Coffee culture in Japan dates back to the 17th century when Dutch traders introduced coffee for the first time. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that coffee became popular in Japan. Coffee and snacks were served in kissaten, the traditional Japanese local coffee shop. Today, Tokyo is home to a thriving coffee scene with […]
I do not like adding anything to my coffee, turning a serious coffee into a dessert instead. But I make one exception, and that is coffee jelly. Coffee jelly is a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines the rich taste of coffee with the unique texture of jelly. It is a favorite summer treat in
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Honduras is the world’s 6th largest coffee-exporting country and the biggest producer in Central America. However, it was not recognized as a producer of top-quality coffee for a long time. Apart from some insiders, not many people knew about Honduran coffee. But things are changing. A new generation of highly motivated and ambitious farmers is
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Shade-grown coffee is coffee grown under a canopy of trees. A tree canopy provides a natural environment that helps to protect the coffee beans from the sun, strong wind, and frost. Growing coffee in the shade instead of in the sun not only dramatically improves the quality of the coffee but also has beneficial effects
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The Asoarhuaco coffee comes from the northern end of Colombia, where the departments Magdalena and La Guajira face the Caribbean Sea. Santa Marta, the capital of the department Magdalena, is towered by the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which gave its name to the coffee region Sierra Nevada. This is one of the six coffee-producing areas in
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Which is better, arabica or Colombian coffee? Arabica indicates the coffee species, other species are Robusta and Liberica. Colombia is the country where mostly arabica coffee is grown. Since Colombia coffee is arabica coffee, this question does not make any sense. Let me tell you more about the amazing Colombian coffee varieties grown in various
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Manual coffee grinder vs. electric grinder The most critical coffee gear for making an excellent cup of coffee is your coffee home grinder. However, not all coffee grinders are created equal; the type and quality will make a significant difference. When you are brewing high-quality coffee beans, this becomes even more evident. The choice of
Caffeine Headaches And Migraine – Forget About Coffee? You probably have experienced a splitting headache once in a while before. Sometimes, you may have a clear idea of why you got it. At other times the pain seems to have come out of the blue. One of the most apparent causes could be a hangover
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Any respectable store selling coffee will have at least one single origin coffee on offer. Fancy packaging, the promise of a superior product, and a price sticker beating all the generic coffees. If you are new to the coffee gourmet world, you may wonder whether you should indulge in that modest luxury or pass it
Cold-brew vs. iced coffee Summer is around the corner, and it’s time again to enjoy cool and delightful summer drinks. Long Island Ice tea and Piña Colada are great refreshments on a sultry summer afternoon. However, if you still have work to do, you may opt for some caffeine instead of alcohol to boost your
