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When you think about the phrase “tea party,” what comes to mind? Politics? British royalty? Little girls in pink dresses with their dolls at a tiny table? Regardless, you can actually make an afternoon tea party a classy, yet fun, and completely adult gathering. Whether it’s just for fun, or for a special occasion, here are some ideas on how you can organize a memorable event that will have your guests talking, even afterwards.

We are only nine days away from one of the biggest holidays of the year—Thanksgiving! Everyone is getting ready to whip out their best family recipes, show off their cooking chops, and maybe even put together a party like no other. When it comes to the big feast, most people are focused on the bounty of delicious food, from the roast turkey to the pumpkin pies.

When you go to coffee shops, generally, you will see a similar set of menu items—espressos, lattes, regular coffee, and cappuccinos, to name a few. Over the years, national days and months have actually been specially established to honor our love for certain foods and beverages, like these. For example, in September, across the United States, we celebrated one of our favorite days of the year—National Coffee Day. Well, this Sunday, November 8th, it’s National Cappuccino Day, and we’re helping you get ready for the fun with some cool tools and recipes.

We have told you about coffee from many parts of the world, from Brazil to Guatemala, Argentina to Ethiopia. Today, we are going to tell you about a region that you may not know very well—Sumatra. We will address the basics on Sumatran coffee, and give you a taste of what makes it so popular.

Coffee has always been one of the top three most popular drinks worldwide. Yet, the proper way to consume coffee varies from continent to continent, and even from nation to nation. What is considered normal etiquette or good manners in one place, may be considered impolite elsewhere. You probably think coffee is coffee—no matter where you are, it’s all the same. But, you could not be more wrong. Just like foods vary from culture to culture, beverages do too! Let’s take a look at the way people drink coffee across the globe, so the next time you are travelling, you will fit right in with the locals!

As soon as the month of October rolls around, it’s the start of party planning, pumpkin carving, and the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. For many, none of that is as important as candy. For those of you who don’t really have a sweet tooth, there’s a little something surprising that will still get you in the Halloween spirit—coffee! You may be thinking to yourself, “what in the world does coffee have to do with Halloween?” Well, we have stirred up some seriously spooky (and gourmet) concoctions, to help you win Halloween this year!

When it comes to hot beverages, people are, for the most part, either team coffee or team tea. In the United States, coffee is still the most popular means of getting caffeine. But, recently, tea consumption has picked up significantly in the US. What makes tea so appealing? Just ask your tea-loving friends! Perhaps, it’s the soothing feeling it gives you, or the array of uncommon flavors, or maybe the extensive health benefits.

You could safely say that certain food items are synonymous with the fall season—pumpkin, squash, turkey, and of course, apples. As a matter of fact, October just happens to be National Apple Month! You probably didn’t know that such a month even existed. Well, it’s time for a lesson! We’re here to tell you a little bit about this special month, and some delicious ways to celebrate!

You have probably been to your local coffee shop dozens of times, and you probably order the same items every time. Most likely, you do this because you’re a creature of habit. But, perhaps it’s because you are a little uncomfortable to ask questions about more ‘foreign’ items out of fear of looking stupid. You might hear some ‘fancy’ terms being thrown around the counter, but you have no idea what these mean. Never fear! That’s where CoffeeAM comes to your rescue. We’re here to set the record straight on those coffee terms, and to help you look like a pro (instead of a newbie) when you order your coffee. Here, you’ll find the answers to some common questions that may have had you scratching your head for a while.