One of the most intriguing aspects of coffee is that each brew and each bean has its own story, a detailed account of its origin and background, which results in the rich and flavorful tastes we know and love today. For coffee enthusiasts, ...
Green Beret Turned Coffee Connoisseur Aims To Break Guinness World Record for Fastest Cup of Coffee
We may all dream about breaking a Guinness World Record, but for most, we’ll have to live vicariously through the few who are fortunate enough to hold such a remarkable title. That is unless you happen to be a member of the Black Rifle Coffee Club ...
Take a Seat Fellas — The Future of Coffee Is Female
The coffee industry is by far one of the oldest trades in the United States, dating as far back as the 1700s when Americans revolted against King George III’s infamous tea tax by switching to what is properly known today as a good ol’ cup of joe. Our ...
How Coffee Was Discovered: Legends and Lore
For so many of us, coffee is the single most necessary elixir to jump-start our day. These magic beans manifest us into functional human beings, for without it, well, let’s just say the zombies in The Walking Dead seem mild compared with those ...
Coffee Cocktails Are All the Rage, but Is Mixing Alcohol and Caffeine Actually Safe?
We've been enjoying the most wonderful time of the year — festive holiday feasts filled with glazed hams, our favorite creamy side dishes, and to top it off, a decadent dessert. And we’ve become accustomed to enjoying our after-dinner celebration ...
Is There Really Such a Thing as 100% American Coffee?
When you ask someone what their favorite coffee is, most will reply with their favorite style. Some prefer lattes, some cold brew, and for the ones with a sweet tooth, perhaps a Frappuccino is their go-to pick. What most people cannot typically ...
A Brief History of Coffee in the United States
Coffee. It’s the first thing on our mind as soon as we hear the sound of our alarm clock each morning. For some, it’s a treat; for others a necessity. Although the origins of how and when coffee was initially discovered are rather mysterious and ...
What Type of Coffee Does Your Favorite Horror Movie Villain Drink?
It’s nearly impossible to navigate Netflix or Hulu this time of year and not stumble upon a plethora of horror movie classics. Whether you prefer the old-school likes of Alfred Hitchcock or more modern works by Wes Craven, the Halloween season has ...
Where Did the Pumpkin Spice Latte Come From?
Hard to believe it, but it’s officially October. For the many coffee drinkers lining up at local cafes, baristas everywhere know this time of year to be none other than the season of the pumpkin spice latte. The pumpkin craze, however, extends ...
5 Top-Rated Coffee Podcasts That Will Increase Your Brew Knowledge
Podcasting has become one of the most popular forms of content, with approximately 104 million American listeners monthly. Genres range from news and politics to comedy and celebrity interviews to horror and true crime — and everything in between. ...
What Is Coffee Beer, and Why Does It Taste So Damn Good?
It’s hard to remember a time when beer only came in two options — light or dark — unless you happen to be drinking at McSorley’s Old Ale House, New York City’s oldest bar, where to this day they proudly serve only two types of beer. This acclaimed ...
The Coffee Old Fashioned — Your Next Favorite Cocktail
When it comes to the ultimate cocktail, it's hard to beat an old fashioned. Though uncertainty clouds its origin, the popular drink dates back to the 19th century, first appearing in an 1880 issue of the Chicago Tribune. An old fashioned was touted ...
Geisha Coffee Beans: The Most Sought-After Coffee in the World
Of the many varieties of coffee, Geisha stands alone. With its aromatic and smooth floral and fruity flavors, most coffee connoisseurs agree that when it comes to fine indulgences, Geisha is among the best. When dealing with wine, the better ...
How Microdosing Caffeine Can Help You Sleep Better
Caffeine is a go-to energizer — a safe and effective method for those who struggle with motivation, especially in the early morning. Caffeine, whether indulged through coffee, tea, or soda, provides that needed jolt of energy to begin the day, ...
Drinking Coffee Improves Your Mental Focus
Facing a global pandemic has its obvious share of obstacles as most of us are transitioning from a typical office or school environment to working and educating ourselves from home. Needless to say, it’s rather difficult to finish a project while ...
Who Killed Michael Francke?
Michael Francke led an impressive career, devoting his life’s work to cleaning up the United States’ judicial system. The 1980 Santa Fe prison riot was one of the most extreme events in the history of American prisons, leaving 33 inmates dead, 12 ...
A Brief History of Instant Coffee
Let’s face it – for Americans, the world often can’t move fast enough. Between fast food, ATM machines, and microwaves — just to name a few modern conveniences — the American culture continually aims to bridge the gap between long wait times and ...
The Strange Case of Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter
The night of Nov. 15, 2017, was cold and brisk on the streets of West Baltimore. Two detectives canvassed the 900 block of Bennett Place near Fremont Avenue, investigating a triple homicide that took place a few years prior. What appeared to be a ...
Move Over PSL: Cold Brew Coffee Pumpkin Martinis Are the Ultimate Fall Drink
October ushers in the season of leaves changing colors, Fantasy Football league rivalries, and coffee drinkers lining up at their favorite coffee shops for the ultimate fall beverage: the pumpkin spice latte. Sure, pumpkin spice might be a great ...
The Rare and Intensive Process of Black Honey Coffee
Our favorite part of the morning has a very intricate creation process. It takes time, patience, and sometimes a village to produce our favorite caffeinated beverage. Coffee can be processed in many different fashions: washed, natural dry, or ...
How to Make the Perfect Espresso
Making the perfect cup of espresso is like composing a work of art. The bean is your paint brush; brewing is your canvas. Creating the perfect cup of espresso is a process, much like creating a masterpiece. It takes time, precision, and a ...