Archive for January, 2007

Groups aiding homeless, E. Timor farmers provide fair trade coffee (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 21st, 2007

Riley’s Coffee & Fudge (Belleville News-Democrat)
Welcome to Coffee 101 with Barry Jarrett, professor of percolation.

Munising Coffee House Gets Big Boost From Supporters (WLUC TV 6)
Good news for coffee drinkers in Alger County. The Falling Rock Cafe in Munising will be staying open all winter long after a fund-raising campaign drew enormous support from loyal customers.

Wake up to Carnatic music & coffee (IBN live)
Now enjoy your morning filter coffee with a book on the best Carnatic singers.

Fire Your Boss; New Healthy Coffee Affiliate Program Pays $400 Per Sale Plus $40 For 5 Levels of Affiliates (PR Web)
Cupofmoney.com has launched a new affiliate program and a 24 hour online marketing system to market the world’s first healthy coffee. The program is called the Platinum Advantage Program and it pays $400 per sale and $40 for 5 levels of affiliates. (PRWeb Jan 21, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/TG92ZS1Ib3JyLVpldGEtTG92ZS1NYWduLVplcm8=

Groups aiding homeless, E. Timor farmers provide fair trade coffee (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Japanese nonprofit organizations supporting the Tokyo homeless and East Timor farmers jointly held an event Saturday at a civic center in the capital’s Shinjuku Ward to provide a new blend of East Timorese fair trade coffee roasted by former homeless people.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Announces - Business Wire (press release)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 19th, 2007

Coffee companies destroying Sumatra&’s biodiversity - People & the Planet


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Coffee companies destroying Sumatra&’s biodiversity
People & the Planet, UK - 4 hours ago
Coffee lovers the world over are unknowingly drinking coffee that was illegally grown inside one of the world&’s most important national parks for highly
Illegal coffee trade &’destroying Indonesian rainforests&’ InTheNews.co.uk
Illegal Sumatran Coffee Growers Squeeze Out Tigers, Rhinos Environment News Service
WWF: Stain on Exports of Lampung Coffee Tempo Interaktif
NZZ Online - Buzzle
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Coffee may ease muscle pain - PakTribune.com

Coffee may ease muscle pain
PakTribune.com, Pakistan - 3 hours ago
ISLAMABAD: Drinking two cups of coffee before exercise may reduce post-workout muscle pain by over 50 percent - more relief than a pain reliever medicine
Coffee may ease muscle pain RxPG NEWS
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National Coffee Association Will Hold Annual Convention May 1 To 4 … - AMonline.com

National Coffee Association Will Hold Annual Convention May 1 To 4
AMonline.com, WI - 1 hour ago
The National Coffee Association of USA, Inc. (NCA) will hold its 96th Annual Convention on March 1-4, 2007 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Measures to Boost Coffee Production - AllAfrica.com

Measures to Boost Coffee Production
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 6 hours ago
Two major groups of action have been programmed by the State in order to increase coffee production in Cameroon in the years to come.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Announces - Business Wire (press release)

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Announces
Business Wire (press release), CA - 5 hours ago
Individuals who prefer not to use the internet can call the Investor Services Department at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, (802) 882-2289,
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Climbed To A New High Trading Markets
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More tests pending on coffee deputies drank at restaurant (The Times and Democrat)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 18th, 2007

6 workers crushed by coffee beans (AP via Yahoo! News)
A concrete wall collapsed at a Honduran coffee warehouse Wednesday, crushing six workers under tons of bagged coffee beans, emergency officials said.

Brands sell illegal Indonesian coffee, threaten rare species: WWF (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Global food giants Nestle and Kraft Foods have sold coffee illegally grown in a key conservation area for endangered tigers and rhinos, WWF said.

WWF: Coffee grown illegally in wildlife park (CNN.com)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Coffee grown illegally in an Indonesian park that protects tigers, elephants and rhinos is being mixed with legally grown beans and sold in the United States and elsewhere, the World Wildlife Fund reported Tuesday.

Starbucks Pays Premium Prices For Sustainably-Sourced Coffee (Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News)
53 per cent of the total coffee purchased by the Company.

More tests pending on coffee deputies drank at restaurant (The Times and Democrat)
Preliminary tests of the coffee samples taken from an Orangeburg IHOP restaurant € where four Orangeburg County Sheriff€™s deputies became ill after dining there last week € have turned up normal, with more testing expected to be done later in the week.

Journey includes worship service, coffee service (The Western Star)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 16th, 2007

Coffee Pacifica to Market Jamaican Coffee (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LAS VEGAS—-Coffee Pacifica, Inc. announced today that pursuant an agreement with the Blue Mountain Coffee Co-Operative Society Ltd of Jamaica, Coffee Pacifica will be the exclusive world-wide marketer and distributor of the “Penlyne Castle” brand “Jamaican Blue Mountain” coffee beans produced by BMCC in Jamaica.

New Chinese cafe may retain Little City’s coffee selection (The Daily Texan)
Though the Little City Espresso Bar and Cafe on the Drag closed its doors after 10 years of business in August 2006, customers may still be drinking Little City coffee at the location when Chinese restaurant Ming’s Cafe opens next month.

Owner leaves but coffee shop continues (New River Current)
Despite a recent departure, Pulaski still finds itself with two specialty coffee stores. Gene Dalton | The Roanoke Times

Commodities: Coffee production may not meet demand next season (International Herald Tribune)
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Journey includes worship service, coffee service (The Western Star)
Community service, coffee service and worship services are all on the menu at Journey Church’s new location in downtown Lebanon. Other local churches might keep coffee on hand to help keep members alert during early Sunday sermons.

COFFEE BREAK CORNER: QUICK QUIZ - Glasgow Daily Record

Posted in Coffee Info on January 15th, 2007

Coffee roaster features detachable glass chamber - Global Sources


Global Sources
Coffee roaster features detachable glass chamber
Global Sources, Singapore - 2 hours ago
Ltd is a CE-certified coffee roaster that can process 300g of beans. The product is fitted with a detachable glass chamber and an LED display panel.

Market News: TradeSignals Coffee Futures Morning Commentary - TradeSignals

Market News: TradeSignals Coffee Futures Morning Commentary
TradeSignals, Ireland - 56 minutes ago
Nearby Coffee futures finished the previous session weaker extending the prior days weaker tone. Trend indicators are indicating a bearish market.

Pop fans pour it on in the morning - Chicago Tribune

Pop fans pour it on in the morning
Chicago Tribune, IL - 1 hour ago
But these days, more people are enjoying that chilled morning jolt as they increasingly turn to soft drinks instead of coffee, flaunting mom&’s
Ah, morning&’s bottle of coffee Philadelphia Inquirer
Mom&’s no-soda-for-breakfast rule is broken Baltimore Sun
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Coffee break - The News Journal

Coffee break
The News Journal, DE - 4 hours ago
ON YOUR OWN: More than eight out of 10 Americans consider themselves "entrepreneurial," and one quarter dream of owning their own business, a December Ace

COFFEE BREAK CORNER: QUICK QUIZ - Glasgow Daily Record

COFFEE BREAK CORNER: QUICK QUIZ
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 7 hours ago
1. Which School of Rock actor plucked two preteen musicians from obscurity and asked them to perform with his band in New Zealand?

Ah, morning’s bottle of coffee (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 15th, 2007

COFFEE OR TEA WITH MEAL MAY CONTRIBUTE TO ANEMIA: NUTRITIONIST (Central News Agency)
Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Enjoying a cup of aromatic coffee or tea with or right after a meal may be one of life’s small pleasures for some people, but a nutritionist warned Sunday that people with this seemingly harmless habit could end up paying a high price by contracting anemia.

Thief uses hot coffee as weapon in robbery (FOX 45 Dayton)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Police in Youngstown say a man used hot coffee as a weapon while robbing a convenience store yesterday.

Mpls. Coffee Shop Serves Up Sense Of Community (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
The Bean Scene Coffee Shop is one of a few businesses hoping to help the West Broadway area in North Minneapolis turn around. Video: Mary Tan Reports More Business News More Minnesota News

Coffee Shop Opens in Mechanicsville (RedNova)
By LINDA DUNHAM Clyde Moses and Chris Knoell have opened Coffee, Fudge & Nuts (Creighton Crossing Shopping Center, 6104 Brashier Blvd., 417-7691) in Mechanicsville. The fudge is homemade, and the nuts are roasted on the premises.

Ah, morning’s bottle of coffee (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Even here, where coffee shops seem to be on every corner, Tommy Key can’t always make it to a Starbucks for his favorite pick-me-up.

S.F. Company Launches ‘Meth Coffee’ (ABC News)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 14th, 2007

Lady Packers fall to Coffee (The Moultrie Observer)
MOULTRIE €” The Colquitt County girls basketball team fell below .500 for the first time this season on Saturday, losing to Coffee High 44-38 in Douglas.

Mpls. Coffee Shop Serves Up Sense Of Community (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
The Bean Scene Coffee Shop is one of a few businesses hoping to help the West Broadway area in North Minneapolis turn around. Video: Mary Tan Reports More Business News More Minnesota News

New ‘Meth’ Coffee Provides Drinkers With Extra Boost (Fox News)
New ‘Meth Coffee’ provides drinkers with an extra energy boost, but the secret ingredient is not methamphetamine

4 Orangeburg deputies get sick after drinking coffee at IHOP (The Post and Courier)
ORANGEBURG - Four Orangeburg County deputies got sick after drinking coffee at a restaurant, Sheriff Larry Williams said. The officers became ill while still at the IHOP on Wednesday night. A couple of them were nauseated and one felt faint and was developing a rash, Williams said.

S.F. Company Launches ‘Meth Coffee’ (ABC News)
San Francisco Company Launches Product Aimed at Coffee Drinkers Seeking a Boost- ‘Meth Coffee’

Coffee distributor Van Houtte to review strategic options, considers sale (Canadian Business)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 13th, 2007

S.F. Company Launches ‘Meth Coffee’ (ABC News)
San Francisco Company Launches Product Aimed at Coffee Drinkers Seeking a Boost- ‘Meth Coffee’

Coffee distributor Van Houtte to review strategic options, considers sale (Canadian Business)
Ross Marowits January 12, 2007 - 6:38 p.m. MONTREAL (CP) - Investors experienced a jolt Friday when coffee distributor Van Houtte Inc. (TSE:VH) announced it was putting itself on the block for a possible sale or merger, sending its shares up nearly 20 per cent.

Coffee distributor Van Houtte to review strategic options, considers sale (Canadian Business)
MONTREAL (CP) - Shares of coffee distributor Van Houtte Inc. (TSE:VH) surged nearly 13 per cent Friday on news the company is putting itself on the block for a possible sale or merger.

Setting up shop at coffee spots (Austin American-Statesman)
CEOs and entrepreneurs use coffee shops for the daily grind. George de la Fuente begins his work day at 7:45 a.m. After dropping his daughters off at school, he drives a short distance to a Starbucks in North Austin, where he opens his IBM laptop and starts working on PowerPoint presentations.

Coffee distributor Van Houtte to review strategic options, considers sale (Canadian Business)
MONTREAL (CP) - Coffee distributor Van Houtte Inc. (TSE:VH) is putting itself on the block for a possible sale or merger. The company says it has begun a strategic review of its business options that includes, but is not limited to, a possible acquirer or partners.

Coffee Stand Battle In Old Greenwich Ends Amicably (WCBS-TV New York)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 13th, 2007

S.F. Company Launches ‘Meth Coffee’ (ABC News)
San Francisco Company Launches Product Aimed at Coffee Drinkers Seeking a Boost- ‘Meth Coffee’

Coffee distributor Van Houtte to review strategic options, considers sale (Canadian Business)
MONTREAL (CP) - Shares of coffee distributor Van Houtte Inc. (TSE:VH) surged nearly 13 per cent Friday on news the company is putting itself on the block for a possible sale or merger.

Coffee distributor Van Houtte to review strategic options, considers sale (CP via Yahoo! Canada News)
MONTREAL (CP) - Coffee distributor Van Houtte Inc. (TSE:VH) is putting itself on the block for a possible sale or merger.

Coffee talk to help fight a form of autism (KHOU)
Just sitting around the table at a local coffee house talking seems so simple, yet here it means so much especially if you suffer from a kind of autism called Aspberger syndrome.

Coffee Stand Battle In Old Greenwich Ends Amicably (WCBS-TV New York)
In a compromise reached Thursday, a husband and wife on Friday said goodbye to long-time customers, and they prepared to give up their coffee stand at the Old Greenwich train station. In return, they will obtain the right to operate the concession in the Cos Cob train station. The couple, Greg and Mary Maher, will be allowed to continue operating their coffee stand in the Riverside train station.

Rwandan Coffee Farmer, Genocide Survivor visits BR Plant (WAFB Baton Rouge)

Posted in Coffee Info on January 12th, 2007

S.F. company launches ‘Meth Coffee’ (AP via Yahoo! News)
A mysterious San Francisco company has launched an equally mysterious product aimed at coffee drinkers seeking an extra boost. The company and the product share the same name €” Meth Coffee.

Worlds of tea, coffee (Vail Daily)
Inside every cup of tea and coffee, an entire world of culture, art, life and craftsmanship waits to be discovered. This winter, the Vail Symposium and Colorado Mountain College present two Slow Food Vail Valley events: “Apres Tea Tasting 101″ and “From Bean to Brew”.

4 deputies get sick; coffee may be culprit (The Times and Democrat)
Four Orangeburg County Sheriff€™s deputies were off-duty Thursday, recuperating after a meal at a local restaurant. The coffee they were drinking is being studied by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Mysterious company launches ‘Meth Coffee’ (WABC-TV New York)
A mysterious company has launched an equally mysterious product aimed at coffee drinkers seeking an extra boost — Meth Coffee.

Rwandan Coffee Farmer, Genocide Survivor visits BR Plant (WAFB Baton Rouge)
A courageous woman, who survived the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and went on to become a coffee farmer and business leader, took an up close look at where her product actually goes