In 1740, the first coffee tree to be introduced by Spanish colonizers thrived at Lipa, Batangas. Find out how the Philippines became a coffee country.
The Philippines: Rich History and Evolving Culture of Coffee
Tag: Coffee Culture
Aftermath of the pandemic on the Irish coffeescape
While the vaccines have been rolled out and about a growing majority of people across the globe being vaccinated, it might be safe to say that the pandemic is towards the end, provided no other vaccine-resistant variant comes along. The first half of 2020 was indeed painful to the hospitality sector worldwide, with the latter half showing promising signs of
Coffee post lockdown: how to change to be successful
How to change to be successful post pandemic in the coffee industry. Find out more
Australian specialty coffee-drinking culture
Find out more about one of the most rapidly advancing coffee-drinking cultures, the coffee scenario in Australia has undergone a dramatic transition over the years.
A brief tour of Turkish coffee culture
While Turkey could be said to be a perfect amalgamation of the East meeting the West, the first coffee shop of a modern-day standard was established in Constantinople, around 1554-55. Quite distinguished, the coffee culture evolved into being something special as it was unprecedented. As a result, the brewing techniques were unique, revolving into a tradition of its own which
The coffee trend in South Africa
South Africa is no different when it comes to the consumption of coffee, not just as the quintessential beverage needed to kickstart your ay but also as a social drug enabling cohesion and recreation. The rainbow nation which is also the land of Savannas, South Africa has a quite imbued history in caffeine production and consumption. Instant coffee remains to
The untapped coffee potential in Myanmar
Some of the most recent trade statistics suggest that Myanmar has nearly 49,000 acres of coffee plantations of which 90 per cent of the produce is Arabica and the rest is Robusta. Although the production levels are quite meager, reaching 8000 tons per year, however, the value of exports has increased significantly over the past few years from US$6 million
The Mexican Coffee-Scape
Having established its presence in the top ten coffee producers in the world year after year, Mexico can be attributed to being one of the largest global coffee producers, heavily focusing on the growth of organic coffee. It is believed that the Spanish got the beans with them in the late 1700s, from Cuba and the Dominican Republic. However, it
Coffee Arabica: The identity of Yemen
The very term “Mocha” originated from the legendary port city of Mokha of Yemen- where coffee was being traded in the 15th century with the Far East and Europe. Yemen prides itself on being the first cultivator of Coffee Arabica in the world. A country that produced the vast majority of the world’s coffee (more than 50,000 tons in the
In a country where whisky is the King, can coffee compete? History and coffee culture in Scotland
Centuries-old legends state a passing monk to have spotted a herd of ‘dancing’ goats which seemed restless after feeding on a berry-like substance. It was then when he decided to create a concoction of sorts, resulting in a caffeinated-drink that went on to change the global dynamics. Medieval ages saw a powerplay in terms of production and consumption of alcohol,