A study by American economist Caitlin Knowles Myers finds that females wait 20 seconds longer than men to receive their coffee. The study was conducted in the Boston area and involved 8 shops. Read more…

The study can be downloaded here: http://www.middlebury.edu/services/econ/repec/mdl/ancoec/0711.pdf

“Chicagoans… are among the top consumers of energy drinks and coffee… they are also likely to say caffeine is good for you…”

What other cities are most caffeinated? Read the entire article.

While scavaging for CHEAP finds at the local architecture salvage we came across two old wood beams that followed us home. We’re certain they’re from a very historic and famous building that will double our business value (if ever it should be out for bid) but can’t provide you documentation of such, you’ll have to trust us.

After a nation wide hunt for a steel artist to assist in crafting a unique (and very heavy!) steel sign for the fledgling business we’ve been lucky to be discovered by a local Nashville philanthropic steel artist who is crafting a one of a kind sign for Crema. Come see Mark’s expertly crafted Crema steel sign when it’s finished in January, in the meantime here’s a preview of the ongoing work (it’s so neato that our cheap camera can’t fully capture its neato-ness, come by now and take a look at it in progress – 15 Hermitage Ave.):

See more pictures here.

NBC Today show correspondent, Joy Bauer, clears up 5 coffee myths in this interesting article. Discover if coffee can help your memory, prevent skin cancer, and enhance your workouts.

Check it out: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20187977/