Drinking Coffee, Decaf or Not, Has Health Benefits


Updated 05/17/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Coffee Helps You Live Longer, Study Says

The benefits and risks of coffee are often debated, but a new study has found that coffee drinkers may be better off sticking to that cup of joe: in fact, having two cups of coffee a day may just help you live longer — even if it's decaf. The latest coffee study followed 400,000 healthy older men and women and is the largest study to ever look at the benefits and risks of coffee. Of the study Read more

4 Coffee Break Tips to Boost Your Energy (It's Not Just About Caffeine!)


Updated 05/16/12 5:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reasons to Take an Afternoon Coffee Break

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Are the words "coffee break" kind of an oxymoron to you? Probably so if you are just guzzling your grande while you are still at your desk and barely even looking up from your work. While it's true that caffeine can provide you with a jolt of energy, taking an actual break to enjoy your coffee could be the key to Read more

Try This Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe at Home


Updated 04/17/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Even though warmer weather is on the horizon, we're still faced with chilly Spring mornings. What better way to warm up than with a comforting spiced coffee drink? You'd be surprised to find out just how simple the hot beverage is to prepare at home. Watch the video to find out how to make it! Read more

Why Does the Cost of Iced Coffee Keep Increasing?


Updated 04/04/12 12:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Is Iced Coffee So Expensive?

Why on earth does your iced coffee keep getting more expensive? Business Insider shares the reason for the rising cost. If you've ever wondered why your iced coffee costs more each year, Kurt Soller at New York Magazine's Grub Street has finally gotten to the bottom of it. RELATED: Actually, Caffeine Turns Hard Workers Into Slackers Adding ice to regular coffee may seem simple on its face, but Read more

Get Creative With Your Cup of Coffee


Updated 04/01/12 10:14 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What to Put in Coffee

Your morning cup of coffee may be sacred, but every once in a while, it's good to shake things up and get creative. Cream and sugar are always going to be there for you, so why not try something new? Spice up your coffee (or spike it up) with interesting additions and mix-ins. Try adding spices to the coffee grounds before brewing. Cinnamon and nutmeg are common additions. If you're looking Read more

Coffee Break: A Look Into the World of Coffeemakers


Updated 03/22/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Different Types of Coffeemakers

A good cup of joe signifies the start of a new day, a well-deserved break, the end of a great meal, and so much more. Coffee is most definitely an important component in many cultures. With that comes an abundance of different types of coffeemakers. If you've ever been curious about the functionality of these different brewers, you've come to the right place. Click through to learn about Read more

Single-Serving Coffeemakers: Friend or Foe?


Updated 03/12/12 10:59 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Starbucks Single Serving Coffeemaker

The days of measuring out coffee grounds into a paper filter may be coming to an end, especially now that Starbucks is hopping on the single-serving coffeemaker bandwagon. While there are many conveniences of dropping a coffee pod into a machine and simply pressing a button, some of the romance associated with the morning cup of coffee has gone by the wayside. That said, we love our office Read more

Coffee For Kids: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 02/20/12 1:50 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Coffee For Kids

Caffeine fiends are well-versed in the language of cappuccinos, Frappuccinos, mochaccinos . . . but babyccinos?! According to The Brooklyn Paper, our coffee-obsessed culture is cultivating new followers who haven't even graduated from sippy cups. The pint-size beverages consist of either decaf cappuccino or frothy steamed milk and foam. The trend started in Australia about a decade ago, but has Read more

Want to Age Better? Swap Your Morning Cup of Coffee For Green Tea


Updated 02/06/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Tea May Help You Function in Old Age

We all know that green tea has many benefits — eye health, sunburn protection, and disease prevention, to name a few. Now, a new study can add another possible benefit to that list: green tea may help you remain functional as you age. The Japanese study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, tracked 14,000 adults 65 years old or older for three years and found that those Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio Breaks Into the Coffee Biz


Updated 02/01/12 11:41 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Leonardo DiCaprio Lyon Coffee

Have a hard time getting up in the morning? Well, you've got more than just coffee to look forward to. Thanks to a new line of coffees, the best part of waking up could be Leonardo DiCaprio in your cup. Today, The Great Gatsby actor announced he's partnering with La Colombe Torrefaction to produce a new coffee line, Lyon. Its entire net profile will benefit the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to Read more