Coffee percolates through Iraq’s cultural history
Coffee is more than a beverage. It links Iraqis to their ancient hospitality and serves as an entry to small talk when visiting a tribal sheik, as an excuse to sit and argue, as a comfort in times of death. Abdullah Saadi fingers the fine brown leather belt with holsters for thimble-sized coffee cups and a dagger. He is a keeper of customs, Baghdad’s professional server of coffee.
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Peet’s Coffee & Tea Unveils New Light Freddos
Peet’s Coffee & Tea , the premier specialty coffee and tea company in the U.S., today introduced its new Light Freddo line of blended iced coffee beverages. Available at all Peet’s retail locations, the new Light Freddos have up to 50% fewer calories than their regular Freddo counterparts.
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Hot Coffee’ takes on justice system
Stop her if you’ve heard this one: A woman is buying coffee at the McDonald’s drive-through. While steering with one hand and sipping with the other, she drops her drink on her lap. The coffee burns; she sues McDonald’s and walks away a millionaire. And so begins the age of the frivolous lawsuit.
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July 8, 2011
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