It’s time to break out the fireworks, fire up the grills, and line up for the parade! What’s the occasion? In the United States, we’re getting revved up for Fourth of July celebrations! On this day, we’ll commemorate the adoption...
In Italy, coffee is deeply ingrained in the culture. The variety is unlike anything you will see in the United States—espresso prepared in dozens of different ways, macchiatos, and of course, cappuccinos, just to name a few. While these names...
This Sunday, June 19th is a very special national holiday in the United States—Father’s Day! You want to show your father and/or grandfather how much you care about them with a thoughtful, meaningful gift. When you’re a kid, it seems...
As promised, we’ve packed our bags and trekked forward on our coffee tour of the world. We’ve just traversed the Middle East, and now we’ll go southeast to the world’s largest Island country—Indonesia. Indonesia, located between the Indian Ocean and...
In previous posts, we have explored how coffee is prepared differently and in unique ways all across the world, and we’re continuing our adventure today. Rather than discuss the coffee traditions of a particular nation, we’ll examine that of a...
If you are an athlete, then you may be one of many who enjoy a little caffeine boost in the morning, or to pump you up during training or competitions. But recently, caffeine has come under scrutiny, and has become...
You probably generally take your coffee the same way every day, and it may have become such a key part of your daily routine, that you really don’t give it a second thought. Yet, the type of coffee that you...
Ever wonder what really gives different coffees different characteristics, from appearance to flavor to aroma? Well, there isn’t a magic formula, but it all starts with the plant itself, namely, the specific conditions in which the coffee plant is grown....
If you talk to coffee aficionados, they will most likely have very strong opinions about the best way to take a cup of coffee. Some prefer it black without any added ingredients, while others like it with some cream and...
