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Coffee Culture – December 2021

Gift Ideas are Brewing by Jo SnyderThe holidays are upon us! This year has flown by, and maybe the gift-giving season has snuck up on some of us a little faster than we expected. If you’re running out of ideas for the coffee and tea drinkers in your life, I have some hints.   Lots of local...

Coffee Culture – October 2021

Tea Season by Jo SnyderCold and flu season is upon us, and one great way to soothe the symptoms of illness — or better yet, prevent it — is with a nice cup of tea. Tea has an abundance of health benefits, and the simple action of drinking hot liquids keeps us hydrated and comforts a sore throat. ...

Coffee & Tea – Feature – May 2021

Coffee & Tea – Feature – May 2021

Something’s Brewing Local Coffee and Tea for the Perfect Cup by Tim Froberg In the 1990s blockbuster sitcom “Friends,” six young New Yorkers hung out at Central Perk where they sipped coffee out of giant cups and dealt with everyday problems. Cast members of “Friends” said their final farewells in...

Coffee Culture – April 2021

Tea Ritual by Jo SnyderWhen I was young, my maternal grandmother had what she called “tea at three” every day. Very few things were important enough to disrupt this daily ritual, and I have the fondest memories of sitting down with her to a cup of black tea with a splash of cream and some homemade...

Coffee Culture – Jan/Feb 2021

Home Brewing by Jo SnyderIt’s probably safe to say that most of us spent the majority of our last year at home. For some of us that might have meant a lot of quiet time, others might have had a more hectic household with little minds to occupy, and still others maybe found a bit of time to start a...