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Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Green Tea (Decaffeinated) We tend to move at lightning speed.  So much so that when our bodies force us to slow down, or in my case today, stop, it's almost like we don't know what to do. But God and nature have a way of telling us just what we will do.  And that is - nothing. So, today, I'm forced to look inward and simply sit here and sweat out my cold with a hot cup of tea. I spend so much time talking about and sampling coffees, that I have a tendency to let my tea supply dwindle. Fortunately, I was able to scrounge up a sachet of Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane from last Christmas.  Still smells amazing and is so comforting.  Even with a stuffy nose. I think there are several messages my body is sending to me.  One, I'm only human.  If I have to stop for a day or two or three, the world will still keep turning.   I think I'll spend my time today "between naps," checking out new teas online....

I didn't want to let this month get away without giving an appropriate plug to Fair Trade Coffees.   And while that term gets bantered about and there's quite a bit of argument about what it really means, one thing I know for sure, is that Peet's was on the "fair trade" wagon a long time ago. Hard work deserves honest pay.  We don't want to drink coffee that is the product of someone's hard labor, unfair working conditions, poor pay and below-par ecological standards, do we? And, the same rules should apply when you're buying and consuming premium gourmet coffee.  No worries here.   Peet's delivers on the name "Fair Trade." Same great flavor you always get from Peet's - though this one tends to be a little on the "mild" side of the dark roast which is just fine by me.   So, even though we're coming to the end of October and what is deemed "Fair Trade Month," it's nice to practice what we pre...

Sure you can find other manufacturers who make a "single serve brewer" that will work with the "K" cup, but here is where it all began.  The Original Keurig (R) Single Serve brewer . I "test drove" the Keurig K-45 Elite brewer. It's easy to use, easy to clean and is an attractive addition to your kitchen counter and doesn't take up a lot of space.   You have the option of preparing three cup size offerings ( 6 oz., 8 oz. or 10 oz). I've used this machine consistently for the past three weeks and have found it to be durable, reliable and oh so convenient. There are quite a few evenings when I get home from work and am not ready for bed.  I want to sit back and enjoy a hot cup of coffee (or tea).  This machine provides the vehicle for me to do just that. And with the extensive variety of single serve cups from Green Mountain and other roasters, there's something for every taste and preference.  Whether it's mild, medium or...

Happy Hump Day! KJ Adubofour of California and   Daniel Bonneau of Massachusetts Your one pound bag of Weaver's Hakrz Delight is on the way!

Okay, maybe I'm getting a little too deep for a Friday, but I couldn't help but analyze or shall I say "presume to analyze" the customers in Coffee Bean this morning. First of all, I don't usually go to Coffee Bean.  However, I really like their coffee.  It's just that the location near my work is a little smaller than most and it's always crowded.  But today I wanted to pick up a gift card for a birthday and I know my friend loves Coffee Bean. The first thing I noticed is how everyone in line was waiting patiently and not in a super hurry like the people who are in my usual morning coffee shop.  There were only two baristas and no one seemed to mind that it wasn't like a "drive through." As I was putting my one raw sugar into my coffee, I thought "the people who come here regularly really are particular about their coffee."  Meaning, they are definitely loyal to this chain.  And then I thought, "so are the people at...

Crack the Code - Support A Good Cause:   Girls In Tech I'm giving away two one pound bags of Hakrz Delight (TM) to two winners who will be randomly selected.   Email me at  accutype@aol.com *Giveaway Ends Midnight PST on October 13, 2014

Crack the Code - Support A Good Cause:   Girls In Tech I'm giving away two one pound bags of Hakrz Delight (TM) to two winners who will be randomly selected.   Email me at accutype@aol.com *Giveaway Ends Midnight PST on October 13, 2014 SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Wild Card Roasters , LLC, an Artisan coffee roasting company has introduced a new coffee,  Hakrz Delight – Crack The Code , under its  Weaver’s Coffee & Tea  brand in support of  Girls in Tech . By purchasing this product, consumers are supporting the engagement, education and empowerment of women in technology and entrepreneurship around the world. “I developed this coffee blend for people who are addicted to Cracking the Code of Life – whether they’re online or are just busy with their day to day existence.” Vice president, Renee Brown, said Hakrz Delight is a combination of all things we love at Wild Card. “John Weaver and I were on the campus of a lar...

I'm getting my day off to a nice strong start with Peet's Ethiopian Doyo Coffee . A bold coffee with floral notes and a great back-story. Thanks, Peet's for introducing me to Doyo Cooperative and this wonderful coffee. The Doyo Cooperative consists of approximately 430 small holder farmers where coffee is grown at an altitude of 1800-2100 meters. Located in the Mana District, Jimma Zone of the Oromia Region in Western Ethiopia. Washed and sun dried. Hard, honest work from the Doyo Cooperative produces an exceptional and exotic cup of coffee.