Scandinavia is consistently voted one of the happiest places to live on earth. Could the tradition of taking fika each day add to that happiness? Let’s take an in-depth look at Swedish fika. Fika is a social institution in Swedish culture. Fika is the interruption of an activity in order to have coffee and cake…
Are you planning a trip to Turkey and want to know more about traditional Turkish coffee? Or perhaps you’ve just come back and want to prepare yourself a cup at home. We’ve got it all covered in our guide to Turkish coffee here. Turkish coffee is a coffee-brewing method. The process begins by mixing finely…
Cupping coffee is the best way to compare and contrast different coffees to develop your palate and to learn more about the intricacies of the humble coffee bean. It’s also a great way to involve your friends and family who doubt that coffee can be such an amazing experience. Equipment for cupping coffee 2 –…
A lot of people insist that instant coffee isn’t real coffee, but I’m afraid to say that it is. Despite what you might think of it, almost 50 percent of the world’s coffee is turned into instant, so I thought I’d let you in on how instant coffee is made. Instant coffee is made by freeze-drying…
Have you noticed cascara on offer at your local coffee shop and you’re intrigued as to what it is? Or perhaps you’ve heard mention of it from coffee aficionados, but you can’t seem to find it on sale anywhere? We’re going to delve into this little known drink that’s quickly making a name for itself…