by Phil | Sep 18, 2020 | Coffee, Health, Western
Today we dive into the world of conspiracy, chemical romances, and subtle psychology. I have mentioned Starbucks here and there, but it would seem that people believe many outlandish things about the corporation. It’s funny how a mistake or oversight at such a large...
by Phil | Apr 12, 2019 | Coffee, Recipes, Uncategorized, Western
While many may dislike Starbucks’ treatment of coffee and the influence it wields on coffee’s culture as a whole, it’s hard to argue with their success at bringing coffee well into the mainstream. Without the green mermaid, plenty of beverages would otherwise have...
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 5, 2019 | Coffee, Coffee History, Uncategorized, Western
Lately, it seems no matter where you go, you’ll find the “flat white” on cafe menus. I first came across it in 2015 when I was in Australia. By the time returned home to Canada, it was everywhere. Despite Aussie friends trying, their explanations never really cut it,...
by Phil | Apr 3, 2019 | Coffee, Coffee History, Uncategorized, Western
One of my students said he had been practicing baking with chicory the other day, and the topic of coffee came up. The first question I had: What the heck is chicory? Chicory is from the dandelion family. The root is baked or roasted, then ground and added to coffee...