Hey, fellow coffee aficionados! 🌱☕ Have you ever taken a moment, while sipping your morning brew, to ponder the journey of that coffee bean? Today, let’s embark on a flavorful adventure into the heart of the Brazilian coffee realm. As we dig deeper into Brazil’s coffee landscape, I like to think about it from an …
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“Espresso is the only real coffee!” declared Sergio, a dedicated espresso drinker. This was during my business trip to Turin, Italy. Well, an American friend of mine (who happened to be a drip coffee enthusiast), retorted, “Isn’t espresso just a tiny version of coffee?” Well, you can imagine what happened next. We discussed coffee on …
Our favorite morning beverage choice has become so commonplace that it is difficult to imagine that this beverage has been around for thousands of years. I always wondered where and how it got started. The history of coffee dates back centuries and is rich with legends, cultural significance, and global trade. (1000 B.C – A.D. …
The history of espresso machines is an interesting tale of innovation, engineering, and the quest for the perfect cup of coffee. Here’s an overview of how espresso machines have evolved. Table of Contents 1. Precursors to Espresso Before the invention of espresso machines, various methods were used to brew concentrated coffee, but they were not …
Country Coffee Tradition, Description Italian Espresso Italy is famous for its espresso culture, where people enjoy strong, small servings of espresso coffee. Espresso bars are common throughout the country, and Italians often drink espresso standing at the bar counter. Turkish Coffee In Turkey, finely ground coffee beans are simmered with water and sugar in a …
As an avid science student, I always wondered what exactly is happening when one brews their favorite drink. In this article, let us understand what specifically happens chemically in the overall process of making coffee. I am sure we both will learn something new and enrich our knowledge about coffee. Maybe we can even dazzle …
I am certain you must have wondered many times, what coffee beans do Starbucks use? Or what beans do Folgers use? In this article, we will explore what coffee beans are out there, the differences between various types, and help us understand the correlation between type, taste, price, availability, etc. Let us start from the …
Technology is pervasive. Having spent over two decades in the tech world, I am certain that every industry will be affected by technology one way or the other. However, I was not sure how much will it impact the world of coffee making. Will the future of coffee making be driven by technology? Would AI …
I never thought coffee could be green. When I first heard of green coffee, I thought they might be referring to Green Mountain Coffee, a specialty roasting company. Or maybe the coffee that is grown sustainably with a zero carbon footprint? Well, neither one of those is true. Green coffee is simply unroasted regular coffee …
We all love to recycle things or rather I do not like it when things go to waste. Most of us end up with ‘used’ coffee grounds at home when we brew, and more often than not we are guilty of just throwing it away. In this article, let us explore some of the ways …
