Courtside Coffee: Coffee Corner

Spring Ready Iced Coffee Recipes You'll Love

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:57:49 GMT

spring-ready iced coffee

Although I live in Central Florida, I recently endured two blizzards while staying in Brooklyn for six weeks. When temperatures rose from -5 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it felt like spring, even to me, a fourth-generation Floridian.

Hottest Coffee Trends for 2026 and Beyond

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:26:36 GMT

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Coffee prices are up, but that hasn’t hampered innovation in the industry. As with fashion, music, and home decor, coffee culture can be trendy.

So what are the latest coffee culture trends? Premium ready‑to‑drink cold coffees, protein‑fortified “functional” lattes, and AI‑assisted home espresso machines are set to de…

Madison Keys Loves Melbourne's Coffee Culture

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:19:07 GMT

Make Your Mug Merry: How Edible Drink Toppers Turn Holiday Coffee into a Festive Celebration

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:43:35 GMT

Personalized mug huggers from Williams Sonoma | Photo: Williams Sonoma

These days, it’s easy to whip up holiday coffee drinks. Grocery stores stock flavored syrups, creams, and cocoa powders. However, festive sips aren’t just about what’s in your mug—mug buddies, huggers, drink toppers, and edible stirrers add a whimsical touch that instantly transforms …

Halloween Candy Inspired Coffee Recipes

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:46 GMT

Coffee: The Secret to Healthy Aging?

Lisbeth Pacheco — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:12:53 GMT

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For many of us, a morning cup of Ethos isn’t just a ritual—it feels essential to start the day. Now, science is giving us yet another reason to savor it! A study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting just two months ago suggests that moderate coffee drinking in midlife may be linked with …

Manual Coffee Brewing Guide: How to Build A Slow Bar at Home

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:35:52 GMT

An at-home coffee slow bar with manual brewing equipment

A New Ritual for the Ritualist

I love a good espresso drink. That’s why I order a mocha when I’m at a coffee shop. I’ll make one at home probably once a week. But I brew my daily caffeine fix from my slow bar, a manual coffee-brewing station.

Forget those rushed, bleary-eyed mornings hunched over a d…

Summer Vacation Tips for Brewing Coffee on the Go

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:38:18 GMT

Photo by Kevin Schmid on Unsplash

This article comes to Courtside Coffee courtesy of Ethos Coffee Roasters.

As we journey to new destinations this summer, we’re reminded that coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a ritual rooted in freshness, intentionality, and connection. For those like us who seek out exceptional coffee, travel often presents a dil…

French-Inspired Coffee Drinks to Enjoy During the 2025 French Open

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:39:31 GMT

Bonjour, Courtside Coffee coffee lovers! As we watch week two of the French Open, I thought it would be fun to post some French-inspired coffee drinks and breakfast recipes. If you’re up early anyway, you might as well make the morning magnifique.

If you’ve been a regular Courtside Coffee, Coffee Corner reader, you know my philosophy toward recipes: easy…

Craft Coffee: Drinkable Art

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:24:47 GMT

The Tampa Bay Coffee and Arts Festival celebrates local coffee culture, artists, and community. I attended the event over the weekend, and while I strolled past beautiful jewelry, pottery, woodwork, drawings, paintings, and textiles, the most captivating artwork came in a cup.

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

The coffee festival showcases a variety of…

Trump Tariffs to send Coffee Prices Soaring Making Now the Best Time to Brew at Home

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:59:43 GMT

My coffee station looks like I’m breaking bad, but it’s how I brew.

Coffee prices have been rising, and with President Trump’s tariffs, prices are about to soar. The Financial Times reported that American coffee drinkers are in for a double shot of pain.

The US doesn’t produce coffee, so these widespread tariffs will raise the price of coffee imported f…

Trash to Treasure: Converting Old Computer and TV Stands Into Coffee Stations

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:40 GMT

A couple of issues ago, in Courtside Coffee Coffee Corner, I included a video on decorating your coffee bar for Halloween. I figured that if you like coffee, you deserve a coffee bar.

Over the years, I’ve written about coffee bars for several publications. My favorite interview was with Nancy Macon, longtime owner of Just Repurposed consignment furniture…

Madison Keys' Espresso Game Leads to Courtside Coffee Corner Section

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:35:14 GMT

Madison Keys's espresso-making game is as fierce as her forehand. The 2025 Australian Open champion is serious about her coffee, and like most people immersed in coffee culture, She continues to improve her coffee-brewing skills.

While checking out her latest espresso-making video on Instagram, I was inspired to create a Coffee Corner section on this sub…

Should You Drink Coffee Before a Tennis Match?

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:53 GMT

Coffee has caffeine, a known stimulant that can give you a boost. Coffee can also cause dehydration. So, is it okay to drink coffee before a tennis match?

I drink coffee before early morning matches for two reasons: I can’t function without a first cup of coffee, which helps me focus.

A 2019 study cited by the National Institutes of Health suggests caffei…