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Java, Cup of Joe, Daily Grind, Jitter Juice

by Jon on September 14th, 2007

 What ever you call it, coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. 

Coffee Sign

It originated from the highlands of Ethiopia in the 9th century, and has grown to a per capita consumption of just over 2 lbs. for each man, woman and child in the world (about 14 billion pounds per year). Whether you brew your own or order a double shot espresso with skim, coffee has become as individual as a person’s ipod playlist. 

  Coffee with a HeartEspresso

At the Starbucks Coffee Festival in suburban Reston, Virginia, you can take a global coffee tour and sample 27 different coffees and blends paired with pastries.

There’ll be live music in the Pavilion as well as a cooking demonstration by the winner of the 2007 James Beard Foundation Award for Best International Cookbook, Chef Marcus Samuellson, author of “The Soul of a New Cuisine”.

Starbucks Coffee Festival
Reston Town Center - Market Street and Pavilion
11900 Market Street
Reston, VA 20190 (map it)

Dates and Times - Saturday, Sept. 15th,  11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tickets - Admission is free. 

Parking - Free parking is available in the Center’s garages and lots.

  

Images - Flickr
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POSTED IN: Events, Food & Beverage, Freebies - Free or No Cost, Great Activities for a Date, Great Places to Unwind

4 opinions for Java, Cup of Joe, Daily Grind, Jitter Juice

  • Matt
    Sep 14, 2007 at 1:53 pm

    Haha, that first pic is exactly how I feel in the morning. I find it incredible how some people have their coffee preferences down to a science. Me? Give me a regular cup of coffee or mocha, and I’m a happy camper.

  • Jon
    Sep 15, 2007 at 8:07 am

    So true Matt. For some people, their cup of coffee has a longer list if ingredients than the space shuttle.

  • Ledasha Jones
    Nov 17, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    Coffee is good but crack keep you up longer.

  • Jon
    Nov 18, 2008 at 12:43 am

    So they say, but no one went to jail for dealing coffee.

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