All things coffee
Have you ever had a preconceived idea of a destination or a country, just to realize the reality was different from your imagination? Peru was one country that shocked us - especially when it came to finding good coffee. Whether we were in the Andean highlands, at the …
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The American coffee drinking habit began during colonization and with the great movement of European immigration. The early settlers of Spanish, French, English, Dutch and German descent came in search of religious freedom and economic opportunities. Along with them came their …
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Today's coffee enthusiasts have so many options when it comes to making a good cup of coffee. From fancy espresso machines to inexpensive plastic coffee drippers, and to the in-betweens - like the iconic Bodum French press coffee makers. …
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Did you know, in 1896 Puerto Rico exported 58,656,826 pounds of coffee? The export value was 13,864,341 pesos. According to Guillermo A. Baralt, author of Buena Vista: Life and Work on a Puerto Rican Hacienda, 1833-1904 over 120,000 acres of land were planted with coffee trees by …
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At the start of the New Year, our team decided it was time to take our business to the next level. One of the ways to do that is by spending more time reading. Reading books that are inspiring and books that might teach us a thing or two about life and business. So, we set a …
Imagine sitting in traffic during a road trip and needing to go to the restroom. Worst yet, not being able to find a single rest stop or gas station. Have you ever had one of those experiences? …
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What does it take to make coffee with a Chemex coffee maker? While visiting Hacienda Pomarossa at the foot of Cerro Punta, Puerto Rico's highest mountain, Sebastian Legner the barista, showed us the exact science and art of Chemex coffee brewing. …
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Start grinding your coffee beans and discover the difference in your home-brewed coffee. Freshly ground coffee is one of the secrets to a great cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop. Did you know that your barista grinds the coffee beans right before serving you? …
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For centuries, tea ruled in Seoul. Not anymore! Coffee has awakened the people in this giant metropolis in South Korea and it looks like there is no turning back. Coffee shops, including Starbucks, are everywhere in Seoul. There are 284 Starbucks cafes in Seoul, making it the …
The color blue promotes calmness, strength, freshness and dependability. Ever wonder why Facebook and Twitter are blue? You can read the reason behind Facebook's blue design in this Fast Company's article: Why is Facebook Blue? In the article, Fast Company listed these qualities …
