Every time we think we have the secret to a good cup of coffee, somebody moves the bar. First we traded our robusta for arabica. Then we started grinding our own beans. Now vendors are forcing the next question: glass or thermal?

Consumers love lattes. Almost half of all drink orders in coffee shops in the U.S. prove that. But, they are expensive. The average latte costs about $2.50. Now, consumers can have their premium latte and keep a good deal of the change for themselves. Sean Ryan, former Nestle executive and the marketing strategist behind Oregon Chai's success, has created a new premium coffee product: Stomping Grounds liquid espresso-to-latte concentrate.

Postmenopausal women who drink as many as three cups of coffee a day have a reduced risk of dying of heart diseases, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Brewing up the perfect cup of coffee is a daily grind for many people, but it's not that tough. The pros at Intelligentsia Coffee take everything from the beans to the brew very seriously. One of their employees is gearing up for a unique competition.

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Expo and the Canadian National Barista Championship will be held September 24th and 25th, 2006 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre.