When coffee first arrived in the Americas, it didn’t just bring a new beverage—it brought transformation. From Caribbean plantations to the bustling cafés of New York and Buenos Aires, coffee reshaped economies, cultures, and societies across the Western Hemisphere. In this article, we’ll trace coffee’s journey across the Atlantic, explore how it fueled colonial economies, …
Month: June 2025
If you love fresh coffee, your grinder is likely your most important tool. Whether it’s a sleek electric burr grinder or a hand-cranked manual model, it’s the first step in turning beans into a delicious brew. But like any piece of gear, your coffee grinder requires regular maintenance to keep it performing at its best. …
If you’ve ever browsed a bag of specialty coffee and noticed a number like “87.5” or “90+” printed on the label, you’ve come across a coffee cup score — a quality grading system that helps define how exceptional (or average) a coffee is. But what does this score actually mean? Who decides it? And how …
Coffee may be the peaceful companion to your morning routine today, but centuries ago, it was seen as something far more radical. In the courts of kings and sultans, coffee wasn’t just a beverage—it was a threat. Across the Islamic world and Christian Europe, rulers once feared coffee because of its association with intellect, rebellion, …