged saying hackers had gained access to user accounts and used its app…
Alanis Morissette Releases Song To Promote Documentary “A Small Section Of The World”
On November 11, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette released a new song called “The Morning”. The song is featured in the film A Small Section of The World, which focuses on the stories of female coffee producers in Costa Rica, particularly the women…
Alanis Morissette Creates A Song Using Coffee
Alanis Morissette has teamed up with coffee to create her latest tune. The Ironic singer and Costa Rican musician Carlos “Tapado” Vargas substituted coffee beans and coffee machines for percussion in order to produce the catchy song The Morning. The…
Coffee: Man Claims to Have Found a Mouse in McDonald’s Coffee Cup. Is It a Scam?
A Canadian man is claiming he discovered a mouse at the bottom of his McDonald‘s coffee cup after consuming the beverage. OK. Yuck. But is his claim legit or a scam? Ron Morais says he picked up the coffee from…
Square Makes Buying Coffee Easier
Back in May, Square killed the Square Wallet app in favor of a new one called Square Order. The app is described as “the easiest way to order for pickup from local shops, cafes, and restaurants — available in SF…
Stout-Flavored Coffee And Other Beer-Flavored Products You MUST Try
Everyone is buzzing with the news that Starbucks might be putting out stout-flavored coffee. The beer-flavored beverage is reportedly being tested out in Ohio and Florida. Referred to as the Dark Barrel Latte, the product is supposed to be named…
Coffee Prices At Starbucks Rising
Coffee may be America’s favorite drink, but prices are rising at one of the most popular coffee chains in the world, Starbucks. On Thursday, prices rose between 5 and 20 cents. That may not seem very high, but the cost…
Coffee Rust Fungus Could Raise U.S. Coffee Prices
Americans enjoy making fun of themselves for buying expensive coffee, but continue to do so on a daily basis. Now those high-priced blends could become even more expensive thanks to a destructive fungus that is destroying coffee crops in Latin…
Coffeemakers: The Best Products For Under $100
If you rely on coffee to transform you from a grouchy zombie into a functional human being, it’s safe to say that you’ll want to buy a coffeemaker that can get the job done. Is it possible to find a…
Krispy Kreme Adds Two New Doughnut Flavors
The next time you are drawn to the lure of Krispy Kreme’s red “Hot Now” sign, instead of buying only a dozen hot glazed doughnuts, you might want to try out one of the doughnut chain’s two new flavors. The…
Krispy Kreme Gives Us Two New Flavors
If you love coffee and donuts, then you will be thrilled to hear about what’s coming to Krispy Kreme. The company has just unveiled not one but two brand new coffee-flavored donuts. The first flavor is the Mocha Kreme. It…
Dumb Starbucks: Entrepreneuring Spoof
“I’d like a dumb venti mocha latte. And throw in one of those ‘Dumb Jazz Standards’ CDs. And some dumb mints, for my dumb coffee breath. ” So go the orders at a new coffee shop in Los Feliz, Calif.:…
Caffeine Use Disorder: Turns Out It’s a Thing
With a Starbucks on every city street corner, Americans are well-aware of the fact that they like their coffee. With phrases like, “No coffee, no workey” and “I’m a zombie without my coffee” a part of the common vernacular, most…
Caffeine Use Disorder: It’s a Thing
Coffee addicts, listen up! Caffeine has now been categorized as a drug in the DSM-5. Need help quitting? That may be coming soon, according to Yahoo. “Caffeine is a drug, a mild stimulant which is used by almost everybody on…
Hot Coffee Once Again Lands McDonald’s in Hot Water
Nearly 20 years after Stella Liebeck won compensatory and punitive damages from McDonald’s after spilling hot coffee in her lap and sustaining serious injury, another woman is suing the fast food giant over a similar injury. Los Angeles resident Paulette…
Charbucks Wins Battle Against Starbucks, Again
After a tedious 12-year trial, coffee empire Starbucks lost its case against a small, family-owned New Hampshire-based coffee roaster. The issue? The use of the name “Charbucks.” http://youtu.be/m72Xn11WFE8 Black Bear Micro Roastery sells coffee labeled “Mr. Charbucks,” “Charbucks Blend,” and…