12 of the best espresso machines, according to online reviews

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The only people more dedicated to caffeine than coffee lovers are the espresso obsessed. 

If you’re not one yourself, you definitely know oneEspresso, which originated in Italy, is a finely ground, highly concentrated version of coffee that packs a punch of caffeine into a single one-ounce shot (or two, if you’d like a double-shot), making it richer and stronger than a regular cup of coffee. People who drink espresso know that it’s all about quality, which means if you’re not getting your tiny cup of life from your local barista, you best do your research and invest in a worthy espresso machine to make it at home.  Read more…

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10 of the best cold brew coffee makers according to Amazon reviews

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When it’s warm outside, it’s time to swap the piping hot coffee for an iced cold brew. 

Not to be confused with regular iced coffee, which is just essentially hot coffee that’s been chilled, cold brew coffee stays cool from beginning to end of the brew process. It’s made by soaking coffee beans in cold or room temperature water for up to 24 hours, then filtering out the grounds. 

Why wait that long when you can just pick up an iced coffee at your local coffee shop? Well, for one, cold brew coffee actually comes with a few health benefits, including the fact that it’s less acidic, making it easier on your stomach and teeth. Apart from that, those store-bought iced coffees— and especially the cold brews — can get pricey and definitely add up if you’re getting them all the time.  Read more…

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Get a Keurig K-Elite plus 44 K-cup pods for just $100 on Prime Day

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Shopping for deals on Prime Day is great—but first, coffee. 

If that’s your mindset, you’re in luck because Amazon is hooking it up with this Prime Day bundle that gets you the Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker plus a 44 count of Laughing Man Colombia Huila K-Cup Pods for just $100. That’s almost 100 bucks off. Hell yeah.

With the Keurig K-Elite, you can pick between five different cup sizes and brew your favorite K-cup blend in less than a minute. Prefer your coffee a little stronger? It also comes with a Strong Brew option to give you a more intense cup (good for those hard-to-get-out-of-bed days.) Read more…

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Broccoli coffee is a thing, because you’re not eating your vegetables

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Despite it being drilled into us as children, many of us aren’t still eating our vegetables — but we’re drinking a lot of coffee.

It’s why scientists have developed a powder made from whole broccoli, which you’d ideally throw into the food and drink you consume to improve nutrition — and that includes your latte.

Developed by Australia’s chief research organisation, the CSIRO, and Hort Innovation, the powder is produced by using a “combination of selected pre-treatment and drying processes” that help to keep the flavour, colour, and the nutrients from the vegetable. Read more…

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Amazon deals for Thursday, May 24: iPhone X cases, Amazon Tap, Bose headphones, and more

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As anyone who’s dropped their phone knows, a case is an absolute must — and perhaps even more so with the iPhone X or the Samsung Galaxy S9. Save 30% on Caseology cases on Amazon today, some of which are marked down to just $10.49.

There are also great deals on coffee makers from brands like Nespresso to get that sweet morning pick-me-up, plus save on Bose wireless headphones of all shapes and sizes, and get discounts on popular Amazon devices like the Amazon Tap.

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New Starbucks policy: You don’t need to buy their coffee to sit or use the bathroom

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Starbucks issued a new policy on Saturday: Patrons no longer need to make a purchase to sit in the cafe or use the restrooms.

According to the Associated Press, Starbucks executives have claimed the old policies were “loose and ambiguous,” which left the decision on whether or not people could use the bathroom or sit in the stores up to managers and employees. 

Now, the company is telling its employees to consider every person entering the store a customer “regardless of whether they make a purchase.”

The new policy comes just weeks after two black men, Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, were arrested and escorted out of a Philadelphia Starbucks on April 12. The men hadn’t ordered anything yet, because they were waiting for a friend to arrive.  Read more…

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