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From Sheep To Starbucks: Coffee History in a Beanshell

Coffee – it’s everywhere. I know that in my town you can’t walk down the high street without going past at least four different outlets for the stuff and I’m not even talking about the cafes and restaurants. Starbucks, Costas, Neros… they spring up overnight when not so long ago the closest you could . . . → Read More: From Sheep To Starbucks: Coffee History in a Beanshell

From Sheep To Starbucks: Coffee History in a Beanshell

Coffee – it’s everywhere. I know that in my town you can’t walk down the high street without going past at least four different outlets for the stuff and I’m not even talking about the cafes and restaurants. Starbucks, Costas, Neros… they spring up overnight when not so long ago the closest you could . . . → Read More: From Sheep To Starbucks: Coffee History in a Beanshell

The Legend of Coffee

One of the most interesting stories in the world is the history of that amazing drink that we call now coffee. OK, coffee is varied and interesting, involving chance occurrences, political intrigue, and the pursuit of wealth and power.

According to one legend (no idea is the legend is real or not), the great . . . → Read More: The Legend of Coffee

Automatic Coffee Makers – One For Every Coffee Drinker!

Coffee makers come in many different shapes, sizes, colours and abilities. There coffee makers that will make good old regular coffee or others which can produce everything from a espresso to a latte at the touch of a button. What ever your preference may be there is an automatic coffee machine out there to . . . → Read More: Automatic Coffee Makers – One For Every Coffee Drinker!

Want to Serve Coffee and Cappuccino without Training Anyone?

While coffee and espresso is a trend that doesn’t seem to die down — especially since Starbucks is still so popular, even though you can find them virtually across the street from each other — barista training is hard. In order to get a staff ready to serve high quality espresso drinks, you have . . . → Read More: Want to Serve Coffee and Cappuccino without Training Anyone?

Finding the Perfect Cup of Coffee

Beans are classified into two botanical types Arabica and Robusta. The coffee used in commercial production, which you usually see in instant coffees are Robusta. Arabica, on the other hand, is the older type of coffee that could give you premium-tasting cups.

Roasting

Although the growing factors of each coffee bean provides their distinctive . . . → Read More: Finding the Perfect Cup of Coffee