It has been a long winter here in Jersey with record amounts of snow. As much as I love the snow I have to admit that I am very excited that the warmer weather is almost here. New Jersey, especially along the Delaware River where we are located, is absolutely breathtaking when covered in pristine fresh snow… but seriously, I’m ready for green grass, blue skies and all the colors of spring flowers. My car’s sunroof has not been used in forever and I long for the ability to leave my heavy winter coat at home and forget it exists until next year.
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“The equipment you use makes no difference. It’s the quality of the coffee beans that matters. Get yourself an inexpensive drip coffee maker at Wal-mart, use the metal filter (paper filters absorb some of the good compounds from the dripping coffee) and get brewing! As long as you are using fresh, quality coffee beans, your brewed coffee will taste fabulous.” – Anonymous

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Valentine’s is almost here and it is time to show that special someone what he or she means to you. A box of chocolate is always a good gift, but not very original… why not give your sweetheart a box of “chocolates” with a gourmet coffee twist?
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Hi there, Meg here, one of the newest employees at Coffee Bean Direct. My first day on the job was October 5, and in the past few months, I have learned so many amazing facts about coffee! Here are a few:
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It may only be November, but the stores are already filled with lights, trees, snowflakes, and other holiday paraphernalia. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, or any other winter holiday, you are probably already planning gifts for your family, friends, and loved ones. If you are on a budget-and who isn’t, in this economy-the holidays take extra special planning.
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