Humans and coffee have a long history, from Ethiopia, to Mecca, from Popes to local roasting shops. “All great things in this world come from a mistake, it seems. And coffee is no exception. But the history of coffee is one that is full of twists and turns, some political, some down to happenstance, but all of them have contributed …
This playful compilation of 15(ish) things about coffee is factual and fun! “It all started with…dancing goats. Legend has it Ethiopian shepherds first noticed the effects of caffeine when they saw their goats appearing to become frisky and “dance” after eating coffee berries.” Read more at: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/coffee
Coffee Bean Varieties For all of the different flavor profiles and tasting experiences you can have with coffee, there are only three main species of beans produced for commercial use. Arabica, far and away the most common, steals the show. Companies stamp “100% Arabica Beans” across labels worldwide, proudly displaying their use of the strain which has often left to …
You’ve got your coffee, now what? Learn about how to store coffee to make sure it’s at its best when you’re ready to brew. “My coffee storage rules were set in stone. Buy only whole bean, buy only what I needed for a week and grind it just before brewing. Store any extra beans in an air tight container; keep …
Coffee has a vocabulary all its own. Here’s a rundown of various coffee varieties, including Americano, Café au lait, Frappe, and more! “It can sometimes be daunting walking into a coffee house and seeing the long list of coffee varieties and drinks on the menu. What’s the difference between a latte and an Au lait? How does a cappuccino differ …
One of the ways that filmmakers bridge the gap between the world portrayed on screen and their audiences, whose lives don’t have the boring bits taken out, is to anchor extraordinary ideas, characters and events using ordinary things that we can all relate to. We’ve all bought coffee. We’ve all spilled it, made it, enjoyed it and overdone it.
If you’re coffee nerds like us, you’ll enjoy reading a bit about the history of coffee in Colombia, including some information about the environmental issues involved with growing coffee in non-sustainable ways. “Colombian coffee is often regarded as some of the highest quality coffee in the world. Colombia has traditionally grown arabica beans and its unique geography makes it perfectly …
Coffee. It’s an important part of our lives and cultures around the world. Even anthropologists are writing about it. Explore how coffee came to be such an integral part of everyday life in this three-part series. “The idea of the morning person aside, morning commuters seem to fall into one of two categories: the Caffeinated and the Un-caffeinated. And they’re …
This author makes the case for organic Peruvian coffee being the best in the world. Are you convinced? “The popularity of the organic Peruvian coffee has put Peru on the world map. Many people would not have heard much about this tiny country which is located in South America squeezed between Ecuador and Chile without the intervention of their coffee, …
If you’re coffee nerds like us, you’ll enjoy reading a bit about the history of coffee in Peru and the future of Fair Trade cooperatives in the Peruvian coffee industry. “Coffee production came to Peru in the 1700s. After two centuries, the heirloom typica variety still comprises 60 percent of the country’s exports. There are more than 110,000 coffee growers …
