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Here’s one daily grind you can look forward to, because nothing smells better than the aroma of freshly ground coffee. Grinding the beans is an important part in making a great cup of coffee, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. The number one rule to remember when it comes to grinding coffee is to make sure that the grind matches the method. Continue reading “How To Grind Coffee” »

Here’s a recent article from the Vancouver Sun in Canada about how high coffee costs are affecting Canadians. Guess it’s a problem not only American coffee lovers have to deal with. According to the article, there was a study performed by the Coffee Association of Canada a while ago revealing coffee to be the most popular adult beverage after tap water. Despite bean prices being five times higher than ten years ago, it looks as though this is having little impact on those who love their coffee. The article goes on to detail the different areas where prices are rising and the typical explanations; China is drinking a lot more coffee, weather is causing supply problems and speculators are driving up the costs. You can read the full article here.

Life isn’t so lucky for Starbucks in Ireland. This article at the Irish Independent reveals that losses of the Irish arm of Starbucks more than doubled as the company continued closing stores. The number of Starbucks outlets in the country fell from 23 to 18 last year. It’s a drop in the bucket, when compare to what the company does on a global basis. However, this just goes to show that business is always challenging no matter what size a company may be. Starbucks certainly can’t take anything for granted. You can read the entire article here.

I believe it was Peter Lynch, manger of Fidelity Funds back in the 1980′s, that encouraged people to invest in what they know. Well, as a coffee lover it may well behoove you to invest your money in coffee. Not just to drink it mind you, but to profit from it as well. Green Mountain Coffee Roaster (GMCR) may be one company worth exploring further. According to this article they are making a move and are up 1.5%. This company and the industry it is part of are in an uptrend so it may be worth catching a ride. You can get more details here at Investors Business Daily.

Here’s one for Bob Marley fans everywhere. It’s an article on Rohan Marley, one of Bob Marley’s sons, who is one of the co-founders of Marley Coffee a coffee company estimated to be worth US$235 million, according to Business Observer. The flagship brand is called Jammin Java and it’s certified organic, coming from their own self-sustainable organic farm. It’s an interesting read that you can peruse over at Jamaica Observer.