by Phil | Sep 30, 2020 | Coffee, Eastern
Dalgona coffee was all the craze during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and reached peak popularity roughly between April-May 2020. It was something of a flash in the pan but is a nice treat for those who enjoy bittersweet beverages. But where did it come from?...
by Phil | Apr 11, 2019 | Coffee, Eastern, Uncategorized, Unique, Western
I got to thinking the other day: my entire blog started with the idea of different ways to treat coffee. A common colleague, but never bedfellow to coffee, is the ever-present. They’re always served side by side, but never together. This got me wondering: do people...
by Phil | Apr 10, 2019 | Beans, Coffee, Coffee History, Eastern, Recipes, Uncategorized
One of my favorite styles of coffee is the not-so-commonly found Vietnamese coffee. Luckily, I stumbled upon one cafe in my town that actually serves it. This got me wondering: why is this beverage so wonderful? I hear it tastes even more unique in Vietnam itself, but...
by Phil | Apr 9, 2019 | Beans, Coffee, Coffee History, Eastern, Uncategorized
I’d like to start by quoting the authors of “Coffee: a Comprehensive Guide to the Bean, The beverage, and the Industry” (2013): “It’s coffee made by assholes for assholes.”Coffee: a Comprehensive Guide to the Bean, The beverage, and the Industry” (2013) I am inclined...