Since coffee only grows in certain climates, people who have realized it’s good to trace the origin of the beans must choose which country’s coffee they’ll buy. Honduras is an overlooked country with an interesting history—including being home to the first capital (1544) of Spanish Central America. Along with its unnoticed history, the many delicious […]

The Rise of Single-Serve Coffee Machines Before single-serve coffee machines like the Keurig boomed in popularity in the 2000s, coffee life was a lot more…communal. Of course, there were small coffee makers and jars of instant. Still, coffee shops were unique locales because they focused on brewing individuals a cup just the way they liked […]

While this post could be named: “Best Things to Do After a Cup of Coffee,” the reality is: the caffeinated don’t always need ideas. Instead, we’d like to propose a cup or two of coffee in places where it can best be used. Not all energy is created equal. When you need “get stuff done” […]

Since coffee is such a common beverage, a popular misconception is that coffee plants are easy to grow. In reality, it’s a picky plant. Before talking specifically about how they grow, it’s important to clear up a few misconceptions about coffee. Our favorite beverage’s home base, the coffee plant, is full of surprises for many […]

Part of the fun of fall, winter and the holidays is enjoying hot drinks and treats. Holiday-inspired coffee can get a party started in cold weather. It can help you catch up with your people faster. Or, practically speaking, get all the gifts wrapped sooner. It’s also great for indoor hobbies in the cooler months, […]

When we think of coffee, sometimes fruit can seem like the direct opposite, taste-wise. Certain coffees can taste like hot chocolate when doctored up. Roasted coffee beans are dark and bitter. Sometimes, brewed coffee has slight citrusy flavors. Although brewed coffee can be bitter and dark or remind us more of hot chocolate, a coffee […]

The tropical forests and volcanoes of Central America make it a fascinating region capable of growing delicious coffee. Central America is the isthmus between North and South America. Sometimes Mexico is included, since its climate, geography and heritage blend together with Guatemala’s. All seven countries grow coffee successfully. Several cultivate astonishing, specialty-grade coffees. Of all […]

Although today coffee and tea are the classic energizing drinks in most of the world, a unique beverage similar to coffee used to be king in a large region of the Americas. Chili peppers spiced up this liquid. Maté, the South American tea, is a great guess, but it’s not spicy. Many people are surprised […]

Smelling delicious coffee wafting toward you may be one of the most promising ways to awake on a regular day. One of many coffee drinkers’ favorite aspects of coffee is taking in the aroma. It may arrive from afar while a pot brews or waft up from a mug in your hand. It’s the world’s […]

In Latin American coffee cultivation, achieving an agricultural environment with ethical labor practices and sustainable farming is still a work in progress. However, the tide can flow away from structures like coffee plantations in Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala. Plantation-style farming dates back centuries. Historically speaking, plantation-style labor practices are exploitative. However, consumers worldwide are […]