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How about a little Hugh Jackman with your morning muffin?

Michelle Locke The Associated Press via The Globe and Mail March 08, 2012   Hugh Jackman attends the afterparty for the Toronto  premiere of Real Steel. Photo: JJ Thompson Courtesy of The Globe and Mail You know you like your cup of joe in the morning. But are you ready for a cup of Hugh? We are, of course, talking about actor Hugh Jackman, who recently launched a coffee and tea company that raises money for charity. Philanthropy is the driving force behind his invsolvement in the coffee world. In a telephone interview, Mr. Jackman talked about being inspired by the late Paul Newman and his company, Newman's Own, which has donated millions to charity. But it's not the only reason. The other factor? Taste. “Hey, I'm a coffee snob,” says Mr. Jackman, who could drink coffee “all day, because I just love it,” but limits himself to one or two cups. “If I'm buying it, I want a great cup of coffee. If you can have a great cup of coffee a...