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A study has found that simply the color of a mug influences the way we perceive the taste of the coffee. Researchers had participants rate identical brews served in white, transparent and blue mugs. The coffee served in the white mug was described as most intense -- or bitter -- than in the other two colored mugs. Researchers suspect the white mug color against the dark brown coffee provided the greatest contrast -- making the coffee look darkest, and causing people to experience it as more intense. When the coffee was served in the clear mug, drinkers reported it to taste the sweetest of the three. Is it just me or do some researchers have a little too much time on their hands?

 Peppermint Mocha Makes 1 drink Ingredients: Peppermint Mocha: 1 cup of milk (whole, 2%, or 1% all work in this recipe) 1 cup of coffee 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons of peppermint syrup chopped candy canes (peppermint snow), for garnish whipped cream, for garnish Peppermint Syrup: 1 cup water 1 cup water 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Kona Coffee Recipes Organic Vanilla Cappuccino (Recipe won 3rd place in Kona Barrista Jam.) Brooke A. Bateman 1 shot of 100% Organic Kona Espresso (1.5oz) 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract in bottom of demitasse espresso cup or put ground organic vanilla in coffee grounds when tapping port a-filter. Use only Organic whole milk Steam milk, pull extra long making steamed milk mostly foam. Pour steam milk and foam into demitasse with Espresso Serve and Enjoy

Ingredients 6 ounce(s) hot, fresh brewed Folgers Classic Roast ® Coffee 1/4 cup egg nog Whipped cream Ground nutmeg Directions POUR coffee into large mug. Add egg nog. STIR until blended. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg