Today is the perfect day to espresso yourself. Sunday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and the deals and freebies are brewing. So perk up and get yourself a free caffeinated beverage today. Here are the deals you’ve bean waiting for: Circle K Circle K is offering free coffee through Oct. 2. Circle K Circle … Read more
They’re tipped off! Some local coffee shops are doing away with gratuities, removing tip jars and — more importantly — prompts for automatic gratuities on iPad payment portals. Most customers are thrilled. “I don’t have to decide how much to tip, I don’t have to do math, enthused Anu Mohan, a 34-year-old who works at … Read more
Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol said he would focus on reinvigorating coffeehouse culture at the chain’s stores in the US as he takes the helm in the midst of patchy demand for its pricey lattes. Starbucks named Niccol as its CEO in a surprise move last month, replacing Laxman Narasimhan after the company’s comparable sales fell for the … Read more
Don’t get roasted for serving stale coffee beans — java experts swear by this little-known hack for freshness. According to Food & Wine, coffee connoisseurs’ best kept secret to fresh beans is to freeze them. But there’s a caveat: there can’t be any air or moisture in the bag, coffee consultant Jaymie Lao claimed. And … Read more
It’s a real jolt to the system. New Yorkers have never been forced to pay this much for coffee, as inflation forces Gotham’s grounds merchants to jack their prices ever higher in an effort to keep up with the joe-neses. And yet, a few brave bean depots in the Big Apple are quietly pushing back … Read more
If your Starbucks bills seem to be lower despite inflation, you’re not going crazy. On the menu of the coffee chain, a grande Caramel Frappuccino is listed at around $5.65 and a grande brewed coffee is about $3.65. But these days, customers are getting their drinks for half the price. The beloved coffee chain has … Read more
Pricey pours. A recent study has uncovered the most expensive states in America to grab a cup of coffee — and New Yorkers may be shocked to learn that the Empire State doesn’t even come close to cracking the top 10. In 2004, the national average was just $2.15 for a regular cup of coffee, … Read more
These photos are worth a latte words. Moka Matcha Cafe in Midtown can print a photo on top of any frothy beverage — and customers are getting a caffeine buzz over how accurate the foamy resemblances are. Nate Myles of Harlem was so amazed at how the etching on top of his vanilla cappuccino looked … Read more
Should emergency service workers be allowed to skip queues at cafes? One Australian mom was waiting for a coffee when she watched a group of firemen abruptly leave because the wait time was too long. “That makes me so sad because I assume they only have a short time for a break and then they … Read more
Starbucks is kicking off summer with a new, colorful lineup of merch. The coffee chain has introduced a new summer collection of products in stores for customers to celebrate the hot season — including tumblers, cold cups, a collapsible water bottle and keychains. The Light Blue Swirl Cold Cups “sparkle and shine like crystal clear … Read more
Target run — to the restroom. If a typical shopping trip leaves you unloading more than your purchases, you’re not the only one, experts assure. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, had social media rumbling after taking to TikTok to talk about how visiting bookstores, your favorite big box store, or a coffee shop can signal … Read more
“I want to have a job like you.” French entrepreneur Yann Bucaille-Lacrezac remembers the day he met Theodore, a young boy on the autism spectrum, during a cruise for an organization he created for those with special needs. “He came to me and he said, ‘I heard that you are a boss, can you give … Read more
He’s spilling the beans. Getting a good cup of coffee can be a tall order — but a former Starbucks barista says there are obvious signs you’re about to be served up a subpar cup of Joe. Dylan Clair, who worked at one of the coffee giant’s franchises for over a year, says there are … Read more
Tired of being asked to tip a minimum of $1 on your $4 coffee? Move to Salt Lake City, where one trendy cafe has gone viral with their decision to eliminate tipping entirely. Don’t get too excited, though — that $4 coffee could wind up costing $5 anyway. Nick Price, the owner of Three Pines Coffee, … Read more
Coffee is 98% water, something that should be obvious to anyone who’s ever made themselves a morning cup. And while it’s always a good idea to aim higher when shopping for coffee beans, java drinkers too often lose sight of that one obvious fact — the water you use matters. It matters a lot. And it … Read more
Stuck in your Starbucks routine? Beyond your usual drink — and the menu boards that seem to list fewer and fewer options — there’s a whole other Starbucks experience out there just waiting to be tapped into, according to a former barista. Monica McDonald put in two years working for the Seattle-based coffee giant, during her … Read more
Coffee is the first thing many people drink to start their day. However, the rise of social media has inspired caffeinated lovers to stray away from staple espresso bevs and complicate their orders to be more aesthetically pleasing. Customers’ desire to try trending coffee drinks makes disgruntled baristas’ work routines more difficult. Huff Post consulted … Read more
Broadway’s brightest new star is a coffee-making, disco-dancing robot. San the Robot Barista is slinging java in the unlikely confines of Sanmiwago, a new Taiwanese dumpling spot on Broadway at West 53rd Street, next to the Stephen Colbert theater. The big-bellied bot has multi-jointed arms and prongs for fingers and whips up coffee, espresso, cappucino and … Read more
What brewtiful deals! Friday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and in honor of the mugnificent occasion, brands all across the nation are offering your regular cup of Joe at a major discount. Whether your favorite drink is a latte or a cold brew, there’s sure to be something on the menu that will perk … Read more
Life is gourd. Starbucks’ fall menu has allegedly leaked, and it seems like there could be some fun, new food and drink additions to make the upcoming pumpkin spice season even more delicious than usual. This week, food blogger @markie_devo took to Instagram to post the supposed scoop, which he claimed was from a Starbucks … Read more