6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1119+ words) Mickey Du was wandering through San Francisco's Hayes Valley during a college break when he noticed some commotion in a dead-end alley. Curious, he moved closer, finding himself in front of a rolled up garage door with a barista inside…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (785+ words) Green coffee beans are just unroasted coffee beans, and they offer many of the same benefits as a good cup of coffee. Some green coffee bean supplements add extra ingredients for even more benefits. They also come in a variety…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (721+ words) As New Year's resolutions go, one of the top has to be to swallow more green stuff. Filling the plate with veggies is one option, but what if it's possible to consume greens as a smooth, unctuous sip of sweet-umami…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (168+ words) Cycling-themed cafe opens in Sand Hill Road hotel'The Mercury News A stylish new cycling-themed coffee shop is now open at the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park. Bici Coffee began its soft opening Jan. 5, and is serving up coffee…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (754+ words) An ancient fermented tea drink that's fizzy, funky, a little sweet and and a little bit sour is continuing to spread its way through the Bay Area. We're talking about kombucha, which is brewed locally by a number of producers,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (341+ words) Life in Concord is about to get sweeter. This Saturday, bakers with a background in Michelin Guide restaurants will open their new shop in Concord, The French Spot. The bakery is having its grand opening from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 6 at 785 Oak…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (368+ words) While the Bay Area may be blessed with comparatively temperate weather year-round, there are still some days when the temperature drops, the sky turns gray or the rain clouds descend, bringing the winter blues with them. That's when it's time…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (266+ words) Los Gatos community members raised over $18,000 in three days on GoFundMe to help rebuild a beloved coffee shop after a car crashed into it on Thanksgiving. Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company has been a hub for live music and the…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (98+ words) Here are four versions that I'm particularly fond of: Geijer Spirits' California Spiced Liqueur, 40 proof, $38 Bucked Up Churro Whiskey, 72proof, $30.99 Sonoma Coast Spirits' Sweet Ginger Vodka, 80 proof, $34 For more information or to purchase, go to sonomacoastspirits.com. Corbin Cash Sweet Potato…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (715+ words) If you and members of your household drink plenty of coffee and tea on a daily basis, it's a good idea to buy a coffee mug tree. Coffee mug trees are a charming way to display your favorite mugs. Rather…...