Coffee Shops

by Lars H

If the weather is hot, I typically prefer an iced coffee. But I noticed these Dunkin Refreshers the other day and decided to try them all to see what they were like and review them for the site. Here’s what happened.

First of all, they thought it was a little weird when I asked for one of each Refresher. I thought I was ordering just three drinks, because there are three different flavor options: Mango Pineapple, Strawberry Dragonfruit and Raspberry Watermelon.

But guess what. Then he asked, “Do you want the green tea Refresher or the lemonade Refresher?” Now we were up to six drinks. Each small drink is $3.69, so now we’re at more than $22. But hey, I’m doing this for you guys and you’re all worth it, right? Right? You’d better be.

I agree to the six different drinks and he starts to ring it up and then he says, “Hey, what about coconut? There’s also coconut Refreshers.”

Unfortunately, as much as I care about you guys, I had to draw the line somewhere, and nine drinks at once was too much. I decided I’d just have ONE of the coconut flavors, because that would be enough to get an idea of what the coconut ones were like compared to green tea and lemonade.

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by Annette F

Are you looking for a great coffee shop in Houston Texas? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up all the best coffee shops in Houston — and there are plenty to choose from. We have provided the addresses and just a bit of information on each one. You can get your caffeine fix at any of these local Houston coffee shops and maybe something a little extra.

These are primarily local businesses. We didn’t bother listing places like Starbucks, because you can find those easily yourself with any app.

In this article, we’ve attempted to cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether you’re a local resident looking for a new regular spot to get your morning caffeine fix or a visitor eager to explore the city’s coffee scene, this guide is designed to help you quickly scan through and discover which of these Houston coffee shops might be appealing to you.

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by Annette F

Are you looking for a great coffee shop in Minneapolis? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up all the best local Minneapolis coffee shops, with some details and the address information for each one so you can check them out and make a decision. You’ll get high quality coffee at any of these places!

People in Minneapolis are serious about their coffee as is evidenced by the myriad of coffee shops around the city. In this post, I will share some of my favorite spots for a cup of joe on a cold winter day. No matter where you find yourself there is sure to be a coffee shop nearby.

We didn’t review any of the major chains like Starbucks, because you can look those up with your Starbucks app anyway and you don’t need us for that. This article is about local shops, for people who like shops that are unique and interesting.

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by Annette F

After living in Minnesota for 30 years I truly learned to appreciate coffee. The winters are long and cold, but oh so beautiful and it’s true what they say, there are only two seasons in Minnesota, winter and road construction. It’s no surprise that with roughly 6 months of winter, Minnesotans love their coffee.

When people think of Minnesota they think of the Twin Cities, namely Minneapolis and St. Paul, but hands down the most scenic part of the state is in northern Minnesota along the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is breathtaking. If you find yourself heading north out of the Twin Cities toward Duluth and beyond here are some of the best places to stop and get a steaming hot cup of coffee.

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by Lars H

If you’ve ever had a coffee on any of the Hawaiian islands, you have doubtless been made aware of the amazing Kona coffee growing region of Hawaii where the most famous Hawaiian coffee is grown.

If you get the chance, visit the little town of Kona, on the big island. You can fly over from Honolulu in less than an hour, directly to the Kona International Airport (KIA), which is only about 10 or 15 minutes by car, taxi or Lyft / Uber to Kailua-Kona, the full official name of the Kona.

I tried all of the various Kona coffee shops I could find in the Kailua-Kona Historic Village, and here are the ones I loved that you’ll probably love too.

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by Lars H

Ever heard of Black Sheep Coffee? Probably not if you’re in the USA, but maybe so if you’re from the UK, where they have around 45 shops, a large number of which in London.

What’s different about the coffee? They use only robusta coffee beans!

Why is this unusual? Because typically, most high end coffees brand that they are 100 percent arabica beans. Robusta beans are usually the beans used in cheap brands of coffee.

But guess what. You can actually buy specialty grade robusta beans that are top quality, and that’s what Black Sheep Coffee does. Here’s some more, straight from the source.

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