For centuries, tea has literally been steeped into our culture. It is, as you may already know, one of the top most commonly consumed beverages worldwide, and for good reason. Over the years, research has shown the various health benefits...
In the past, we have shared a little bit about different types of coffee art, from colorful foam designs to unique mugs to DIY coffee carts and more. We do believe that coffee is a work of art in and...
Tea is a soothing beverage that has been consumed for centuries, since its discovery in ancient China. Over the years, tea’s popularity has spread to all corners of the world, and it has actually become an important aspect of many...
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Our most recent exploration of global coffee took us to one of the iconic islands of Indonesia, and today we’re traveling east from there, across the Indian Ocean towards the central African nation of Burundi. Burundi is a producer of...
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A hot cup of coffee is satisfying all year round, but we’re now experiencing a hotter than average summer. In the sizzling sun, an icy cold cup of lemonade or iced tea seems like a much more refreshing and rejuvenating...
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...
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve just learned some of the terms used by coffee professionals to accurately describe gourmet coffee. Today, we’re going to talk about the work of certain coffee professionals—cuppers. If you’re scratching you’re head in...
In previous posts, we have explored the ancient art of the Japanese tea ceremony. But, today we’ll focus on the tea itself. Tea is probably the most consumed beverage in Japan, and has been an important part of Japanese food...
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...
