Blog- page 12

Were you ever curious to look up how long your coffee travelled just to get to your cup? If you are a heavy drinker, think about it this way: how much coffee do you consume everyday? How many bags or tins of coffee did you buy last year? I'm sure it is not a small number. Now add up every cup of coffee you've ever had, and think about how many beans...

A cup of hot coffee is the perfect choice for cold winter days, but when it's 35 degrees outside, coffee not only doesn't look so appetizing, but it's not even recommended. In any case, there are some coffee-based soft drinks that make any hot day seem more enjoyable. They all come from the Mediterranean area and are relatives of the Greek...

Coffee has a history as rich as its intense taste. If in the past it was considered a food, over time coffee has become a popular and indispensable drink in the ritual of those who prefer to start their day with this aromatic stimulant. The preparation of a coffee must take into account the use of appropriate amounts of ingredients and the observance...

Immersion brewing leads to a never-ending battle with pour-over coffee, over which method is best or which gives the best results. These things depend a lot on what you want your final product to be and, well, what method you enjoy most. We have put together the basic principles for immersion brewing, so you can test it out and decide for yourself. The...

After decades of drought and economic difficulties, the coffee industry in Zimbabwe is recovering. The global coffee brand Nespresso has partnered with the international non-profit organization TechnoServe to help revitalize the industry and support and encourage coffee farmers in the eastern highlands of the country. Part of their Zimbabwe Renaissance...

Madagascar is an island country in the Indian Ocean that is also the world's fourth-largest island country. Plants and animals there have been permitted to evolve in relative isolation since breaking away from the Indian Subcontinent over 88 million years ago: over 90% of their wildlife can't be found anyplace else on the planet. One of the other...

Who doesn't want to drink coffee in the presence of owls? Gone are the days when the word "cafe" simply meant a place to have coffee or tea with friends. Indeed, as chains like Starbucks and The Bean Bean become more present globally, a new breed of themed cafes is taking over the world. Some of these cafes are remarkable for their decor (or, for...

It is well known that coffee has been used as a remedy for the skin and other cosmetic treatments. The consumption of coffee continues to generate controversy when it comes to health. While some claim that it can be harmful, others argue that it has interesting health benefits. In the case that concerns us, we will talk about the uses of coffee as a...