Coffee milk: R.I. state drink is steeped in Industrial Revolution history

Update: 2025-09-04

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We went on a field trip to the factory responsible for host Edward Fitzpatrick’s favorite drink in elementary school: coffee milk. Autocrat coffee syrup is still made at a facility in Lincoln, R.I. What started with mill workers has become a state staple. We wanted to find out what goes into getting it right - the color, the caramelized sweetness - every time. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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Coffee milk: R.I. state drink is steeped in Industrial Revolution history

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Coffee milk: R.I. state drink is steeped in Industrial Revolution history

Coffee milk: R.I. state drink is steeped in Industrial Revolution history