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Starbucks Releases Their Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:30:43 +0000

Ever heard the expression "that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee"? Well, not that long ago a cup of coffee did cost a dime. (And you can still get a cup for well less than a dollar in many places.)

Of course, Starbucks began blowing the lid off the coffee price structure about 15 years ago. Now the average latte at the ubiquitous chain costs around four bucks. And if java lovers want a Grande-sized cup of Starbucks' newest coffee, Costa Rica Finca Palmilera, they will have to shell out $7.

Will You Heed the Coffee Warning?

Jen Austin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Coffee is not an addiction right? If you enjoy coffee, perhaps the need for it every day is simply related to an intense love and appreciation. Justify justify. Researchers have come up with a new “NOW WHAT” for us regarding coffee and why we shouldn’t drink it. Today’s OMG warning from scientists says that drinking [...]

How Much Coffee Do You Drink?

Jen Austin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:00:09 +0000

Coffee is part of life for many of us.

Before making the big decision about whether or not to become pregnant, I asked my doctor if I could still consume my daily 2.5 cups of coffee during pregnancy. It's a must. If I have a sip less than that, I can feel it. And I knew I may not survive pregnancy if I had to ween myself off, or worse yet, quit cold turkey.

Which Professions Drink the Most Coffee?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:30:08 +0000

Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning — but depending on your job, you may be more likely keep a pot brewing all day long.

In a survey of almost 5,000 US workers, Dunkin’ Donuts and CareerBuilder found our professions, age, and even the region in which we live can influence how much java we drink every day.

Study Reveals Drinking Coffee Can Lower Your Chances of Skin Cancer

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:00:21 +0000

Want to avoid skin cancer? Have another cup of joe. A new study finds coffee guzzlers are less likely to develop the most common type of the disease. The study of more than 100,000 adults found that those who drank three or more cups of coffee a day had a 20 percent lower risk of [...]

The 'Cash Mob' Is Set To Invade Tyler Tomorrow

Lucky Larry — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:27 +0000

The "Cash Mob" will be showing its support and appreciation for a small locally owned business tomorrow! So what's a "Cash Mob"? Bevery Abell, the leader of the City of Tyler Main Street Department, describes it as being,
based loosely on the same principles as flash mobs. A crowd gathers together in one place, conducts an activity, and disburses.” (City of Tyler press release)

You Won't Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:19:36 +0000

A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average. Accounting Principals, a unit of staffing services company Adecco SA, polled 1,000 US workers last month and found we spend more than $1,000 annually on coffee [...]

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:00:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

Hey Ladies, Fight Cancer by Drinking Coffee — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:00:42 +0000

If you’re one of those women people tease because you’re never seen without a Starbucks cup in your hand, you may actually be bettering your health. All that coffee might be warding off cancer.

Researchers at Harvard University who followed the medical records of more than 67,000 women over a 26-year period found that those who drank at least four cups of java per day had a 25 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus lining), with a seven percent decrease seen in those who drank two cups daily.

Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day. According to a new study, which tracked nearly 113,000 adults over 20 years, women who drink three cups of coffee a day have a 20 percent lower risk of developing basal cell carcinoma — the most [...]

Best Coffee In Tyler

Marcie Pink — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:36:57 +0000

Over half adults in the United States drink coffee - 3 cups per day totaling a whopping 336 million cups if you total it all up (give or take). The mildly stimulating caffeine in coffee gets us going in the day. Though caffeine is considered an additive drug it is more the taste and smell that perks us up in the morning. There are studies for and against coffee consumption -- like anything if consumed in moderation you're "good to go." Tyler is hooked up with places to find your perfect cup of Joe. Walking into a "Coffee Shop" is like finding a refuge from the pressure of the day. I pull out my iPad or laptop and sip my "mild drug" of choice.