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Coffee and Tea Lowers Risk of Brain Cancer

According to the American Brain Tumor Association, primary brain tumors occur at a rate of 12.8 per 100,000 people.  Although people of any age can develop a brain tumor, the problem seems to be most common in children ages 3 … Continue reading

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Are Organic Coffee Farmers Abandoning Their Crops?

Hey everyone, A few months ago we did a blog post on why you should choose organic farming over conventional.  It mostly looked at health reasons of organic being better, but it did not focus on the farmers.  In this … Continue reading

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How to Reuse Your Coffee Grounds and Tea Leaves

Hey Everyone, Every morning I wakeup with a cup of Black River Roasters coffee and every night I cuddle up with a warm cup of tea.  I never thought to reuse my coffee grounds and/or tea leaves until I found … Continue reading

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Can Caffeine Be Beneficial to Your Exercise Regimen?

Hey Everyone, It is the New Year and with the New Year comes resolutions.  Every January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way.  However, a much smaller percentage of people actually stick with their resolutions. … Continue reading

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Can Coffee Decrease Depression in Women?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 10 U.S. adults report depression. And that statistic does not include the people who do not report it and seek treatment. MedicineNet.com defines depression as “an … Continue reading

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Coffee Beverages for the Holidays

Hey everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying his or her holiday season so far!  I know I cannot believe how quickly it is passing by.  While browsing the internet, I came across some great coffee recipes that all of you … Continue reading

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The Black River Roasters Holiday Workshop

Hey everyone, I cannot believe it is already December, which means it is holiday gift basket making season for me! Black River Roaster’s holiday workshop is open so get your orders in.  Read about each unique gift basket below. Mini … Continue reading

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Coffee Inspired Thanksgiving Dishes

For all you coffee addicts out there, here are some coffee-infused recipes that you should try for Thanksgiving! Tom Douglas’ Coffee Bean Turkey Ingredients 1 fresh whole turkey 6 tablespoons butter (at room temperature) 6 tablespoons butter (melted) Kosher salt … Continue reading

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Fall Coffee Drinks Decoded

Hey everyone, I came across this article on the Huffington Post and wanted to pass it along to all of you.  The article looks at popular fall drinks and their nutrition content.  Let’s look at what we are getting ourselves … Continue reading

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Meet Our New Account P. Blakely

P. Blakely is a floral design studio that just started serving our coffee.  It is located at the Fairmount Crossings, 230 Old Turnpike Road, Tewksbury, NJ  07830 and it is a must to stop by and see the amazing work. … Continue reading

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