Coffee

Apr 2024 6

Death Unfiltered By Emmeline Duncan: Review/Giveaway/Recipes

2024 Articles, Food Fun, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham
& Emmeline Duncan

I love coffee, and some of my favorite mysteries are set in coffeeshops. Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries was the first series to introduce me to this wonderful combination, and a few years ago I discovered another coffee-related mystery series, the Ground Rules Mysteries by Emmeline Duncan. The Ground Rules Series is also set in one of my favorite places, Portland, Oregon. The fourth book, Death Unfiltered, was released recently.

Feb 2024 19

From Bean to Bedtime: A Journey with Decaf Nespresso Pods

2024 Articles, Community

by staff

In the bustling world of coffee enthusiasts, the spotlight often shines on the wealthy, caffeine-laden brews that kickstart mornings and fuel productivity. However, nestled within this caffeinated landscape lies a gentler yet equally captivating alternative: decaffeinated coffee pods specifically designed for Nespresso machines.

Feb 2024 10

Shade Grown By Heather Day Gilbert: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Tracy Condie

by Tracy Condie

This new Beans & Barks mystery starts with a home and garden tour gone wrong when siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield come upon more than just dead leaves by the hostas in the memorial shade garden. If you are unfamiliar with the Barks & Beans series, that’s okay because Ms. Gilbert does a great job of giving enough backstory to get you into the loop without making you dizzy.

Dec 2023 16

Bulletproof Barista By Cleo Coyle: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2023 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham
& Cleo Coyle

Whenever I pick up one of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, I feel like I’m hanging out in my favorite coffee shop with old friends! I can practically smell the coffee brewing, and my mouth waters thinking about their delicious goodies. I love hanging out with manager Clare Cosi and the Village Blend staff. I can’t believe Bulletproof Barista is the 20th book in this wonderful series that shows no signs of slowing down. Some series start feeling stale by this point, but not this one! It is just as fun and well done as the 19 books before it.

Dec 2023 2

Mi Cafesito Fresno: Brewing Cultural Connections in the Heart of California

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

In the heart of the Central Valley of California, where the warm sun embraces the land and diverse communities flourish, there's a coffee shop that goes beyond serving a great cup of joe. Mi Cafesito Fresno, as the name suggests, is more than just a place to get your caffeine fix. It's a heartwarming testament to the importance of cultural roots, the connection between communities, and the joy of experiencing a locally-owned-and-operated business.

Nov 2023 25

Food & Christmas Mysteries!

2023 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

We have reviews of 2 food related mysteries this week, and one of them is set at Christmas time-Case of the Bleus by Korina Moss and Death by Peppermint Cappuccino by Alex Erickson. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of both books and links to purchase them from Amazon at the end of each review--you may not see those links if you have adblocker.

Jun 2023 3

Flat White Fatality By Emmeline Duncan: Review/Giveaway/Recipe

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

One of my favorite things in a cozy mystery is a coffee-related setting. I also have certain favorite cities that I especially enjoy “visiting” in books. The Ground Rules Mystery series by Emmeline Duncan has both! The main character Sage Caplin, together with her best friend Harley Yamazaki, own a coffee cart and a roastery, with plans to one day have their own brick-and-mortar coffee shop. Their company is called Ground Rules. The books are set in one of my favorite towns Portland, Oregon.

Apr 2023 15

Alchemist Coffee Lab: A New Place For Coffee in the Tower District

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

I really enjoy finding new places to share with our readers, especially coffee shops! During the Rogue Festival in March, I discovered that a new coffee shop had opened up in a familiar location in the Tower District. Alchemist Coffee Lab has taken over the location where Hi-Top coffee used to be, just down the street from Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater on Wishon. After trying their delicious hot mocha, I decided to reach out to learn more and recently chatted with owner Hamzeh Mahmoud.

Feb 2023 25

Pair of St. Patrick’s Day Mysteries

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Cynthia Chow & Sandra Murphy

As we get ready to head into the month of March it seemed a perfect time to share a pair of mysteries set at St. Patrick's Day-Irish Coffee Murder: A collection of three short stories all based on St. Patrick’s Day by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross, and Four Leaf Cleaver: A Country Store Mystery by Maddie Day.

Feb 2023 11

Zolú Café: More Than a New Coffee Company

2023 Articles, Education, Food Fun, Jim Mulligan, Reedley News

by Jim Mulligan

While it is likely that you drink coffee in some form or another, either daily or occasionally, with or without additives, do you know how it came to be such a popular drink around the world? Many Americans might harken back to the memorable coffee promotions of Juan Valdez and his donkey tending coffee plantations in the hills of Columbia, but coffee is not indigenous to the equatorial Americas.