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The bridge between coffee consumers and the Specialty Coffee Industry

April 17, 2012
by Jennifer
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Barista Interview: Steph Caronna of La Farm Bakery & Cafe

Do you know a great Barista or Roaster who is making an impact on the coffee industry and you think I should feature them? Contact me and let me know why.

Imagine going into your favorite cafe’ being about to pick out pretty much any bread or pastry that will pair perfectly with your coffee. This is a reality at La Farm Bakery and Cafe’ in Cary, NC.

This month’s Barista interview is with Steph Caronna, the Retail Manager at this delicious place. She talks about how her cafe’ is different from most. Continue Reading →

March 29, 2012
by Jennifer
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Health: Coffee to Shed Extra Pounds, Fact or Fiction?

Today we have a guest post from Kate Wilsson. Want to write for Daily Demitasse? Please read the guidelines then contact me. 

Does Coffee shed those extra pounds?

Drinking coffee has been theoretically linked to reducing weight but there is no substantial evidence to support that an increase in consumption of coffee can lead to a significant or permanent loss in weight. Continue Reading →

March 23, 2012
by Jennifer
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Discussion: “Gourmet” vs. “Specialty”?

The more discussions I read, hear about, and part of, it’s become very clear that how consumers perceive “specialty” if far from what the Specialty coffee industry sees it as.

After thinking about this topic a lot lately, I wanted to hear what you have to say. When you hear or see the words “gourmet” and “specialty”, related to coffee, what are your definitions? Do you think these words have become overly used and misused? Continue Reading →

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