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Kick your coffee addiction with these 7 delish alternatives
Read full article: Kick your coffee addiction with these 7 delish alternativesWith health-conscious consumers on the rise, the demand for non-coffee options is skyrocketing. From herbal teas to mushroom elixirs, people are exploring diverse beverages to kickstart their day.
Thinking about autumn already? Here are some places you can get a seasonal drink
Read full article: Thinking about autumn already? Here are some places you can get a seasonal drinkEven though it doesnāt feel like fall in Texas quite yet, a fan-favorite fall flavor is slowly returning to stores and coffee shops.
Where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day, International Coffee Day
Read full article: Where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day, International Coffee DayCoffee lovers have a reason to feel perky because National Coffee Day and International Coffee Day are coming up, meaning businesses across the U.S. will offer free or discounted java.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are back today, including new fall menu items
Read full article: Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are back today, including new fall menu itemsGrab your scarf, oversized brimmed hat and a spooky movie, because Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are officially back today!
Starbucks olive oil-infused drinks cause a ābrewā online with many calling it a laxative
Read full article: Starbucks olive oil-infused drinks cause a ābrewā online with many calling it a laxativeCustomers are taking to the internet to share their thoughts on Starbucksā new line of olive oil-infused coffee drinks called Oleato
12 new Dutch Bros. locations to open in SA. Hereās when and where to expect them.
Read full article: 12 new Dutch Bros. locations to open in SA. Hereās when and where to expect them.Adding to the five locations already operating in San Antonio, the brand closed deals on a dozen additional locations that are set to open over the next two years.
How to save money by making barista-inspired drinks at home
Read full article: How to save money by making barista-inspired drinks at homeCurb your spending and recreate that coffeehouse experience all in the comfort of your own kitchen? Consumer Reports reveals which coffee machines deliver espressos, lattes, cappuccinos and drip coffee from the comfort of your own home.
Dunkinā is giving away free coffee on Mondays for San Antonio residents
Read full article: Dunkinā is giving away free coffee on Mondays for San Antonio residentsThe holidays are almost here and many people are still hustling to finish all their gift shopping. But while youāre out buying gifts for someone else, one coffee shop is delivering a special gift just for you.
Why your first cup of coffee might not be helping as much as youād like
Read full article: Why your first cup of coffee might not be helping as much as youād likeIf youāre a coffee lover, you probably already know there are some pretty great health benefits, but weāre guessing your main reason for drinking it might be that fantastic caffeine high you get that helps you make it through the day.
Spurs unveil limited-edition āCoffee Gangā collection with shirts, novelty items for fans
Read full article: Spurs unveil limited-edition āCoffee Gangā collection with shirts, novelty items for fansSAN ANTONIO ā Fans can now be a part of the famed Spurs āCoffee Gangā started by longtime guard Patty Mills. The Spurs unveiled a limited-edition apparel collection in celebration of the teamās coffee connoisseurs. The collection launches Thursday at the Spurs Fan Shop inside the AT&T Center and online at SpursFanShop.com at 7:30 p.m.Full Screen 1 / 13 (Images of Spurs "Coffee Gang" Apparel Collection courtesy of Spurs.) Mills started the āCoffee Gangā along with former Spurs players Manu Ginobili, Boris Diaw and Tiago Splitter. Any remaining pieces after the launch will be sold at the Spurs Fan Shop location at La Cantera beginning Friday at 11 a.m.
3 faux latte recipes for kids who wish they could drink coffee like grown-ups
Read full article: 3 faux latte recipes for kids who wish they could drink coffee like grown-upsSāmores ālatteā - Warm milk of choice (or chocolate milk for an iced drink), powdered hot cocoa mix (Rashawn suggests Hersheyās), chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, graham crackers, whipped cream and marshmallows. Mix the hot cocoa mix with the milk or skip that step and use cold chocolate milk. White chocolate rainbow/unicorn ālatteā - Warm milk of choice, white chocolate hot chocolate mix, food coloring, whipped cream, caramels and rainbow sprinkles. Caramel mocha ācappuccinoā - Warm milk of choice, powdered hot cocoa mix, caramel syrup, whipped cream and caramels. Mix the hot cocoa mix with the warm milk.
Need a pick-me-up? You can get free Dunkinā coffee every Monday in February
Read full article: Need a pick-me-up? You can get free Dunkinā coffee every Monday in FebruaryFILE - This Jan. 22, 2018, file photo shows a Dunkin' Donuts logo on a shop in Mount Lebanon, Pa. The Massachusetts-based coffee and donuts empire is teaming with Post Consumer Brands to release two new breakfast cereals based on two of its most popular coffee drinks: Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)Calling all Dunkinā Donuts Perks rewards members ā you can get a free medium coffee with any purchase, every Monday in February. According to the companyās announcement, customers can start each week with their go-to Dunkinā brew, such as Original Blend or Dunkinā Decaf, and even discover new classics like Dunkinā Midnight. Joanna Bonder, director of loyalty marketing and strategy at Dunkinā, said the company looks forward to giving rewards members an extra pep in their step this February.
Support local: Mom opens coffee airstream during pandemic
Read full article: Support local: Mom opens coffee airstream during pandemicSAN ANTONIO ā Sydni Abed is a mom of two who loves and needs her coffee, so opening a new business for others who share her passion, seemed fitting, despite a pandemic. āI had both kids home and it was just something that I always loved,ā Abed said. The airstream trailer is located at the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center, off I-10 and Huebner Rd. āWe take orders and then bring them to your car and we have an outdoor seating area,ā Abed said. Here are some of the customer favorites:ā¢ Vanilla Spice Latteā¢ Toffee Nut Latteā¢ Lavender Matcha Latte (hot or iced)They also serve up a āTurkishā coffee that only requires a few ounces to give you a java jolt to last for hours!
Got a case of the Mondays? Pabst Blue Ribbon rolls out āhard coffee, cold brewā at select retailers
Read full article: Got a case of the Mondays? Pabst Blue Ribbon rolls out āhard coffee, cold brewā at select retailersPabst Blue Ribbon has something for everyone, but these new alcoholic beverages may just take the cake. āļø(š¹: @edgarallanskywalker) pic.twitter.com/eEnHELBp7N ā Pabst Blue Ribbon (@PabstBlueRibbon) September 17, 2019It's #NationalCoffeeDay so it only made sense to let you guys know. Pabst Cold Brew is out in the world. (And maybe coming to your state real soon)PS - It's dairy-free š pic.twitter.com/QPA7H3iqfO ā Pabst Blue Ribbon (@PabstBlueRibbon) September 29, 2020So, is it a coffee? Weāll let you decide, but here is what the company said:āThis is the original Pabst Blue Ribbon Hard Iced Coffee with a dash of milk.
Why experts say drinking coffee from paper cups can lead to serious health conditions
Read full article: Why experts say drinking coffee from paper cups can lead to serious health conditionsBut according to a new study on studyfinds.org, researchers say drinking coffee or other hot beverages from paper cups is dangerous to our bodies. Experts say in the 15 minutes it takes for coffee or tea to be consumed, the microplastic layer in a paper cup degrades. Researchers further experimented with several paper cups using different high temperatures. Researchers say disposable paper cups do not decompose in a landfill and cannot be recycled. Instead of using paper cups to enjoy your drinks, experts suggest using insulated or traditional coffee mugs.
You can grab free coffee at Corner Bakery every day through 2020
Read full article: You can grab free coffee at Corner Bakery every day through 2020SAN ANTONIO ā Calling all coffee lovers! If youāre looking to save a few bucks and indulge in a free cup of coffee, Corner Bakeryās got you covered for the rest of 2020. Corner Bakery is offering all customers a free coffee of any size from Nov. 16 through Dec. 31. There are no purchases or app downloads required for customers to redeem the free coffee, the restaurant says. RELATED: Starbucks holiday drinks are back with free red cups on Friday
New Southtown coffee spot to help asylum seekers
Read full article: New Southtown coffee spot to help asylum seekersSAN ANTONIO ā Diversity is brewing in San Antonioās newest coffee spot in Southtown. The bakery and coffee trailer is run by the pastor of the church, Katie Best-Richmond, who said its to help families in San Antonio seeking asylum. The coffee shop is run by volunteers and asylum seekers themselves. CafĆ© Cotidiano in Southtown hopes to help families seeking asylum through coffee. āWhatever money we need to live and be active members of the community, thatās also what (asylum seekers) need,ā Best-Richmond said.
Your first cup of coffee might not be helping as much as you think. Hereās why.
Read full article: Your first cup of coffee might not be helping as much as you think. Hereās why.Hereās what you may not know: There are prime times during your day to drink coffee to get the best effects, and those times aren't necessarily first thing in the morning. If youāre drinking coffee during that timeframe, youāre drinking it at a time when youāre already naturally at your maximum level of alertness. Drinking coffee during your natural cortisol peak can cause you to develop a tolerance to caffeine. āIn other words, the same cup of morning coffee will become less effective,ā Miller said. Even if coffee is the first thing you want to taste in the morning, if youāre using it for a pick-me-up, it might behoove you to try waiting a little while.
Recipe: DIY PSL (pumpkin spice latte)
Read full article: Recipe: DIY PSL (pumpkin spice latte)SAN ANTONIO Cant get enough pumpkin spice? You can make your own pumpkin spice latte at home - and its super easy! DIY PSL (pumpkin spice latte)Serves at least 2Ingredients:1 cup dairy-free milk1 cup brewed coffee cup coconut cream (sub with vanilla dairy free creamer, if preferred) cup maple syrup (dont use if your creamer is already sweetened) cup pumpkin puree, *not pumpkin pie filling1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spiceDash sea saltDairy-free whipped cream, optionalPumpkin caramel sauce, optionalDirections:Place all ingredients in a pot over medium low heat and whisk well. Top with whipped cream and pumpkin caramel. Source: Veggies Dont BiteRelated recipes:- Pumpkin streusel coffee cake- Pumpkin pecan trifle
Dunkinā Donuts is offering free coffee and donuts on select days in August
Read full article: Dunkinā Donuts is offering free coffee and donuts on select days in AugustSAN ANTONIO ā Hereās something to be excited about in August - free coffee and doughnuts. Members of the Dunkinā Donuts rewards program can start their week with free caffeine and end it on a sweet note with a free doughnut. For a limited time, Dunkinā Donuts is offering members a free medium hot or iced coffee with the purchase of a food item on Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Free doughnut Fridays will include a free classic donut on Aug. 7, 14 and 21 with the purchase of any beverage. To participate in the free coffee and free doughnut rewards, Dunkinā Donuts perks members can pay with an enrolled DD Card, scan their loyalty ID at checkout or order ahead with the Dunkinā App, according to a press release from Dunkinā Donuts officials.
Patty Mills love of coffee fuels Spurs bond, fundraiser to help domestic violence victims
Read full article: Patty Mills love of coffee fuels Spurs bond, fundraiser to help domestic violence victimsOne of San Antonios most well-known coffee connoisseurs and advocates for locally owned coffee shops is Spurs guard Patty Mills. Mills started the famed Spurs Coffee Gang as a way to bond with teammates on the road or at home. With the help of eight local coffee shops, Mills organized the Give Mama Coffee Campaign on Mothers Day. The campaign also helped bring business to San Antonio coffee shops hurt by the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/nRDNxxISRR San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 14, 2020Mills Give Mama Coffee Campaign raised nearly $104,000 for the shelter.
How did coffee become so trendy in San Antonio? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How did coffee become so trendy in San Antonio? KSAT ExplainsCoffee used to be just a morning beverage or the drink people needed to start your day. Now it seems coffee is ingrained in our daily lives. In this weekās episode of KSAT Explains, we take a deep dive into the coffee culture in San Antonio.
3 cold drinks you have to try this summer
Read full article: 3 cold drinks you have to try this summerSAN ANTONIO Popular Southtown java spot, Shotgun House Coffee Roasters, is rolling out a new summer sip after re-opening a few weeks ago. The Bloody Topo is Shotguns take on a michelada (sans alcohol) but it tastes just as amazing and serves as the perfect refresher as south Texas approaches those dreaded summer temps. (KSAT 12)Worcestershire sauce, freshly-squeezed lemon juice and chamoy are just a few ingredients included in their house-made michelada mix thats served with Topo Chico. Its gonna wake you right up, one of our most popular drinks weve had since day 1. Shotgun has 2 locations:Their Southtown shop is located at 1010 S. Flores St.Their west side shop, where they roast their signature coffee is on 1333 Buena Vista St.
As seen on SA Live - Thursday, June 25, 2020
Read full article: As seen on SA Live - Thursday, June 25, 2020Let us know on the SA Live Facebook and Twitter pages. You can grab healthy shakes that dont taste healthy at 1103 Nutrition in Cibolo. This time around, were checking out Shotgun Coffee House Roasters for summer coffee creations and a refreshing cocktail - no alcohol included. SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.
Coffee drinkers are seeking out subscriptions and higher-end beans amid the pandemic
Read full article: Coffee drinkers are seeking out subscriptions and higher-end beans amid the pandemicIncreased at-home coffee consumption has translated into a relative boom for some smaller-scale coffee roasters. Consumers have taken their specialty coffee shop habits home with them by buying pricier beans and trading up to fancier Folgers. They've also been signing up in droves for coffee subscription services that send bags of artisan beans to their doorsteps. It's one part brute logistics stay-at-home orders squashed excursions and another part psychological, said Matthew Berk, chief executive officer of subscription coffee company Bean Box. From March 15 to May 16, premium bag sales increased 33% and super-premium sales jumped 81% from the same period last year.
2 new local businesses in one space | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: 2 new local businesses in one space | SA Live | KSAT 122 new local businesses in one space | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: June 20, 2020, 9:57 amHot new place opens up by the University of Texas San Antonio. The Study Space is a fun new place to hang. They have a full coffee bar, restaurant and full bar. Don't forget about Dario's Bakery that just opened up inside. Chef Dario serves up a delicious key lime pie for summer.
Starbucks offers free coffee to front-line COVID-19 responders through May 3
Read full article: Starbucks offers free coffee to front-line COVID-19 responders through May 3SAN ANTONIO ā Starbucks is helping in the fight against the coronavirus by giving first responders a free coffee daily through May 3. The coffee retailer shared details on the companyās website saying front-line responders -- like police officers, firefighters, paramedics and health care workers -- āwill receive a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge.āStarbucks CEO Kevin Johnson also announced Sunday that all retail employees will continue to receive pay for āthe next 30 days whether or not their store is closed, or they are otherwise unable, or even uncomfortable, coming to work,ā citing the companyās belief that āno partner should be asked to choose between work and their health.āAdditionally, the Starbucks Foundation is donating $500,000 to Direct Relief and Operation Gratitude support first responders. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019. The disease first appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, but spread around the world in early 2020, causing the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic in March. MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE FROM KSAT:
Starbucks giving away free drinks at pop-up parties starting Friday
Read full article: Starbucks giving away free drinks at pop-up parties starting FridaySAN ANTONIO ā Starbucks is still in the gift-giving spirit: starting Friday, Pop-Up Parties at select locations will offer free drinks. More than 1,000 Pop-Up Parties are set to take place from 1-2 p.m. local time at select stores from now until Dec. 31, according to the coffee giant. Store locations will change daily, so check starbuckspopup.com first to see if a store in your city is offering the freebie. Coffee lovers can get a free tall handcrafted espresso beverages, hot or iced, during that time. You could win Starbucks for life in annual holiday contestYes, that even includes holiday favorites like peppermint mochas, iced toasted white chocolate mochas, lattes, macchiatos and more.