For all of you Plum Market shoppers, we have great news! Sweetwaters coffee which has been sold at the Ann Arbor Plum, is now also available at the West Bloomfield and Bloomfield locations! Enjoy Sweetwaters’ finest in the comfort of your own home!

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Sweetwaters has branched out into your local Busch’s Fresh Food Markets. Our coffee is now available at both Ann Arbor locations of Busch’s . Whether you’re on the north side or south side of Ann Arbor, picking up Sweetwaters’ Coffee is even more convenient!

Click here for both locations of Busch’s Stores.

For a listing of more restaurants and grocers carrying Sweetwaters’ Coffee, please click here.

Good News east side Ann Arborites! Hiller’s Market in Arborland Shopping Center is now carrying Sweetwaters Coffee! Be sure to stop in and pick up a bag of your favorite Sweetwaters’ blend!

For a listing of more restaurants and grocers carrying Sweetwaters’ Coffee, please click here.

Thank you Current readers for voting Sweetwaters’ Teas Best Tea for 2009! Our teas have been one of Sweetwaters’ secret luxuries kept under wraps by many. Now that the secret has been unveiled, everyone can enjoy our wonderful selection of teas from the beautifully sweet Imperial Black to the aromatic and flowery Dragon Pearl Jasmine. Of course, we cannot forget our queen of teas, Sweetwaters’ handcrafted Ginger Lemon Tea.

We’re thrilled to receive this honor and we will continue to procure and serve the finest teas for your enjoyment.

Coffee has often been either vilified or lauded.  Since many of us cannot go without our daily brew we decided to focus on the positive.

Here are some studies that you can feel good about:

A Japanese study finds that smelling coffee may have an effect  on the body that is similar to drinking it.  The research, conducted on sleep-deprived rats, indicates that the aroma of coffee restored levels of mRNA for genes important to brain function to near-normal levels.  Although the study has not been conducted on humans, many of the genes in question do have human equivalents, so there could be similar perks in human bodies.

Findings published in the European Society for Human Reproduction & Embryology in Barcelona indicate that consuming large amounts of coffee (4 cups a day) can lower a woman’s chances of getting pregnant by 25%.

A strong cup of coffee has a greater effect on men than women, according to a study from the University of Barcelona.  When 668 subjects consumed coffee, men and women became more alert 10 minutes after finishing their drink, but the effect on men was more exaggerated.

Coffee consumption linked to lowered risk of dementia. Researchers from Sweden and Denmark tracked coffee consumption in 1,409 middle aged women and men for an average of 20 years, finding those who drank 3-5 cups daily were 65% less likely to develop dementia than those who consumed 2 cups or less.

A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology indicates that caffeine helps kill human cells that have been damaged by UV light, one of the leading causes of skin cancer.  Several other studies have found that people who regularly drink coffee or tea have lower instance of non-melanoma skin cancers.

A cup of coffee before exercise may give you a healthy boost; a University of Illinois study finds that the practice can result in less muscle soreness.

So, drink or smell a cup of coffee and you will lower your risks of getting pregnant, getting skin cancer, going crazy, and you’ll be able to run a mile without feeling sore – what a miracle!   Take these stories with a grain of salt… or a grind of coffee.

Ginger Ale Without the Can

GINGER ALE is an age-old remedy for sick children and grown-ups alike. Now, homemade ginger ale is appearing on drink menus across the country under happier circumstances.

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Founders Lisa and Wei recently visited Kauai and toured the coffee plantation where our featured coffee is grown and harvested. They experienced first hand the warm sunny weather, volcanic soil, and ocean breezes that combine to produce a bean that is less acidic and broader in taste.

They learned that the wonderful consistency of Kauai coffee’s is due to all the beans being grown on a single estate. To keep the estate pristine and productive for future generations the plantation uses many environmentally friendly processes to reduce its impact on the estate and this beautiful island;  water used for processing the beans is filtered and reused for irrigation, 100% renewable energy is used via the city’s hydro electricity plant, water and fertilizer is applied directly to the roots making them the largest drip irrigation coffee estate in the world!

We are featuring Kauai coffee during the months of March and April. Try a cup and taste why we love this tropical and well balanced coffee.

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Now available at Sweetwaters Downtown and Plymouth Green. Coming soon to Kerrytown!

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