Party of none. A bar owner has banned solo drinkers from entering his business in order to “mitigate risk” the companionless have been known to bring, dividing the internet over the controversial policy. Carl Peters, the owner of Alibi in Altrincham, England, imposed new customer guidelines to create a safer atmosphere in the popular bar. … Read more
The Big Apple is apparently not the macchiato mecca everyone thinks it is. A ground-breaking WalletHub survey on the US’s best cities for coffee drinkers found that Portland, Oregon, is the no. 1 metropolis for java junkies — while NYC didn’t make the top 20. “Portland, OR, is the best coffee city, in large part … Read more
As the summer heat drives many Americans to reach for a cold drink after a hard day’s work, some may wonder: What’s the healthiest alcohol to sip if you’re not cutting it out entirely? Some health-conscious Americans opt for liquors instead of beer and cider to avoid excess calories. Others avoid red wines to steer clear of … Read more
Americans can expect the price of their daily cup of java to stretch their wallet a bit more than usual as a litany of factors impacting the global supply chain result in rising prices. In February, wholesale arabica coffee prices shattered its previous record at $4.30 a pound – double the price from last year – according to … Read more
Here’s the tea — Lipton fans are mad over this madcap marketing stunt. The beverage company caused commotion on Tuesday night after announcing on social media that they were discontinuing their fan-favorite Peach Iced Tea, only to reveal Wednesday morning that it was an early April Fool’s Day prank. “Rest In Peach,” the brand posted … Read more
Beer drinkers won’t be in good spirits when they read this news. Lager lovers tend to have worse diets, exercise less and smoke more cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor or a combination, a new study finds. Researchers compared the diets of more than 1,900 US alcohol drinkers — 38.9% consumed only beer, 21.8% … Read more
You’ll want to milk this new Starbucks deal. The java chain is making a major update to its menu that will save its plant-based customers some extra dough. Starbucks will no longer charge a fee for substituting non-dairy milk in beverages, the company announced in a press release on Wednesday. Starbucks will no longer charge … Read more
One in 10 wine drinkers believe all rosé is made by mixing white and red, according to a poll. The color and flavor of most rosé, which is usually made from red grapes, is due to early harvesting of the grapes and the short time the crushed fruit’s skins remain in the juice. This type … Read more
They’re getting trashed at the happiest place on Earth. The Disney Day Drinkers Club — a real thing that exists — is causing a stink over the relocation of their mascot nicknamed “Binny,” a gray trash can that looks like any other at Disney’s EPCOT in Orlando, Florida. Binny, which was located outside the Rose … 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
The price of a single pint of beer at a pub in a Sydney tourist hub has left Australians gobsmacked. Taking to Reddit on Monday, a consumer shared a photo of the beer (brewer unknown) and its accompanying $17.80 (Australian) [$11.42 USD] price tag on the EFTPOS console at the Harbour View Hotel in The … 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
Dunkin’ Donuts fans are in uproar Monday after the coffee giant altered its rewards program to devalue points and remove free birthday drinks. Dunkin’ rolled out its new rewards program nationwide last week, claiming in a press release that users would get “more food and beverage rewards.” Users on the company’s subreddit say the new program does … Read more
Based on an analysis of just under half a million records in the UK Biobank, people who drink two to three cups of coffee each day tend to live longer and exhibit less cardiovascular disease compared with those who abstain from the beverage. While the research doesn’t claim drinking more coffee adds years to your … Read more