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Your local coffee house might charge you an arm and a leg for your morning fix, but you can get a caffeine-free dose of coffee-lovin' gratis at any one of the blogs featured in this week's LifeSpy. Just make sure you have your favorite blend on-hand before reading.

Brewed Coffee: Java Queen, a self-professed addict, has the answers to all of your coffee questions. Don't believe us? Yes, grinding your own beans each morning is really worth it if you're going DIY style, and no, Starbucks isn't the best coffee chain -- Dunkin' Donuts beat it in a double-blind taste test. We hate to say we told you so, but ...

Coffee & Conservation: Little-known fact: Your daily caffeine fix could be harming bird populations that live near coffee-bean plantations. Plus, many coffee farmers aren't even paid a living wage. July Craves, resident bird ecologist and java lover, helps you find a cup of coffee with a conscience.

Coffee Sage: Ever wish you could have Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte year-round? Thanks to Coffee Sage, the expert on everything espresso, you can. Not only is Coffee Sage a pro when it comes to imitating your regular Bux order, but she also reviews the best brews and even has a glossary of coffee terms. (We're good with "bitter" and "aftertaste," but "chicory"?)

Tell us: Are you an espresso extraordinaire? Did we miss any coffee culinaries? Share your thoughts in the comments.