Shirley's Cafe

What that plate under your coffee cup is actually for

The plate underneath your coffee cup is typically used to carry the coffee, but it didn't use to be that way.

Is the K-Cup coffee fad over?

Keurig Green Mountain's awful sales could be a sign that demand for coffee pods may be waning. Another maker of single serve coffee cups reported poor results as well.

This Is Why Your Cup Of Coffee Could Make You Fat

A dietician has explains why a simple cup of coffee could be adding to your belly fat.

The Proper Way to Hold a Coffee Cup

Believe it or not, there's a real etiquette to it.

The Easiest Way to a Better Cup of Coffee

If you’re trying to improve your coffee brewing it’s not hard to get overwhelmed quickly. There are lots of methods—French press, pour-over, sip...

Why House cafeteria workers are paid better than Senate cafeteria workers

Why do we put saucers under tea and coffee cups?

Why do we use saucers with cups and why do they call it a saucer anyway?

Cupping 101: How We Ensure Quality and Consistency in Every Cup

Coffee cuppers are professional coffee tasters who inspect and sample coffee at every stage of production to ensure quality and consistency.

Coffee for Overachievers: A Comprehensive Guide to Better Brew

How the ancient beverage is evolving with the Internet Age.

What Name Should A Barista Write On Your Coffee Cup?

Because it sure as hell shouldn't be your actual name.

Drink Your Tea: Types, Health Benefits, and How to Brew a Perfect Cup

Broaden your tea horizons with this introduction to tea fundamentals, including the health benefits of the different types of teas.

3 Steps to Brewing a Better Cup of Coffee

Changes in roasts, brewing gear and brewing techniques have made things interesting in the morning.

The Definitive Guide to Tea vs. Coffee

Almost a billion people drink coffee or tea every day. For generations, these two beverages have been the centerpiece for societies and cultures and continued to be used by many for their health benefits. In fact, chances are you are indulging in one of these two drinks RIGHT NOW as you’re reading this article! But...Read More

Time for a cup of Raspberry tea?

It's good to see the uses people find for a Raspberry Pi, and here's an example: an automated tea-dunker designed to deliver a perfect cuppa.

Can you really brew decent coffee in a tea bag?

Wildland Coffee is branding itself as the easiest way to enjoy a cup of joe while camping or traveling. But is it really any better than instant?

The Pros and Cons of Coffee and Tea

Coffee and tea both have health benefits. Learn about what makes them healthy and what you may need to watch out for when sipping your next cup of either beverage.

How to make Tea

Everyone makes tea differently – but if you popped round to our place for a visit, this is how we’d make you a brew.

What’s the trick to brewing a perfect cup of tea?

I am a tea jenny, an old Scottish phrase that means I am a tea addict and very fussy about how my tea is made. (Growing up in Scotland, you drank either tea or whisky, and I was too young for the whi…

Is a cup of tea good for you?

A look at the health benefits of a cup of tea, and which type is the best.