From Italy to Your Coffee Mug: What is a Macchiato?

From Italy to Your Coffee Mug: What is a Macchiato?

 A Macchiato is a coffee beverage that originated in Italy in the 1980s. This was a solution for baristas looking to distinguish between plain espresso and espresso with a small amount of milk. Macchiato directly translated means “stained” or “marked”. The macchiato...
Sip by Sip: The History of Tea and Modern Trends

Sip by Sip: The History of Tea and Modern Trends

INTRODUCTION  Tea is a modest leaf-extracted drink entrenched in history and culture, travelling across time and continents. You can journey through centuries of history as you sip your favourite beverage. Whether in beautiful ceramic cups or on-the-go tumblers....
Cappuccino – A Famous Brew with a Rich History

Cappuccino – A Famous Brew with a Rich History

Cappuccino is a popular drink at coffee shops around the world. A cup of cappuccino has the perfect combination of espresso, heated milk, and foam. This beverage is all about structure and evenly dividing all components into thirds. A well-made cappuccino should be...
A Journey through the Wild World of Coffee

A Journey through the Wild World of Coffee

In the ancient coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau, where coffee, as we know it today, got its start. Legend has it that a goat herder by the name of Kaldi stumbled upon some magical beans that would change the world forever. Kaldi discovered coffee after he...
Here’s How Coffee Can Help Fight Depression

Here’s How Coffee Can Help Fight Depression

A good cup of Café Au Lait every morning, can help bring together the energy and calmness you need to fight to power through your day and overcome those grey cloudy days. A large fraction of our population depends on a good, tasty, aroma filled coffee to...
Coffee In Numbers

Coffee In Numbers

If you can’t imagine your life without coffee, you probably would argue that coffee beans should be among the most important commodities in the world. While coffee might be the most important commodity for many people in the world – being one of the most...