The giant coffee chain has a policy of keeping a tap running non-stop at all its 10,000 outlets worldwide, wasting 23.4 MILLION litres a day. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

One of the smartest people I know can’t spell worth beans (or, benes as I am pretty sure she would write) and has a particular “way” with foreign-based words (sorbet is soibert; café au lait is coffee oh loddy). Meanwhile, my friend who can speak five languages is entirely flummoxed when it comes time to calculate the tip for a waiter. So what’s going on with these tw... read full post picked by Bingo 3 months ago

The internet is a funny old place. Donteatpoop introduced me to this little gem, and by strange means (I went looking for something else in response) I discovered The Boss Hoss - A German Country Cover Band. Do yourself a favour, take a moment to re-read that - A German Country Cover Band. Yes, that's right. I was going to put them in a reply, but I think they are so good they need a post... read full post picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

By drinking shade-grown, organic coffee, coffee lovers can help stop deforestation, and in turn, help in the fight against global warming. picked by suebe 3 years ago

What would we do if happy hour struck and we were stranded far from the bar on some boozeless ship at sea? picked by bornbad 7 months ago

Need Coffee blog is featuring daily clips of classic/weird/obscure (but all fantastic) video clips of scary movies. It’s called 32 Days of Halloween (why 32? Because 31 just wasn’t enough). picked by Turtle 2 years ago

A guy actually made a functioning Nintendo controller (NES) in the form of a coffee table. I WANT! picked by Jerry520 2 years ago

Great easy prank - for enemies only! picked by iguanna 2 years ago

The drink of choice for Web 2.0 zillionaires isn't a quad espresso anymore. It's a soothingly steeped tea harvested from a shaded mountainside half a world away. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

About 30 cannabis-vending coffee shops in the south of the Netherlands announced Tuesday they would become private members' clubs at the start of next year to keep out foreign drug tourists. picked by bingo 7 months ago

Add at least $30 of items to cart at Starbucks Store. Auto $10 off $30 when you use Google Checkout. Enter coupon code c96924 for an additional $10 off. Shipping starts at $5.99 picked by mgalpert 3 years ago

Ah, Internet Cafes … it used to be just a place where you can browse the Internet and grab a cup of coffee, but competition being what it is, some Internet cafes are offering something a little more than a cup of joe. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A small but growing coffeehouse chain is changing its name amid concern that the moniker meant to celebrate the seed of its main product also is a disparaging term for Hispanics. picked by kakana 2 years ago

Not surprisingly, Starbucks cited the U.S. economic downturn for its troubles. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Whether you’re a coffee drinker or tea drinker, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: The mug you use to drink your beverage of choice is just as important as the brand you like, the amount of milk and sugar you take, and your favorite biscuits to go with your drink. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

There is an actual photo here, so please look at your own risk picked by ted 2 years ago

A dollar won't buy you a cup of coffee these days, but it will buy you TV Guide. No, not an issue of the weekly mag -- those go for $2.99 -- but the entire publication. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

A consultant anaesthetist put the lives of patients at risk by switching off vital machines during surgery as a way of testing junior doctors, a medical tribunal was told. Dr James Murphy, 49, turned off the power supply and told junior colleagues he was going on a coffee break before walking out of the operating theatre. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Back in 2005 a $20,000 diagnostic computer went missing from an auto repair garage. At the same time, Rodney resigned his job and disappeared. This week Rodney returned to his old workplace with donuts and coffee for his ex-coworkers. While employees were distracted noshing on their decoy, Rodney does the unbelievable - and it's even sillier than you think. picked by equinox 10 months ago

Half of Britons injured by their biscuits* on coffee break.

(*Article includes full Biscuit Risk Rating) picked by cb__ 3 months ago