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The coffee bean is thought to have been first established in Ethiopia in the 15th century. By the 16th century, it had made its way to the rest of the Middle East, including South India, Persia, Turkey, and Africa. A short while later, and after the benefits of its use was realised, coffee spread to the Balkans, Italy, and finally, to the rest of Europe and America.
Coffee enthusiasts the world over are perpetually looking for new ways to experience their favourite drink, and after the recent flurry over iced coffee, cold-brewed coffee is now the latest in a long line of trends to make headlines. But what does the term ‘cold brewed coffee’ even mean, who invented it and how can you create your own cold brew coffee at home from fresh coffee beans?
No matter where you live in the world, chances are you visit a coffee shop at least once per week? In a rush to get your caffeine-fix and busy staff keen to serve you and get to the next customer, you may feel silly asking a question. Even the most devoted gourmet coffee drinker could be forgiven for feeling a little confused at some of the barista speak! Let’s look at some of the vital coffee questions you’ve always been too afraid to ask
Much has been written about England's long love affair with tea, and its rich history spanning centuries of British culture engrained in tradition. Yet coffee is often forgotten amid all this talk of tea, despite its impressive presence in Britain for as long as tea has. Speciality coffee shops are now a mainstay of British towns and cities – everything from a giant chain like Starbucks to a small boutique venue serving every kind of exotic coffee imaginable. Coffee is back!
