Japanese Board Game ‘Coffee Roaster’ to Get US Release

For as much as coffee roasting can feel like an isolated activity, nothing says solitude quite like solo board game play — with the possible exception of writing about solo board game play.

United States-based Stronghold Games — a maker of “best of breed” games that immerse players in the specialized subject or theme of each game, according to Board Game Geek — is now taking pre-orders for a new version of the three-year-old Japanese game “Coffee Roaster.”

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The time is ripe to break out pumpkin spice recipes

According to the Starbucks seasonal calendar, fall has officially arrived! Sure, the temps are still toasty outside, but with the annual, much-anticipated addition of the Pumpkin Spice Latte to the coffee shop’s menu, the fall season has begun! For those who crave the flavor of PSL, but aren’t much for coffee drinks (like me), there are a multitude of ways to indulge your autumnal cravings.

Sure, you can purchase a bevy of PSL-flavored foods at the grocery store — everything from cereal to peanut butter to ice cream to gum to doggie treats — but you can also make some delicious recipes. Try making your own PSL drinks, sweet snacks and cookies. Here are just a few of the recipes I’ve added to my file. For more ideas, visit our Fall Y’all board on Pinterest.

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Avensi Coffee-Tasting Glasses will Soon Be Swirling Into the Market

Another translucent flower has bloomed in the small but increasingly fertile new meadow of drinkware designed specifically for tasting high-end coffee.

The trend that started with the Kruve EQ line and then grew with the Espro Tasting Cups is continuing with Avensi, a new line of high-performance coffee-specific glasses by manufacturer Icosa Brewhouse. The company is currently blazing through a Kickstarter campaign with $135,000+ and counting.

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Avensi Coffee-Tasting Glasses will Soon Be Swirling Into the Market

Another translucent flower has bloomed in the small but increasingly fertile new meadow of drinkware designed specifically for tasting high-end coffee.

The trend that started with the Kruve EQ line and then grew with the Espro Tasting Cups is continuing with Avensi, a new line of high-performance coffee-specific glasses by manufacturer Icosa Brewhouse. The company is currently blazing through a Kickstarter campaign with $135,000+ and counting.

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Silly Putty Pumpkin Spice Exists, & Adults Are Going To Be All Over It

Getting on that back to school schedule can be nerve-wracking. You have to wake kids up, feed them, get them dressed, and out the door — and sheesh, all on time too. So it’s no wonder that mornings can feel manic, but they don’t have to. In an ultimate ode to fall, Crayola has invented a new Silly Putty set of fall scents (including pumpkin spice) that smells like everything autumnal, and hopefully will help you reduce your stress level as well.

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What Is Nitro Cold Brew?

Is It Better to Drink Coffee Before or After You Exercise? The Answer Might Surprise You

As many parts of North America and Europe deal with a record-melting heat wave, demand for cold coffee has only been growing. That is especially true for nitro cold brew. As one of the trendiest coffee drinks on the market, nitro cold brew has been a popular choice to cool down in the hot weather.

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How to Make a Perfect Irish Coffee

Irish coffee is a delicacy enjoyed by cappuccino connoisseurs and bourbon-guzzling bon vivants all over the world. Unfortunately, most of us have become apathetic as to what constitutes a real Irish coffee. And it’s no wonder: The quality of Irish coffee in restaurants and bars has been deteriorating for some time now. We’re essentially being served cheap coffee and even cheaper whiskey, topped with over-aerated whipped topping. But there’s an art to Irish coffee.

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