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COFFEE

‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.

The poster child of fall.

Some parts of the U.S. are way more into the iconic autumnal drink than others.

Matcha and coconut water go together like birds of a feather.

Curious about cloud matcha? Learn the simple steps to create this creamy tea at home.

Refreshing.

Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.

It‘s a match made in heavan.

Craving something new in your mug? Try this banana bread latte recipe for a sweet start to your morning.

Cloud coffee has gone viral.

The dreamy and creamy cloud coffee has taken the internet by storm. Learn what‘s in the drink and how to make it.

David Lynch in 2004.

Owning Lynch’s personal Mr. Coffee machine would definitely be a conversation starter.

Nebraska‘s coffee prices aren‘t bad.

Which states work the hardest for morning brew?

One of the reliable perks of airline travel.

Why you can't get a good cup of joe at 35,000 feet.

Where do your groceries come from?

If you’re wondering how tariffs might affect your grocery bill, use this interactive to trace the origins of your food.

1985 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream commercial.

Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.

A design mystery, decoded.

They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.

Coffee goes by many names.

There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.

Soft and sweet with a bold coffee kick.

These coffee-flavored marshmallows kick the classic recipe up a notch.

Many coffee drinkers prefer mom-and-pop shops to corporate franchises.

From Knoxville to Lincoln, these independent coffeeshops are brewing up some love.

Some Dunkin‘ locations are experiencing a doughnut drought.

If you‘re planning to grab a doughnut from your local Dunkin‘, you may want to call ahead.

Some cities are better for coffee drinkers than others.

Coffee enthusiasts might consider relocating to one of these caffeine meccas.

Coffee has a language all its own.

Know your latte from your cappuccino before you embarrass yourself.

Which rule surprises you the most?

You’ll want to have these on hand the next time you travel to a new place.

Freshly roasted coffee beans.

Prepare to shell out for a cup of Elida Geisha Natural Torre.

The first items on the fall menu will show up at the end of August.

The pumpkin spice latte is returning, of course, and some exciting new items will make their debut.

Decaf coffee is under fire.

Some decaf coffee contains trace amounts of a carcinogen. Should we be worried?

Flat white coffee is a relatively recent addition to coffee menus.

Flat white coffee combines the best of a cappuccino and a latte.

Coffee has been around for centuries.

Your daily cup of coffee has been hundreds of years in the making.