Monster Killer Brew

Another Monster Blog? And it’s Monster Coffee, again? Bear (or in this case, brew) with me. I thought it was worth mentioning Monster’s “Killer Brew”, a beverage so…

Revisiting Keurig

Years ago, I wrote a post that was overwhelmingly negative torwards Keurigs. Most Keurig machines tend to be overpriced, especially if they are standalone units that do nothing…

Is SPLENDA safe?

Is SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener safe? Sucralose has been the subject of extensive safety testing with more than 20 years of research and over 110 scientific studies. It is…

It tastes like coffee, but is not coffee: Chicory

While coffee is consumed for its caffeine most of the time, sometimes there are situations where we want coffee but not the caffeine. That’s what decaf is for,…

Gold Emblem: Donut Shop Blend

This coffee brand came across our pantry last month and I wanted to give it a shout out: Gold Emblem Donut Shop Blend, Medium Roast. This blend is…

The Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato: Starbucks Finally Goes Purple

Starbucks has been flirting with color for years—pink drinks, matcha greens, the occasional limited‑edition pastel moment—but now they’ve gone full royal. Enter the Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato, a…

Coffee facts you should definitely know

Here are some Coffee Facts Every Coffee Lover Should Know. It’s one among the common drinks people consume. New Yorkers drink almost 7 times more coffee than other…

S’mores Bailey’s: Dessert in a Bottle or Just Clever Marketing?

Every now and then, a flavored liqueur comes along that makes you pause mid‑scroll and think, “Okay… that actually sounds kind of amazing.” Bailey’s S’mores Irish Cream is…

Bailey’s Irish Creme

I wanted to honor the spirit and holiday of Saint Patrick’s Day this week and what better way to do just that but to invoke the OG of…