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It's the day after Christmas.  Now what? We count our loot!  Coffee loot, that is.   I don't depend on Santa to know everything that I want for my coffee-Christmas.  I understand that he's got lots of coffee lovers on his list and with so many new products on the market, the elves might have a hard time keeping up. So, I try to stock up on my favorite holiday blends ahead of time. I did get surprised with a brand new Chemex ®.  And what's so great about it is that I had just broken my old Chemex® last weekend. Maybe Santa does know all, after all, because how coincidental that he just happened to replace the one thing I need to taste-test all my new blends? What coffee gift did Santa bring you?  

Nothing like Weaver's Coffee to warm the body and soothe the soul.   I've made no secret that Wild Card Roasters is on my "top five" for best coffee roaster - anywhere.  And their Weaver's Holiday Blend is no exception. Fair Trade, certified organic and downright delightful. This is a seasonal offering, so don't delay.  Pick up a couple pounds for yourself while you're shopping online for your coffee loving family and friends. And for each pound of coffee that Weaver's sells online, they'll donate a buck to Coffee Kids . Good coffee.  Good cause.  Good grief - what are you waiting for?  Go, order, now!   www.weaverscoffee.com 1-800-328-1178 Description (from Weaver's Coffee) Featuring 100% Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified™ coffee from remote farms high in the mountains, this festive blend is full-bodied and complex with a delicate chocolate finish. Available for only a limited time this holiday season. Make this...

Once you're a certain age, you realize that everything old is new again.  And just because "hipsters" think they invented the Chemex (R) (no offense to hipsters) doesn't make it true. In fact, Chemex(R) was invented in the late 1920s.  And twenty years later, in 1941, along came Community Coffee. And here I am in late 2015 talking about how great they both are - individually and as a combination. I like to take a little more time with my coffee on the weekends, and so this morning instead of brewing my Community Coffee Sumatra Mandheling Private Reserve ® in the automatic coffee maker, I decided to give a little more attention to detail and use my Chemex(R) instead. The Dark Roast Sumatra and the "pour over" method create a winning combination.   Moral of the Story:  Make New Friends, But Keep the Old #Winning

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It's no secret that  Capresso  is a "Coffee Lover" favorite.   So, when they sent me this  Capresso H2O Plus Tea Kettle  to review, hopefully you'll understand how I got so caught up in enjoying it, that I totally forgot to tell you about it. I'm sorry for holding out. I've had other Capresso kettles and while they were all awesome, this one takes up less counter space and is quite attractive and efficient. It really doesn't get any easier than this.  Great for "pour over" coffee too. Looks good and works even better! Features and Benefits 48-oz (6 cup) capacity Fast, quiet boil Safety auto shut-off Boil dry protection Concealed heating element covered in stainless steel Beautiful and durable heat-resistant German SCHOTT Glass Slip free, textured underside handle Illuminated power switch, automatically turns off upon boiling Water level indicator with ounce and cup markings for easy filling Cool-touch handle and drip free pourin...

PEET'S 2015 HOLIDAY BLEND They don't call this "the most wonderful time of the year" for nothing.   Each year, the holiday blends get better and better.  And this year's batch from Peet's Coffee is no exception.   This deep, dark rich, spicy, chocolate-y delight is sure to be one of my "go-tos" throughout the season.   Pairs well with anything or nothing.  Which is why I'm drinking mine as I write this post with just a tiny bit of raw sugar and a splash of low-fat milk.  Although, I think that it would be super delish with a dollop of cream. Make sure to pick up a bag for yourself and one for the coffee lover on your list.  This one is a bell-ringer! 16.95 per pound.  Limited offering.

No sides?  No problem.   Take the stress out of "what to bring" to your Thanksgiving Day dinner and get to Starbucks and pick up a pound (or two) of the 2015 StarbucksThanksgiving Blend . It's better than I remembered.  I've been enjoying this dark, delicious roast all week long and can't get enough of it!  If I want to drink it every morning for an entire week and don't tire of it, it's got to be good. Sumatran beans with a hint of spice.  Complements any turkey day dessert. The perfect hostess gift.