“There is a lot more space to sell many additional items in a kiosk. For example, the owner has the space to expand into selling items like Italian style sandwiches which require a panini grill. If the menu is extended, it is necessary to have an adequate refrigerator case. Often, they are split in half to accommodate dry goods like cookies, muffins, and brownies; and a refrigerated side for bottled water, juices and sandwiches.”

Also: A kiosk can be designed to extend the beverage options beyond brewed coffee. An ice machine would be needed for smoothies and ice beverages. Burgess pointed out that a kiosk can even be designed with enough space to handle the storage and equipment necessary to accommodate a full service operation. They can even include fold out counter wings for additional work space - or for customers to use.

A cart, on the other hand, is more mobile. It is set on wheels and designed to be transported through doorways, buildings and elevators. It can be used during the week in an office building complex, and weekends at the local sports arena. Flexibility is key with carts.

Keep this in mind as you decide which type of service mechanism you place to work out of. You can configure either one through the “builder” tool we provide. It takes just 10 minutes. Give it a try!

The report discourages going overboard with the java, but it points out that researchers observed, “The more their study subjects drank, the less likely they were to develop the disease.”

Since this disease is commonly brought on by an overindulgence in rich foods, perhaps the lesson should be that you should have ample coffee with dessert!

According the the story that originally ran on National Public Radio, “For the last 11 years, Rusinow was the proprietor of a gallery in Healdsburg, Calif., called Options. Now she runs her own coffee stand in Portland.”

The story begins with her facing several challenges. What has happened to her since? If you know, please drop us a line!

… Aroma is number one. Why? Because we imprint the aroma first, not the taste. Aroma is imprinted at a very early age, when you are around 2. Ah, and it means home, mother, feeding you, love and so on. A large majority, 90-something percent of Americans, love the aroma of coffee. Only 47 percent like the taste.

In this lengthy article he talks about his company’s process for understanding why a consumer would spend $2 on a cup of coffee that costs you pennies. Violate his observations at your peril!

Shopping centers can be extremely exacting about how much space you are allowed. Do you have an allotment that you cannot exceed? For a mall kiosk, it will most often be a 20 feet by 10 feet space, or a 10 by 10. With our Cart Customizer, you can build your cart within those bounds. The same goes for our new Kiosk Customizer.

Another question to ask yourself with a mall site is if it is a secured site. If not, you have to make sure that you have a way to secure the site with panels and locks. This isn’t something you want to realize after you have your cart or kiosk built. It could be far more costly to retrofit your solution than to design it right into it from the start!

The amount of reduction is substantial. According to this recap in Future Pundit, the this behavior reduced the risk of heart disease mortality by 53 per cent.

According to a 10 year study of over 600 elderly men, coffee consumption reduces cognitive decline. Studies of another caffeinated product, chocolate, specifically a flavonol-rich cocoa supplied by Mars, Incorporated, found that consumption led to increased blood flow to the brain. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) believes future research of this flavonol-rich cocoa may lead to advancements in the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia.

These findings indicate that caffeine has a positive effect on the circulatory and vascular systems, which can keep the heart healthy and the brain active.

The competition runs January 18 through 20, 2007. The first day is the Midwest Regional Barista Competition (MWRBC) Judges Certification Workshop. The next two days are the actual competition. It promises to be a great time. The hosts are The Roasterie, Inc. The competition will be held at The Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City.

Here is some more information.

It can be inferred that coffee drinkers spend on average of approximately $164.71 per year on coffee.

The NCA reported that 18% of the coffee drinkers in the United States drink gourmet coffee beverages daily — that’s a lot of espresso drinks.

A typical coffee drinker averages 3.1 cups of coffee per day, with men drinking slightly more than women.