Image via Wikipedia The History of Coffee Author: Alison Benjamin Few drinks nowadays can claim such widespread popularity as coffee. Probably the most effective source of caffeine short of the new energy drinks currently being marketed, coffee is certainly popular in many different locations, from the home to the office, from small coffeehouses to swanky [...]

Preferred by discerning coffee drinkers for its smooth, full-bodied flavor, Kona coffee is cultivated on the Big Island of Hawaii in the famous Kona Coffee Belt. While many imitators sell “Kona blends,” these blends contain only 10 percent pure Kona beans.

While everyone recognizes the logo and knows of a local franchise, few people know where Starbucks Coffee got its name. The largest coffeehouse company in the world, Starbucks was named after the first mate in the book Moby Dick.

Can you think of a better time to enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee than during breakfast or after having a mouth watering desert after dinner? I’m guessing you’re having a pretty tough time trying to think of better opportunities for doing so.

Image via Wikipedia Most espresso machines on the market offer a great number of features and deliver delicious tasting espresso. They also have one problem…most espresso machines operate manually. Enter the automatic espresso machine. Automatic espresso machines will grind the coffee beans, put the grounds in the hopper, then fill the reservoir with water, heat [...]

Image via Wikipedia Chinese Tea Lore The Chinese tea lore is several hundred years and even thousands of years earlier than that of Japan. It can be said that the Chinese tea lore places an emphasis on spirit and makes light of form. It also has different representations at different historical stages. Teas are also [...]