Coffee Coverage

New study shows connection between coffee and heart health

A new study offers some comfort to coffee lovers. Researchers say drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly increase a healthy person's chances of experiencing major heart palpitations. Researchers also found coffee drinkers were more physically active -- walking roughly 1,000 more steps.

Tar Heel Traveler: A mix of two cultures brings coffee lovers together at Little Guatemala

Little Guatemala is a popular coffee shop in Morganton and has a mix of two different cultures. It's run by a husband and wife, Erica and Christian Ramazzini. She's American, and he's Guatemalan, and together they roast coffee and make chocolate and tear down barriers.

Free Sheetz coffee or Cup'occino every week through Dec. 31

Sheetz is offering My Sheetz Rewardz members a free self-serve coffee or Cup'occino every week through December 31!

321 Coffee to open new store in Durham, expanding jobs for people with disabilities

The new shop for 321 Coffee is located at 300 Morris St., part of the Durham Innovation District.

WRAL Staff

'It's not a moment, it's a movement': Asheville coffee shop creates Black Wall Street to help Black businesses

Grind AVL opened in 2020 in Asheville.

National Coffee Day 2022 is Thursday, Sept. 29 with freebies and deals

National Coffee Day 2022 is Thursday, September 29 and there are a number of fabulous deals this year including a free coffee and doughnut from Krispy Kreme and multiple free coffee offers with a purchase from other restaurants.

Wrightsville Beach coffee shop serves java with a bite

There's two stories under one roof in Wrightsville Beach at The Workshop, where employees will sell you coffee and shark tooth-based jewelry.

Brew up savings: A look at the best at-home coffee makers

With inflation at a 40-year high, we're all trying to cut down on spending where we can. One habit that might be on the chopping block is trips to the coffee house.

Keely Arthur, WRAL 5 On Your Side Reporter

The best coffee makers to help you save money

A look from Consumer Reports and WRAL 5 On Your Side at some of the most attractive options when it comes to at-home coffee makers.

Panera offering free drinks through Oct. 31 with Unlimited Sip Club sign up

Panera is offering free coffees, teas, fountain beverages and Charged Lemonades through October 31 when you sign up for the new Unlimited Sip Club by Sept. 14!

321 Coffee shop is set to open this weekend in downtown Raleigh

321 Coffee will employ about 15 cashiers and baristas with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its new downtown Raleigh location, according to CEO Lindsay Wrege.

321 Coffee CEO Lindsay Wrege on new downtown Raleigh shop: 'This is really, really special for our crew'

321 Coffee's new location at 615 Hillsborough St. in downtown Raleigh will employ about 15 cashiers and baristas with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to CEO Lindsay Wrege.

'A place for them to learn and grow': New downtown Raleigh coffee shop employs people with disabilities

321 Coffee is set to officially open its third location on Saturday morning at 615 Hillsborough St. in the Bloc[83] development.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Identical twins open Black-owned bubble tea shop in Garner

Identical twin sisters Nyah and Nicole Johnson were 19 when they started their own business.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Regular Joes feeling the pinch of coffee inflation

Many regular joes across the country are feeling the pinch of inflation. Cutting back on coffee is one of the ways to cut back on spending.

New Raleigh restaurants face delays due to supply-chain disruptions, rising costs

Several new restaurants due to open in Raleigh are experiencing delays opening due to due to supply-chain disruptions, rising costs and labor shortages.

Raleigh restaurants face delays due to supply-chain disruptions, rising costs and labor shortages

Several new restaurants are due to open in Raleigh, but owners are facing delays for several reasons, including supply-chain issues, rising costs and labor shortages.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

321 Coffee CEO explains what's prompted delays to open her downtown Raleigh coffee shop

321 Coffee CEO Lindsay Wrege explained how it's taken longer than she expected for her to open her coffee shop at 615 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh.

New Dunkin' opens in Cary on June 22 with free coffee giveaway

The new Dunkin' restaurant in Cary, NC opens on Wednesday, June 22 with modern innovations and a free coffee giveaway!

Dozens wait in line for free coffee at new Dunkin' Donuts in Garner

A brand new Dunkin Donuts opened in Garner early Wednesday morning, and people were waiting in line before the doors opened for a chance to win free coffee.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Panera offering free drinks through July 4 with Unlimited Sip Club sign up!

Panera is offering free coffee, tea, lemonade and fountain drinks through July 4 when you sign up for the new Unlimited Sip Club by May 6th!

Community Coffee launches new Toasted Marshmallow Blend

Just in time for summer, Community Coffee has launched their new Toasted Marshmallow Blend.

Faith and Family: Sola coffee co-owner's legacy remembered

Jeanne was an active and loved member of the Raleigh community whose life completely changed after she was diagnosed with ALS in 2018.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Sola coffee shop co-owner passes away following public battle with ALS

The Raleigh restaurant community is mourning the loss of longtime Sola Coffee co-owner Jeanne Luther.

Sola Coffee co-owner passes away after battle with ALS

The Raleigh restaurant community is mourning the loss of longtime Sola Coffee co-owner Jeanne Luther.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor