Use of coffee supposedly can be traced back as far as the 9th century to the highlands of Ethiopia. Legend has it that Ethiopian shepherds first noticed that goats “danced” and became more animated after eating wild coffee berries, based on the story of a 9th-century Ethiopian goat herder by the name of Kaldi. However, [...]
It’s become a morning tradition—each and every day we wake up and get the day started with a cup of piping hot coffee. It seems that many of us simply can’t live without the stuff. Those quad shot, venti lattes from Starbucks have become an essential part of our morning routines. So just what is [...]
One of the best ways that travelers get acquainted with the local customs is by stopping into a cafe–any cafe, really–and sitting down for a coffee. It could be early in the morning, right as shops and markets are starting to open. It could be during a slow afternoon stretch where businessmen are having power [...]
Just like anyone looking to develop an expert knowledge of wine needs to learn a little bit about the different types and how they’re made, anyone who wants more than just a Starbucks-level understanding of all the different coffee drinks and processes out there needs to look beyond “tall,” “grande,” and “venti” to discover the [...]
Presso – The Espresso Maker
Many people love drinking the espresso. For about a century now, this drink remained an all time favorite by many people. In order to make espresso, you will need water (approximately 90°) and pressure. You need to make sure that the water is not boiling or else the coffee will become [...]
Delonghi is a name that is known for quality and innovation. Delonghi was founded in 1955 to make heating elements and long been known for its kitchen appliances. Delonghi espresso makers are one of their newest kitchen appliances, following on the heels of coffee makers, percolators and automatic drip coffee makers.
Delonghi is most famously known [...]
Because coffee has a certain bitterness in its most natural form, it could be said that coffee’s an acquired taste. However, with a bit of milk or sugar added, coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. The reasoning behind flavored coffees is the same: Take a product with natural caffeine and [...]
There’s more to drinking coffee than just walking into a shop and asking for a small, medium, or large cup of whatever the house blend is. The amount of time and effort it takes to grow and harvest coffee beans around the world deserves a little more respect from the average consumer, especially since the [...]
Who could have ever guessed that one of the next big things in gourmet movements could be coffee for such a long time? It used to be that coffee was just part of a meal, but now knowing about it is an important part of most foodie repertoires. But more important than if you know [...]
Watching a skilled barista pull an espresso is similar to watching an artist. It takes skills and talent to get the shot just right. When it is and it’s served up piping hot, the results can’t be beat.
Individuals wanting to learn this craft and serve their own espressos at home might be discouraged when they [...]