Alex Scofield

Alex Scofield is a freelance writer who lives in Cape Cod, Mass. He is a longtime writer and former editor and technical writer for INeedCoffee. He was Editor and Sports Editor of the Potomac Almanac newspaper covering Potomac, Md. from 2002 through 2007. Although Alex no longer drinks coffee until 3 a.m. as he did in college, he starts each day with two giant servings of drip-pot coffee in his New England Patriots mug with the old-school logo. Alex's website is www.alexscofield.com.

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Bean-Counting: Night Shift

Well into my 30s, I’ve regained a tolerance for late-night caffeine.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Bean-Counting: Winter Approaching

Winter’s mission of visiting every North American Starbucks once seemed impossible — now he’s less than 20 cafes away.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

‘Toon for ‘10: A Coffee Calendar

Coffee is a popular calendar theme; MAS and I are both fond of Mike Rohde’s 2010 Sketchtoon Coffee Calendar.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Spike My Syllabus

If I read one book about coffee, what should it be, and why?

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

A Coffee Nation? Why?

We’re stumped — Why is the U.S. more of a coffee country than a tea country?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Bean-Counting: Black Friday Brews

If coffee cravings are tempting you to join the Black Friday shopping stampede, be sure to read the fine print.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Caffeinated Coffee a Coma Counterbalance?

Is post-feasting caffeine necessary to counteract the sleep-inducing effects of turkey?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Thankful for Quality Coffee Options … Sometimes

I’m thankful that I have a quality coffee connection next-door to my grad classes … sometimes.

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Bean-Counting: Johnny Mercer

In Johnny Mercer’s centennial birthday celebration, it was one of his covers, “The Java Jive,” that caught my attention.

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton: Coffee Co-Achievers?

Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton might meet for coffee and conversation. Who would win?

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