Monthly Archives: February 2007
Leaked email from Starbucks chairman
The email below was supposedly written by Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz, directed towards CEO Jim Donald. I’m not sure how true it is, but the nature of it is such that it very well may be authentic. While not earth-shattering, I find it very interesting to see how they’re recognizing many of what I feel … Continue reading
Not-so-special Kona
I hadn’t had any Kona for years, so when some green beans were given to me as a gift, I was very excited! That excitement faded after roasting the first quarter of a pound, when the results were, well…ordinary. The Kona lacked that special flavor that has always helped it stand out in the past. … Continue reading
Think decaf coffee has no caffeine? Think again.
There are no federal standards for exactly how much caffeine is allowed in coffee that is labeled as ‘decaffeinated’. A general rule of thumb, though, is that an eight ounce cup of decaf coffee (quite small, actually) would contain around five milligrams of caffeine. For comparison, a cup of regular coffee would have around 60 … Continue reading
Caffe Sanora – high anti-oxidant coffee
About this time last year, we reported on some coffee by Caffe Sanora that contains very high levels of doctor-recommended anti-oxidants. They’re back in the news again, this time with a press release discussing some of the testing that has been done to validate their claims (you can read the press release here). If you’ve … Continue reading
