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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!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease, not just its existence, but also reminding people to take preventive measures through early detection, and to encourage others to do so as well. You may not know it, but breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, and the actual causes of breast cancer are yet to be determined. So, it is all the more important to take those steps.

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.

When you think of the fall season, what immediately comes to mind? Leaves? Halloween? Football? For many cooks, fall heralds the arrival of pumpkin season! In particular, at this time of the year, coffee lovers descend upon cafés and coffee shops in the hopes of getting their pumpkin spice fix. So, what is it about pumpkin spice that makes mouths water every time? All of you pumpkin lovers out there can weigh in, and with that, here is how you can skip those tedious coffee shop lines, and enjoy the inviting fall flavors at your own kitchen table.

For many (if not most), coffee is an integral part of the morning ritual. Whether you have it right after you wake up, or just before you head out the door, it’s hard to fathom how your life would be without your morning coffee. Over the years, different schools of thought have emerged regarding the true value of that early morning cup of joe—it’s fantastic, or it’s bad practice. Research has even been conducted in this matter. What do you think? We will give you the facts, and let you decide for yourself.

What is the ingredient that makes coffee so appealing to so many people? Caffeine—it gives you the oomph of energy to get through the day, and it has positive affects on your health. But, here are some surprising tidbits and trivia about caffeine, that you could use to impress your friends, or just for your own knowledge.

If you naturally have a green thumb, or are making your best efforts to get one, AND you have a high regard for your coffee, then get ready for our very first DIY Tuesday. We will continue to give you some creative tips and ideas in utilizing your coffee to its greatest potential. You now know some of the ways in which you can creatively use coffee grounds, so today, we’re talking about the role that coffee can play in your very own backyard.

For many people, coffee is not another nice beverage; it is a gift straight from the heavens. It is what they consider to be their fuel source to pummel through the day. In fact, according to the National Coffee Association of USA, a staggering 61% of Americans consume coffee on a daily basis. Drinking coffee is an uplifting experience for many, taking in the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, sipping a steaming cup paired with a light snack.