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Coffee is essential in offices across the country, not only for productive mornings but for busting past that mid-afternoon slump. Sometimes, though, you don’t want a hot cup of coffee, and iced coffee still doesn’t cut it. The answer: Cold-brewed coffee. Cold brew, and specifically nitro cold brew, offers an invigorating, smooth and rich coffee […]
Plant-based milks have become increasingly popular in the last 20 years. From the silky smooth flavor of soy milk to the recent craze surrounding oat milk, plant-based milk alternatives are gaining significant ground on their dairy-based competitors. Consumer preference for plant-based milk is based on a variety of factors including taste, lactose intolerance, health and […]
Boston is famous for its love of sports, its thriving academic scene and, of course, its rich tapestry of American history. But if you ask most Americans about Boston coffee culture, they probably wouldn’t realize how important this delicious beverage is to the city’s history and modern functioning. While it’s true that Bostonians love a […]
From falling leaves to football, Halloween to Thanksgiving, there’s a lot to love about fall. The colors, cool air, and smells and tastes of the season are all so wonderful and vibrant. As summer moves to autumn, it’s a great time to update your break room at work to reflect the changing seasons. Let’s take […]
You might think everything that could possibly be done to enhance the flavor and texture of coffee has already been done, but you’d be wrong. There’s a new trend in coffee enjoyment that’s taking the nation by storm, and its name is Nitro Cold Brew. Using a process cooked up by culinary alchemists in Portland, […]
If there’s one thing that can truly be called a global commodity, it’s coffee. From its humble beginnings in Ethiopia over a millennium ago, coffee followed the trade routes around the world. Each culture it was introduced to along the way created its own unique traditions, customs and rituals around the preparation and consumption of […]
Some wit once said that an army marches on its stomach. A modern-day parallel could be that an office runs on coffee. If there’s one perk that’s indispensable to your employees, it’s an unlimited supply of freshly made, high-quality java. It enhances productivity, motivation and satisfaction levels while reducing stress. Luckily, the days of the […]
It’s indisputable that America is a coffee-loving nation. A recent survey showed that three-quarters of Americans drink coffee every day. Most survey respondents cited the energy-boosting properties of caffeine as the primary reason they drank coffee, as well as the pleasant aroma and flavor. And although caffeine sometimes gets a bad rap healthwise, 48% thought […]
Why do we love coffee so much? Such worldwide devotion to a simple beverage goes way beyond just being a morning eye-opener. Both coffee and tea have been consumed in all cultures for centuries. But coffee has a special allure all its own, from its rich aroma and complex flavors to the psychological role it […]
When the summer rolls around, many of us first think about vacation plans or how we’ll spend our time simply relaxing. If you work in an office environment, those dreams can be crushed unless you promote a healthy work-life balance. Whether you’re the group leader or want to do your part to keep your team […]
