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UK looking to have a disposal fee on that paper coffee cup.

   We have all seen the disposal fee on the old tires we have replace and the used oil when we have an oil change. Now at least in Great Britain it's that paper cup that is up next for a disposal fee.    Prof Wouter Poortinga said some 2.5 billion disposable cups are used annually.  The findings are due to be submitted to a   UK government inquiry into waste . "Our results show that, on average, the use of reusable coffee cups could be increased by up to 12.5% with a combination of measures," a disposal fee in other words. Prof Poortinga said.   "People are far more sensitive to losses than to gains when making decisions - so if we really want to change a customer's behavior then a charge on a disposable cup is more likely to be effective."  Every one wants a clean environment. The cost of the disposal of your one use cup is already in the price you just payed for that $4.99 Grande from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. This additional fee is ...

Your coffee and your health.

   Your morning cup of coffee provides more than a jolt of caffeine—it can also have significant health benefits. One study, showed that drinking four or five cups of coffee daily cut risk of Parkinson’s disease nearly in half compared with drinking little or no caffeine.   The benefits of coffee are wide-ranging—from protecting against type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease to lowering rates of depression among women. But it’s not entirely clear why coffee is so beneficial. So put another pot on and drink up. It rare that some thing that tastes good can also be good for you. At least that's what science says today. Angles cup Coffee club. A great gift for that someone special.

Iced Caramel Macchiato recipe

 Iced Caramel Macchiato Ingredients: Iced Caramel Macchiato For 1 serving 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup (20ml) 1 cup ice cubes, large 1 cup milk, cold (240ml) 2 shots espresso (or 80ml strongly brewed coffee) 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon caramel sauce (20ml) Instructions: Iced Caramel Macchiato First you need to add 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup in a serving cup. Then add one cup of large ice cubes to the limit and then pour in 240ml of cold milk. After that slowly pour 2 shots of espresso or 80ml strongly brewed coffee on the ice. Quality of espresso shots really matter in making iced caramel macchiato therefore it is imperative that high quality beans are used and converted into not too coarse or thin coffee grounds. Otherwise that would rob the espresso of its optimum level. Finally you will need to drizzle 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce of 20ml in volume. Voila! What you have is a delicious iced caramel macchiato ready to...

Starbucks Barrel Aged coffee

See more at Daily coffee news Starbucks barrel aged coffee.   Starbucks has for the first time introduced barrel-conditioned coffee to its menu, offering a new whiskey-barrel-aged Sulawesi out of its  Seattle Reserve brand  roastery in the form of bulk whole bean coffee, as well as two new drinks drawing from the 800-pound aged batch.

"Pick Me Up" Latte

Ingredients ¾ oz. Tiramisu Syrup ¼ oz. Dark Chocolate Sauce 1 shot(s) espresso 8 oz. steamed milk Glass: 8 oz. Garnish: Cocoa Powder, Whipped Cream                     Instructions Combine ingredients, except milk, in serving cup. Stir and set aside. Steam milk in pitcher. Pour steamed milk into serving cup, stirring gently. Garnish.  

Irish coffee

Ingredients 4 tbsp Irish whiskey 25g/1oz brown sugar 425ml/3/4pt fresh strong black coffee 90ml/3fl oz double cream Method Divide the whisky and brown sugar between two heatproof serving glasses. Pour the hot coffee into the glasses to come about 4cm/1½in from the top. Very carefully and steadily pour the cream over the back of a spoon to float on top of the coffee. Drink at once!

Cinnamon Mocha Coffee

Cinnamon Mocha Coffee Ingredients 4 cups strong brewed Folgers Classic Roast ® Coffee 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand ® Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Ground cinnamon for garnish Directions ...