Specialty Coffees
The Dark Side of Flavored Coffee
Oct 2
The first time I experienced flavored coffee was in Honolulu. This was before Starbucks used flavored syrups in their latte concoctions. A really strong cloud of hazelnut aroma wafted from […] ...
Tricolore Cafe Ginza: Retro Coffee in Tokyo
Oct 1
I have to admit that I have been a coffee lover since childhood. My favorite drink helps me to get ready for a challenging day, and I never get tired […] ...
Is Third Wave Coffee a Culinary Revolution or Just Clever Marketing?
Sep 26
Walk into any metropolitan café worth its artisanal salt, and you'll notice the typical signs of "third wave" coffee culture right away: minimalist interior design, a finely calibrated pour-over station, […] ...
Pumpkin Spice Season Is Here, and Your Coffee Would Like a Word
Sep 4
Every year around this time, the cups turn orange, the chalkboards get a seasonal font, and a drink shows up that has almost nothing to do with coffee: pumpkin spice […] ...
You’re Reading Your Coffee Bag in the Wrong Order
Aug 30
Stand in front of a shelf of coffee and watch where your eyes go. Ethiopia. Colombia. Guatemala. Sumatra. The country is usually the biggest word on the bag, and it’s […] ...
5 Central American Coffee Origins You Should Really Get to Know
Jul 16
Why Central America gets underestimatedHonduras — a rising star that quietly rewrote its storyGuatemala — the regional coffees worth seeking outEl Salvador — small country, disarmingly sweet coffeeNicaragua — climbing […] ...
Washed vs. Natural vs. Honey Coffee: What Each Process Actually Tastes Like (and How to Choose)
Jul 9
First, What "Processing" Actually MeansWashed Process: Clean, Bright, and HonestNatural Process: Fruity, Heavy, and a Little WildHoney Process: The Best of Both (and the One Nobody Explains)Where Each Process Comes […] ...
What Your Coffee Bag Isn’t Telling You
Jul 5
The 92-Point Score: What It Actually Tells YouThe Roast Date is the “Freshness Number” "Single-Origin" Means Less Than You ThinkProcessing Method is a Great Flavor IndicatorThe Varietal: Coffee's Missing Grape EquivalentHow […] ...
Coffee in Austria: How to Order Like a Local (14+ Viennese Coffee Types Explained)
May 22
Austria - influencing coffee culture for over 300 yearsAre you a first-time visitor to Austria or a newly arrived resident? Facing the challenge of ordering correctly in a Viennese coffee houseWhat's […] ...
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