Diving into into latte art theory and the components of latte art. Presentation by Lance Hedrick Latte art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring microfoam into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the latte. It can also be created or embellished by simply “drawing” in the top layer of foam. Latte[…]
The goal of the book is to create new value in coffee by strengthening the ties between craft and science. By Michael C. WrightOil Slick Coffee This is really several books in one, covering a wide range of topics in and aspects of the coffee value chain. Each section has been written by different authors/experts,[…]
Here are some studies that show how coffee can improve your life! Coffee – would you be able to live without it? Well, I have to confess that I am thoroughly addicted. Seriously, I think I would marry coffee, if coffee were a person. It is that good. It is life changing. What Happens When[…]
Several countries in the Middle East have generally been considered fertile ground for coffee roasting and retail growth. By Nick Brown New research from Allegra World Coffee Portal suggests that the Middle East branded coffee market boasts more than 9,000 outlets in 2018, while significant future growth is predicted in many of the 12 Middle Eastern countries[…]
Turkish coffee is a style of coffee prepared using very finely ground coffee beans without filtering.[1][2] Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction First appearing in the Ottoman Empire, under the strictest interpretations of the Quran the strong coffee was considered a drug and its consumption was forbidden. Due to the immense popularity of the beverage, the sultan eventually lifted this prohibition.[11][…]
How coffee was made in the tradition of the desert. Video Presentation by Alaa Starves From FAENA aleph: Turkish coffee is already a kind of ambassador of the world’s best coffee, or at least it is for a large number of connoisseurs. Normally, to make a good Turkish coffee it is only necessary to heat[…]
The 19th-century author liked his coffee as strong as possible, and a lot of it! Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Honoré de Balzac[2][3][4][5], born Honoré Balzac;[1] was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. Owing to his keen observation[…]
Sweet treats on a beautiful day! By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Nestled without bravado in a cozy nook at Fondren and Westheimer in Houston is a little piece of heaven in the form of Nazif’s Turkish Grill & Deli. This unassuming eatery is consistently listed in the Top Ten of every single list I was[…]
The tradition of the Ottoman coffeehouses was exported to the other European empires where coffee became a staple. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction The Ottoman coffeehouse, or Ottoman Café was a distinctive part of the culture of the Ottoman Empire. These coffeehouses, started in the mid-sixteenth century, brought together citizens across society for educational, social, and political activity[…]
If you make coffee every day, you have an amazing source of organic matter right at your fingertips. Text and Presentation by Rob Backyard Gardenerr Coffee grounds are a great source of nitrogen. They also provide a decent amount of potassium and calcium, as well as a few other minerals! The nitrogen won’t be immediately[…]
Growing coffee beans with respect for the environment and the workers. By Caleb Brown Social Conscience Overview Coffee is the second-most traded commodity in the world after oil. Just as consumers of energy need to be conscious of the sources of their energy in the face of increasing climate change, consumers of coffee must also[…]
We’re in a new age for coffee and a new age for cocktails. By Rachel Forrest I drank my share of Cosmopolitans back in the day. Vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime, twist of lemon peel– it was the stuff Fern bars were made of back in the ’70s. The ’90s brought us the ladies of[…]
Here are ten places representing the best that Austin has to offer when it comes to both coffee and beer on the menu. By Arianna Auber Two of Austin’s favorite beverages — coffee and beer — are practically essential in this on-the-go town. Coffee gives us the boost we need during the day, while beer helps[…]
“I wonder what it would take to do a whisky-infused coffee?” By Steve Grunwell I recently started roasting my own coffee at home. I decided to use my lunch break yesterday to roast up a fresh batch for the weekend, but as soon as I was done cleaning up the wheels in my head started[…]
From 1670 to 1685, the number of London coffeehouses increased and gained political importance due to their popularity as places of debate. Presentation by Dr. Matthew GreenHistorian Would you go up to a stranger in a coffee shop and ask them for the latest news? Dr. Matthew Green takes us back to the 17th and[…]
Coffee growers in other countries earn very little or the hard labor both they and their children provide. By John SmithAuthor Introduction Mainstream politics in Europe and North America is increasingly divided into two hostile camps: on one side are conservative reactionaries who glorify imperialism and wish to resurrect it, on the other are avowedly[…]
A roaster who sends his beans into space. Only $50 a cup! By Kate KraderFood EditorBloomberg Pricey dishes usually announce themselves. The $35 burger at Db Bistro Moderne has foie gras oozing out of the center. The $1,000 Golden Opulence Sundae at Serendipity 3 is festooned with gold leaf. But at Round K cafe on[…]
Great coffee shouldn’t be dictated by geography. By David Hochman I’ve been known to go the extra mile for a great cup of coffee. This week, I went to the farthest ends of the earth for one. Onboard Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Explorer and with an assist from the folks at Tonx Coffee in Los Angeles, I enjoyed the finest[…]
While the history of cold brew coffee may be traced back as far as the 1600s, only recently has it become an uprising trend. By Raven Kwok, Kenny Lee Wee Ting, Steffen Schwarz, Linda Claassen, and Dirk W. Lachenmeier Abstract Cold brew coffee has emerged as a new trend during the last decade. However, “cold[…]
Its chemical composition, flavor and shelf life, as well as the uses for coffee grounds after brewing. By Dr. Gabriel Keith HarrisAssociate ProfessorFood, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition SciencesNorth Carolina State University Introduction Coffee is a popular beverage around the world. About half of consumers drink coffee brewed from grounds. The other half drink instant coffee. In[…]
For our brain to accurately know what’s happening, the signals it receives from the senses have to be spot on. By Dr. Merlin ThomasProfessor of MedicineMonash University Caffeine is our favourite drug. But if we miss out on our fix, it can be a real headache, in more ways than one. Caffeine is a stimulant.[…]
A study showed effectiveness in fat oxidization. By Daily News Coffee Staff New research suggests that the coffee consumption might be used as a tool to maximize fat-burning during aerobic exercise. Researchers based at the University of Granada in Spain found that the consumption of about 3 milligrams per 1 kilogram of body weight, or “the equivalent[…]
Coffee was introduced to Paris in 1644, and in 1672 by Pasqua Rosée, who opened the first café in Paris on Place Saint-Germain. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Parisian cafés serve as a center of social and culinary life in Paris. They have existed since the 17th century, and serve as the meeting place, neighborhood hub,[…]
The Tres Ríos coffee growing region of Costa Rica produces some of the finest coffee in the world. By Brian LokkerCoffee Crossroads Are you looking for an “easy drinking” medium roast coffee? Café Britt’s Costa Rican Tres Ríos Valdivia blend should definitely be on your radar screen. Tres Ríos combines flavors of plum, allspice, and orange citrus[…]
Integral to funding and opening the shop was the owner’s sobriety. By Olivia RichardsonAudio Storyteller88nine Radio MIlwaukee Early this winter, signs with bright yellow striping resembling the rays of the sun started popping up at the corner of Center Street and Fratney Street in Riverwest. The signs read “you are loved,” “ride bikes,” and “have[…]
The integration of science in the art of brewing coffee. Presentation by Chandler GrafThird-Year Medical StudentTexas Tech University Chandler majored in undergraduate biochemistry and is currently a third-year medical student at Texas Tech University. Fortunately for us, he is also a former barista with Beltway Coffee Co. in Abilene, Texas! Here is his Ted talk[…]
Coffee provides a lens through which to view many of the most important world-historical processes of the last several centuries. Introduction Coffee is a large plant that grows in tropical regions between twenty degrees north and south of the equator. Wild coffee can grow up to twenty feet high. It produces red fruit that resemble[…]
Here are seven great literary cafes from around the globe. By Nicholas Parker Introduction Writers and coffee go together like espresso and steamed milk. Everywhere you look, there’s a writer plugging away on their laptop in a cafe, usually with a steaming cup of joe by their side. Caffeine stimulates the brain and increases productivity—something I know because[…]
Espresso in a Houston namesake of the ancient Greek marketplace. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Nestled comfortably off busy Westheimer in Houston is a cozy nook to sip your coffee and read a book or have a nice conversation with friends and even strangers – Agora coffeehouse of Houston. It’s an interesting name, and[…]
A guy, a horse named Dan, and a cuppa joe. Ed Terry Ed writes on his video description, “My horse Dan is a coffee fanatic. He drinks Arbuckles’ Coffee almost exclusively. This music video is dedicated to my dear friend Steve Dodson. He was a true friend and a real cowboy.” It doesn’t get better[…]