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
If you need a mid-flight pick-me-up, you might want to pass on the java. A flight attendant has revealed the stomach-churning reasons that travelers should never drink airplane coffee. Reacting to a question on Reddit asking about the “dirty little secrets” of cabin crew, the TikToker, who goes by Kevin online, dished that he thinks … Read more
Forget peppermint mochas — the hottest java trend is fungi. Medicinal mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi or lion’s mane, are touted by wellness gurus for being beneficial to overall health by reducing inflammation, beating fatigue, or boosting immunity. Now, health-conscious brands are investing in therapeutic ‘shrooms in the form of coffee, combining ground java beans and … Read more
All the Starbucks lovers out there have reason to celebrate today. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Starbucks Rewards members can get 50% off any drink at the coffeehouse between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. at participating stores. According to the company website, the offer is limited to one handcrafted drink per member and can’t be combined … Read more
Coffee has been see-sawing between healthy and unhealthy for years, according to medical experts. One study finds it helps, while sometimes only weeks later, another warns of hidden risks. Not that Americans are waiting around for the final verdict — coffee stands firmly as America’s favorite drink, even surpassing water, according to the National Coffee … Read more
Happy Red Cup Day to all who celebrate! The day to get your free reusable Starbucks Red Cup is finally here, and customers can’t wait to get their hands on them. On Thursday, Nov. 16, the coffee chain will be giving out the 2023 version of the reusable holiday red cup for free while supplies … Read more
‘Tis the season for Starbucks red cups and holiday drinks. The coffee franchise is swapping out pumpkin spice for peppermint to bring in the season of joy. Customers can expect the return of fan-favorite drinks and food, some new festive drinks, and of course, the return of the iconic “red cup.” When is this year’s … Read more
The world’s favorite addictive stimulant — caffeine — isn’t always a harmless, perky pick-me-up. Sarah Katz was a 21-year-old student at the University of Pennsylvania when she drank a 30-ounce “Charged Lemonade” at a Panera Bread restaurant in Philadelphia. A few hours later, she was pronounced dead at an area hospital after suffering two heart … Read more
It’s matcha-ing their guts churn. Green drink-guzzling TikTokers are claiming that their matcha lattes, from Starbucks and other coffee cafes, are making their tummies twist and turn. “Do not have Starbucks matcha on an empty stomach,” wrote Maeve Madden in a TikTok post on Oct. 21. “I am in sooo much pain right now.” Madden, who … Read more
Today’s a big day for all the Starbucks lovers out there. On Thursday, Oct. 26, the coffee chain is offering Starbucks Rewards members the opportunity to get their drinks half off. “Yay Day” will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time today only, and the coupon can be found in the mobile app … Read more
Rise and grind, coffee lovers, because it’s time to start brewing — a lot. The average American coffee drinker consumes about three 8-ounce cups every day, per the National Coffee Association, but they’ll need to eke out just one more to attain the life-enhancing benefits of bean juice, according to new findings. The recent study, … Read more
Simply fab-brew-lous! Starbucks fans have hacked the brew system once again — revealing another delicious and cost-effective trick. TikTok users have discovered a hack that will perk coffee lovers right up — the tasty secret involves ordering iced espresso in a large-sized cup and adding all your favorite customizations; all without paying through the nose. … Read more
Don’t be depresso — you can still have your coffee when you’re ill. If you’re someone who needs a cup of joe in the morning, you’ve probably asked yourself if it’s bad to drink coffee when you’re sick. You might not be able to taste it or smell it, though the caffeine will still give … Read more
Happy spooky season everyone! Since we are still breaking free from the tyranny of the typical and the traditional, the folks selling you corporate swill would have you believe you’re nobody til somebody loves you, or is willing to support you as 1/2 of a couple’s costume, the Sandy to your Danny, the spaghetti to … Read more
Rise and grind! Dr. Karan Rajan — a surgeon with the UK’s National Health Service and a TikToker who goes by Dr. Raj — is highlighting the potential link between drinking coffee and experiencing intense orgasms. Rajan floated the hypothesis while responding last week to two TikTokers’ caffeine-sex claims. “I just found out that if … Read more
Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new custom coffee blend on its flights that has been specially made to taste better up in the air. The airline announced Tuesday it has partnered with Portland, Oregon-based Stumptown Coffee Roasters, which tweaked its signature Holler Mountain blend to create the fresh brew that will be available exclusively on Alaska and … Read more
Adding an extra cup of unsweetened coffee each day was associated with a reduced risk of gaining weight over a four-year period, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on Oct. 1. The benefit, however, was canceled if a person added a teaspoon of sugar to the hot beverage. Adding “cream or … Read more
That’s dairy unusual. Brody Jenner recently admitted to finishing his morning coffee with fiancée Tia Blanco’s breast milk. “Alright so I just came out to make us both some coffee and we are out of almond milk,” Jenner, 40, told viewers in a YouTube vlog uploaded last week. “But I did find one thing,” “The … Read more
Put down the carafe of coffee, extra large energy drink or sugary snack and consider these three natural energy boosters next time you’re struggling to keep your eyes open. In general, registered nurse Llinos Connolly from Benenden Health advises that everyone “try to eat three balanced meals a day, basing your meals on whole foods … Read more
For four in five coffee drinkers, the idea of drinking coffee in the morning is what motivates them to get out of bed, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American coffee drinkers revealed this is true for 81% of respondents — and respondents are so reliant on coffee, they’ll consume an average of 460 … Read more