Until public-transit officials make our dream of commuting to work by rollercoaster a reality, we'll have to settle for the adrenaline rush of traditional pick-me-ups. Percolate perkiness with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of coffee and more at Z's Divine Espresso on East 9th Street or East 23rd Street, in Lawrence.

Z's satisfies caffeine cravings and general rumblings with an abundance of organic drinks and treats at its two locations. Take an aromatic journey through the 12 bulk bins of whole beans roasted on-site each week ($9.99+/lb.), or sidle up to a specialty drink, such as the Rocky Raccoon, a frappé fused with chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel ($4.10 for a big). Non-joe options include a tasty assortment of smoothies (sans high-fructose corn syrup) and tea, in addition to hearty breakfast chomps. Guilt-free sips and sudden urges to commune with nature are all courtesy of Z's Divine Espresso's commitment to sustainable practices, such as recycling used coffee grounds as free fertilizer for local farmers and gardeners.

Reviews

Eight Yelpers give the 9th St. location of Z's Divine Espresso an average of 4.5 stars, and more than 720 Facebookers are fans:

• Fab coffee and tasty mocha/latte drinks that aren't too sweet or too bitter. – Alison M., Yelp, 10/25/10
• Not only do I think Z's coffee is made of the best beans in town, this location is really a great one to plop down your lap top and get to work. – Joi B., Yelp, 3/24/10