Upscale coffee drinks almost as caloric as Big Mac (The Wichita Eagle)
Kenya coffee farmers buy into “Fairtrade” schemes (AlertNet)
NYERI, Kenya, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Kenyan small-holder coffee farmers, long weighed down by poor prices and mismanagement, are seeking “Fairtrade”-style certification for their beans to attract higher prices in the international market.
Library will host coffee, conversation (Baxter Bulletin)
The Baxter County Library Foundation has scheduled an informal community gathering to meet and greet other early risers for conversation and coffee from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at the library meeting room.
Coffee Fest trade show heats up Washington (The Washington Examiner)
The Olympics are winding down, but at the Washington Convention Center Friday, the competition was just heating up as coffee lovers from across the region gathered for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Barista Competition.
More on how to brew great coffee at home (The Wichita Eagle)
Bob Boewe, owner of The Spice Merchant, suggests these tips for those wanting to make a great cup of coffee at home. Use fresh-ground, high-quality coffee.
Upscale coffee drinks almost as caloric as Big Mac (The Wichita Eagle)
Starbucks’ Caramel Frappuccino — a blend of coffee, milk, caramel and ice capped with whipped cream and a swirl of caramel — is a tempting treat.