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ROB ZOMBIE SAYS, "WAKE UP!!!!" Did you even know he had a coffee line? I sampled the "Hellbilly Brew" (Organic Peru)* this morning. I poured it in my mug and I could swear there's hair on my chest tonight.  Just kidding. Seriously, though, this is not for "lightweight" coffee drinkers. But it's all good.  Really. A dark roast coffee - the bag says "medium body," but I beg to differ.  Actually, it's pretty darn full-bodied, if you ask me.  I indulged and used heavy cream and the cup turned the most beautiful shade of mocha. I usually take one raw sugar packet, but for Rob Zombie, I needed two. Don't be afraid.   Hellbilly Brew is 100% Certified Organic Fair Trade .  And since October is Fair Trade Month , I think it's your civic duty to pick up a pound or two. Halloween is coming and which would you rather - a candy bar or a nice bag of beans? Check it out at: www.robzombie.com You too, can ...

Oh, the power of social media. I read on twitter that Klatch Coffee was voted number one coffeehouse in America.*  I couldn't remember who conducted the poll, but "number one" stuck in my head. I've tried many different coffees -- the good, the bad and the ugly.  I've also had quite a few great coffees.  So, to say "number one" is saying a lot.  The voting would, of course, be based on a number of different factors. Disclaimer:  I would never feel comfortable saying that any coffee that I've had is the best in the country.  It's all subjective.  I do have my favorites though and this would make the list. Fast forward.   I wanted to try something new, so I went to the Klatch Coffee website and searched under "new arrivals." I like Brazilian coffees (a lot), so I ordered the Brazil Santa Mariana.  I opted for the priority UPS shipping because I was wanted it quickly and it was cheaper than FedX. It arrived in the mail...

OMG.  That was good. This was, in fact, the second time I have had a Dynamo Donut .  The first time I had the maple bacon.  I think it was my skepticism about the concept that minimized my enjoyment. Last week, when I got to work, I got an email which had been sent earlier saying that there were “Dynamo Donuts” upstairs.  Since I knew they were probably gone, I didn’t bother to go upstairs. Yesterday, I enjoyed my Greek yogurt.  But, this morning, I got off one stop early on the train and walked to a coffee shop that sells Dynamo Donuts “exclusively.” My first thought was, “Three bucks for a donut??  One donut?”  My next thought was, “Oh, my God, that was delicious.”  This vanilla donut was so light and perfectly sweet – not very sweet at all – but fluffy and just absolutely delicious!  I can’t afford to make this a habit , due to money and waistline concerns, but this might have to be my “weekly treat.” Dynamo D...

Green Mountain Wellness K-Cup (R) Coffee Review “It was like coffee, but not with a strong overwhelming coffee taste (I had the medium blend). I added almond milk and sugar. It gave me the coffee effect but it didn’t have the taste (to me) of my usual K-cup.  Almost energy-drink-like." (Reviewed by Monie S.) www.greenmountaincoffee.com

I received my Capresso teac100 Kettle about a month ago.** I wanted to give it a thorough "test drive" because I was afraid that I would be so "smitten" with the looks,  I couldn't give an objective review. However, I can honestly say that this kettle not only looks good, so far, it's sturdy and works very well.  It's much sturdier than I expected.  At first, I was afraid to use it.  Also,  I don't have much counterspace, but this kettle is compact and easy to handle.  (Get it, handle?) Seriously, as you know, I'm a coffee girl.  But, with fall upon us and the need to seriously wind down in the evenings, a cup of tea is becoming more a part of my nightly ritual.  And it's pretty good for you too. I was super excited to receive a sample pack of DAVIDs Tea at exactly the same time I received my new teac100.  A match made in heaven. And if you're "tea-challenged" like me and not really certain how hot your water shoul...