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Is your city a coffee lover’s paradise?
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Obsessed with pumpkin spice? The newest version adds a matcha spin.
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From familiar s’mores to a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, these latte flavors have gone viral in recent months.
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Starbucks fans are raving about the Pumpkin Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Here’s how to order the secret menu drink that tastes like fall in a cup.
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Pumpkin spice can contain more than 300 flavors—and no actual pumpkin. Here’s what’s really in the fall favorite.
April Daley|
‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.
CaLea Johnson|
Some parts of the U.S. are way more into the iconic autumnal drink than others.
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Curious about cloud matcha? Learn the simple steps to create this creamy tea at home.
CaLea Johnson|
Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.
CaLea Johnson|
Craving something new in your mug? Try this banana bread latte recipe for a sweet start to your morning.
CaLea Johnson|
The dreamy and creamy cloud coffee has taken the internet by storm. Learn what‘s in the drink and how to make it.
CaLea Johnson|
Owning Lynch’s personal Mr. Coffee machine would definitely be a conversation starter.
Jake Rossen|
Which states work the hardest for morning brew?
CaLea Johnson|
Why you can't get a good cup of joe at 35,000 feet.
Roma Panganiban|
If you’re wondering how tariffs might affect your grocery bill, use this interactive to trace the origins of your food.
CaLea Johnson|
Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.
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They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.
Marla Mackoul|
There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.
CaLea Johnson|
These coffee-flavored marshmallows kick the classic recipe up a notch.
CaLea Johnson|
From Knoxville to Lincoln, these independent coffeeshops are brewing up some love.
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