Coffee Facts
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9 Things a Barista Knows that Improves the Taste of Your Coffee
What makes a good barista? Well, where should we start? Customer service is a good one. It’s their responsibility to brew and advise customers on the best products that will meet their needs. But, you also have to include skills and knowledge. How you interact with coffee impacts the final flavor. With the right resources,…
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The Different Kinds of Coffee Explained
Coffee is very much a culture. It’s been around for hundreds of years and has been represented differently throughout our culture. The high-level of caffeine meant people no longer required a sip of ale to give them energy at the start of their day. It gained speed in the early 1900s and has entered its…
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15 Facts About Coffee You Didn’t Know
Coffee is very much a part of our lives. And, while we might talk about brewing and roasting techniques, a lot of great information about coffee exists outside of this. For example, did you know Bach composed a piece of music declaring his love for the drink? Or, that coffee is a favorite snack of…
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Coffee Culture From Around the World
Coffee arrived in our country when pilgrims made their way to the “New World.” Along with them came a lot of their cultural traditions that included the brewing and drinking of coffee. As time elapsed and the economy changed, so did the way Americans drank it. What may seem traditional for us, might not be…
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The Evolution of the Modern Day Coffee House
It’s hard to imagine a world where coffee didn’t exist. And, you’re right to think that way. For the most part, coffee has been around for thousands of years. Who discovered the coffee and how it was brewed is largely unknown, but what do know is that the sentiment of the coffee house hasn’t changed…
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WHAT IS “3RD WAVE” COFFEE?
Third wave coffee is a term that is defining the brewing and roasting methods from many of today’s coffee houses. Consumers are taking an interest in the product and taste rather than convenience and experience. They want coffee brewed with craftsmanship that reflects their artisanal taste. There is a lot to be said about the…
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HISTORY OF COFFEE DRINKS
Coffee has been around for ages and, as legend goes, was first discovered through the energetic behavior of goats after eating a certain type of berry. After further experimentation with the berry, coffee began its spread around the world and became one of the most popular beverages on the planet. Since the early stages of coffee, numerous related…
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WHAT IS ESPRESSO?
We’ve all heard of espresso. Many of us even regularly enjoy drinks containing espresso, but few people understand what is truly considered espresso. The term is thrown around loosely and has left the casual coffee consumer with a minimal understanding of what goes into making the popular beverage. There is a multitude of factors that…
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5 HEALTH BENEFITS TO DRINKING COFFEE
If you are a coffee lover, you’ve likely had at least one point in life where you have seriously considered cutting back on your cups-a-day of brewed happiness. While there may be some health benefits in easing off for those particularly heavy coffee drinkers, there are still plenty of reasons to remain unwavering in your…
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THE HISTORY OF COFFEE
Schools For The Wise: The History Of Coffee Known as one of the world’s most profitable export crops, coffee has become an artistic trade that has continued to grow since it originated. Like all great tales, the history of coffee’s origination is still one of mystery. A popular Ethiopian tale, The Legend of Kaldi the…