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When you think of the fall season, what immediately comes to mind? Leaves? Halloween? Football? For many cooks, fall heralds the arrival of pumpkin season! In particular, at this time of the year, coffee lovers descend upon cafés and coffee shops in the hopes of getting their pumpkin spice fix. So, what is it about pumpkin spice that makes mouths water every time? All of you pumpkin lovers out there can weigh in, and with that, here is how you can skip those tedious coffee shop lines, and enjoy the inviting fall flavors at your own kitchen table.

If you naturally have a green thumb, or are making your best efforts to get one, AND you have a high regard for your coffee, then get ready for our very first DIY Tuesday. We will continue to give you some creative tips and ideas in utilizing your coffee to its greatest potential. You now know some of the ways in which you can creatively use coffee grounds, so today, we’re talking about the role that coffee can play in your very own backyard.

For many people, coffee is not another nice beverage; it is a gift straight from the heavens. It is what they consider to be their fuel source to pummel through the day. In fact, according to the National Coffee Association of USA, a staggering 61% of Americans consume coffee on a daily basis. Drinking coffee is an uplifting experience for many, taking in the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, sipping a steaming cup paired with a light snack.

On Monday, September 7th, which is Labor Day, all across the United States, people will come together to pay tribute to the contributions that American workers have made to the overall growth and prosperity of our country. This day is not all about big parades and fanfare, but simply about taking some time to reflect and pay respects. Would you believe that coffee could be a meaningful and tangible way to do so, and to show your true American spirit?

In just a few weeks, we will, at last, see the first day of the fall season. Kids are back in school, it’s getting cooler outside, and the leaves will soon change colors and fall. The cooler weather also signifies the time of the year when farmers celebrate the harvest of their produce. Fall is also the perfect time to sit out and relax with a cup of hot or cold tea. Get into the spirit of the season, and trade in that cup of boring brew for something new and refreshing. You will add some flavor to your fall afternoon, and your brew, when you try these three tantalizing teas.

It’s time to revisit teatime with another edition of tea Tuesday! You know what coffee is, you know what tea is, but do you have any idea what a tisane is? It’s possible that you have heard this term and ‘tea’ used interchangeably, or you may have never heard the term ‘tisane’ at all. The two terms are certainly not one and the same. There are clear characteristics that distinguish true tea from a tisane. With this information, you will be able to blend right in with those tea connoisseurs, and have quite a conversation!

Coffee roasting is a chemical process, which could actually be considered an art form. It takes extensive experience to be able to instantly know the difference between perfectly roasted coffee and tainted coffee. The purpose of coffee roasting is to bring out the aroma and flavor hidden inside the coffee beans. Roasted coffee beans are crunchy to the bite, and are ready to be ground and brewed. The extent to which coffee beans are roasted determines the coffee’s flavor.