Steep It Loose — IN THE NEWS

by Lorena Romo "Every coffee and tea lover knows that there is a lot involved when it comes to creating the perfect cup. Factors like water temperature, brewing method, freshness, etc., make your coffee or tea taste different every time. If you enjoy a delicious cup of either, it’s always good to know how to brew them in the best way possible to get the most out of every cup, every time.If you consider yourself a tea or coffee fan, you know that this daily tradition is an essential part of your routine. Read on to learn great tips from some...

by Bizwest Staff at the Daily Camera "Five Boulder County food and beverage companies have been selected as grant recipients in a program to help them transition to lower-waste packaging, the county announced in a news release.The program, which is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will give out $40,000 to the five businesses." ... The Tea Spot "The Louisville tea company received $10,000 for sustainable stand-up tea pouches. “The teams have unique challenges, sustainability goals, and products,” Deandra Croissant, Boulder County Sustainability Specialist, said in a prepared statement. “This makes for a diverse pilot that will help us gain...

by Christian Herrmann Boulder County, CO —Five local food and beverage businesses have been selected to participate in the Boulder County Food & Beverage Pollution-Reduced Packaging Pilot: Future Fit Foods, Hävenly, Pastificio Boulder, Quinn Snacks, and The Tea Spot. Boulder County invited food and beverage manufacturers to apply to participate in an EPA-supported pilot program assisting the transition to pollution-reduced and sustainable packaging formats. To be eligible for the pilot program, businesses had to be food or beverage manufacturers with headquarters or a business location within Boulder County. Boulder County received 30 eligible applications with a total request of $358,000 for...

by Mili Godio "White elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges are some of the most popular traditions among friends, co-workers and family during the holiday season. They can also be relatively low-pressure gift events compared to the rest of your holiday shopping list, whether you’re shopping for a generic one-size-fits-all gift for your white elephant exchange or you’re looking for a specific person for Secret Santa. To help you determine the best white elephant and Secret Santa gifts, we perused Select shopping guides with an eye toward reader favorites and picked highly rated gifts that are worth considering right now." The...