The pumpkin spice latte’s explosive popularity leads people to think it was the first popular seasonal coffee drink. However, it was crafted deliberately after another seasonal beverage’s success. After development, testing and release, this second seasonal beverage became so popular that negative reactions against it are ubiquitous. But is any of this negativity toward the […]
Many factors can push a coffee’s flavor in a different direction. From the soil quality to the amount of rainfall to the altitude, the details matter. Flavor assessments of entire countries don’t always reflect the nuance of the different regions within them. Different countries and regions within countries produce tangents in flavor that separate regions’ […]
There are a host of reasons why people drink coffee regularly, even beyond the taste of great coffee. Improving their mood is one, especially for people who aren’t lively in the morning. In North America today, it seems an increasing number of people experience low moods and depression. However, for some people modest improvements may […]
Honduras is a leading exporter of coffee in Latin America. Its coffee, tea and spice exports were worth more than 1.3 billion in 2021. This volume of exports is impressive considering that Honduras isn’t as developed as some of its neighbors. Mexico and Costa Rica have better roads, which makes trade easier. Agricultural and business […]
There’s nothing quite like coasting on the perfect coffee buzz, especially in the right place. Connect with friends at the coffee shop and can all lay your great ideas or jokes on the table. A boost of energy from caffeine can help you feel positive when diving into a work project. On a road trip […]
According to some experts, we have entered a new era of coffee, a new wave. The current movement values accountability for the coffee’s origin. Variety in flavor and preparation are priorities too. Single-origin coffees are celebrated for their reflection of the conditions the beans experienced while growing. With the focus on trying different coffees from […]
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 […]
