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


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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

Why Does Coffee Make You Have to "Go"?


Updated 01/29/12 12:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Why Coffee Makes You Have to Go to the Bathroom

Sipping on a hot cup of coffee in the morning is one of my simple pleasures. Not only does it offer some "me time," but I love the rich flavor, and the fact that it gives me an extra pep in my step. Millions of people drink coffee for the exact same reasons, but what they may not know is that drinking joe helps relieve muscle pain as well as improves memory and that it may help prevent skin Read more

7 Ideas to Save on Your Morning Coffee


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How to Save Money on Coffee

The Latte Factor is very real — the average American worker spends $1,092 on coffee, The Consumerist reports. Citing data from Accounting Principals' latest Workonomix survey, the site goes on to say that the average worker is apparently spending more than $20 a week on coffee. The amount is comparable to other expenses like commute, which were mentioned in the study. So how do we start saving Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


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Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more

Try This Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe at Home


Updated 02/08/12 3:12 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

There's no better way to warm up to a new season than with the pumpkin spice latte, a comforting coffee drink that heralds the spices and ingredients of Fall. 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

Taste Test: Starbucks Blonde Coffee


Updated 01/12/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Starbucks Blonde Coffee Taste Test

Last Fall brought word that Starbucks would be introducing Blonde, and today, the new "super-premium light roast coffee" hits stores and retailers nationwide. Starbucks Blonde comes in two different blends: the Veranda (described as "mellow and soft") and the New Age-sounding Willow (characterized as "bright and clean"). As a regular Starbucks drinker, I was curious to know what the coffee Read more

Savory Sight: Latte Love


Updated 02/08/12 10:32 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 1 comment

Coffee at Cibo of Sausalito

It hasn't been so easy getting back into the swing of things post-holiday madness. These lattes from Cibo in Sausalito that Angelica shared with us look like the perfect remedy to get us back on our feet. Blue Bottle lattes from Cibo in Sausalito. We love food photos! Upload yours into our Savory Sights community group. Read more

Starbucks Holiday Drinks: Not So Cheery After All


Updated 11/27/11 6:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Calories in Starbucks Holiday Beverages

If you're heading into the closest Starbucks for a caffeinated pick-me-up, you'll notice some tasty holiday specials. These fun beverages not only bring you extra holiday cheer, but they also bring you extra calories (and lots of them). Check out the stats on these 16 ounce Grandes. Gingerbread Latte with whipped cream: 320 calories, 13 grams of fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 40 grams of Read more

Happy Hour: Pumpkin Irish Coffee


Updated 11/23/11 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pumpkin Irish Coffee Recipe

Earlier this season, I was sent a curious-looking bottle of pumpkin pie cream liqueur from Fulton's Harvest, a label I'd never heard of. With a bottle of something so distinctive (and with the potential to taste either phenomenal or terrible), I was at a loss for what to do — so I took to the Twitterverse for some answers. I soon found out more about Fulton's Harvest, including the fact that Read more