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Coffee has always been one of the top three most popular drinks worldwide. Yet, the proper way to consume coffee varies from continent to continent, and even from nation to nation. What is considered normal etiquette or good manners in one place, may be considered impolite elsewhere. You probably think coffee is coffee—no matter where you are, it’s all the same. But, you could not be more wrong. Just like foods vary from culture to culture, beverages do too! Let’s take a look at the way people drink coffee across the globe, so the next time you are travelling, you will fit right in with the locals!

In the United States, there is only one state that commercially grows coffee—Hawaii. Why? The rich, volcanic soil, tropical climate, and plentiful rainfall provide ideal conditions for coffee growth. Since its introduction to Hawaii in the 1800s, coffee has become an important part of the state’s culture, heritage, and economics, and could be considered as the pride of Hawaii. Hawaii has long been a popular vacation destination, but it’s not always easy to hop on a plane for an island getaway, and get a taste of authentic Hawaiian coffee. Luckily, you have CoffeeAM!

As soon as the month of October rolls around, it’s the start of party planning, pumpkin carving, and the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. For many, none of that is as important as candy. For those of you who don’t really have a sweet tooth, there’s a little something surprising that will still get you in the Halloween spirit—coffee! You may be thinking to yourself, “what in the world does coffee have to do with Halloween?” Well, we have stirred up some seriously spooky (and gourmet) concoctions, to help you win Halloween this year!

Before your coffee ever made its way to your cup, even before it was brewed in your coffee pot, or you picked it up at the store, your coffee has made quite a journey. Have you ever wondered how your coffee really got its start, and how it matured into the delicious, soothing beverage that gets you through your day? Well, get ready for story time.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease, not just its existence, but also reminding people to take preventive measures through early detection, and to encourage others to do so as well. You may not know it, but breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, and the actual causes of breast cancer are yet to be determined. So, it is all the more important to take those steps.

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.

For many (if not most), coffee is an integral part of the morning ritual. Whether you have it right after you wake up, or just before you head out the door, it’s hard to fathom how your life would be without your morning coffee. Over the years, different schools of thought have emerged regarding the true value of that early morning cup of joe—it’s fantastic, or it’s bad practice. Research has even been conducted in this matter. What do you think? We will give you the facts, and let you decide for yourself.

What is the ingredient that makes coffee so appealing to so many people? Caffeine—it gives you the oomph of energy to get through the day, and it has positive affects on your health. But, here are some surprising tidbits and trivia about caffeine, that you could use to impress your friends, or just for your own knowledge.

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.