Nordic Coffee Culture to be documented! “Do you drink coffee for the caffeine? Or do you sip coffee for the aroma, taste and experience? Decaf coffee. I’ve been thinking about this lately. Before you roll your eyes and shutter in disgust, hear me out. Whether you drink regular or decaf, one thing we can all agree on is, we all …
Nordic Coffee Culture to be documented! “For coffee lovers, coffee culture runs deep. They are different in some ways but one thing they all have in common is community… And there isn’t much information about the coffee culture in the Nordic regions. Any excuse to learn more about this area, I’m in. And you should too!”
Like the way you brew your coffee? Well, there’s always room for improvement and experimentation! “I admit, I am not one for changing my baseline brewing ratios for each brewing method not because I am lazy, but for the reason that if the coffee tastes good why go and change it? I am starting to see that something can taste …
Did you know you can use coffee as part of a skin care routine? Check out this article that explores uses coffee on skin as a way to reduce inflammation, get rid of under eye circles, and help reduce cellulite. “Coffee is an integral part of the daily routine for a number of people. It has the basic function of …
This coffee maker is both retro and futuristic! “I love this coffee maker designed by Florian Seiffert for Braun in 1972. It has a retro-futuristic charm to it, similar in some ways to the classic Moccamaster or Technivorm.” Read more at: http://frshgrnd.com/2012/04/braun-kf20-aromaster-a-retro-futuristic-coffee-maker-design/
This Steampunk art coffee is fun to look at and also includes some interesting features. Check it out! “Trade shows bring out some wacky ideas for coffee. I almost dismissed this press release, thinking it was vaporware, but it turns out there’s a working prototype and it’s actually quite intriguing. It mechanizes the siphon brewing process, and adds some interesting …
50 beautifully delicious coffee designs – yum! Monkey’s, sail boats, lions and flowers – you can do it all in coffee art. “Coffee or Latte art consists of the pouring of steamed milk into a shot of espresso generating a pattern or design on the surface. The barista becomes a true designer and is able to create beautiful creations with the …
We love infographics – they are a fun way to learn all sorts of things! “This infographic, How Coffee Changed America was sent to my email from Lumin Consulting like a lot of coffee bloggers have already I’m sure, but this is still cool nonetheless. Learn a little history about who the first American coffee trader was, who invented instant coffee, and …
This is a great review of “The Independent Coffee Book – London.” Have a look! “What I like about the London book is that it gives you a local’s introduction to each cafe, providing you with the context and history that gives each shop its character and charm. This is great when you’re just in town for a short time …
Planning a trip to Seoul, Korea? There are many great places to get an excellent cup of coffee in the city. Aaron Frey takes on a tour of the best Korean cafes, complete with beautiful pictures. “I moved from Korea to Sweden back in the summer of 2010, and that unfortunately marked the end of my coverage of Korea’s best cafes …
