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The life of a coffee bean is a very long journey from seed to cup. We found a neat way from Flight Coffee to see every step, and the next time you enjoy a cup of everyone's favorite beverage, remember all the steps it took to get there! Check them out at www.flightcoffee.co.nz.
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Here at The Meeting Place Cafe, one of our new winter specials is the Golden Latte, featuring one of the healthiest spices in the world! We wanted to learn a little bit more about all the amazing health benefits this one little spice can have and we are excited to share our findings with you!  MIndBodyGreen.com has a great article about the top ten health benefits of turmeric, give it a read, and come down to the cafe to try out our new Golden Latte!
If you were to do any research into the history of coffee, it would not take long for you to find out how important Ethiopia is to the discovery and growth of coffee. While there are many legends telling the story of the discovery of the potent effect of coffee, one thing remains certain: almost all agree that coffee originated in Ethiopia. Ethiopian beans are some of the most sought out beans today. With research that has found how elevation can alter the growth and flavors of coffee, the high mountains and perfect climate lead to Ethiopia producing some of the finest coffee beans in the world. Often described as some of the lightest, fruitiest, and smoothest coffee, especially using manual brewing methods, Ethiopian coffee has become the go-to beans for countless specialty coffee shops around the world.  The economy of Ethiopia is centered around coffee. They export their coffee to over 60 different countries, and over half of their foreign income comes from selling coffee. But also, Ethiopians drink around half of their production of coffee themselves. There is also much more to the story of coffee's birthplace: Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee culture, and many of the social interactions we have today began in Ethiopia. Coffee is a very integral part of everyday life there, from growing, washing, roasting, and finally drinking the coffee. Coffee is such a large part of society, that many of the relational expressions come from the act of drinking coffee. One Ethiopian coffee saying is "Buna dabo naw". This translates to "Coffee is our bread". Another common saying is "Buna Tetu". This is a phrase that literally means "Drink coffee". This applies not only to the act of drinking coffee but also to socializing. Coffee is one of the most influential drinks in the world. From economies, to politics, to social interactions, to even an entire language, The Coffee Society of Ethiopia is a living example of the power of one small fruit. Shiferaw, Alazar. “Ethiopia: Coffee Export Revenue - in the Making.” AllAfrica.com, 2 Mar. 2018, allafrica.com/stories/201707180486.html.
By Mayce FischerI have a pretty standard routine for preparing my cup of coffee each morning: While still drowsy and pyjama-clad, I fill the kettle halfway, set it to boil, and shovel three scoops of ground coffee into the plunger as I wait. The only pause that occurs in this daily choreography comes when I have to pick out a mug. It doesn’t really matter what ends up holding my coffee, so long as it permits me to drink - but there’s something small and delightful about pairing the comfortingly predictable taste of coffee with the visual variety of an intentionally chosen mug. For me, small mugs lend to a feeling of contentment, and patterned mugs prep for artistic endeavors; thick mugs go well with cold mornings, while enamel mugs pair well with the outdoors. And mugs that could double as soup bowls indicate there’s a lot of work to be done! (My personal favorite.) Today I thought it’d be fun to just hunt around for a few mugs to add to your current collection, or to gift to a fellow coffee lover (or tea lover - we don’t discriminate around here.) Never underestimate the power of a well-chosen mug ;) happy sipping! If you’re aiming for earthy + geometric  If you want something textured + uniquely patterned  For something galactic  For some encouragement  If you’re going for a new camping mug  The Coffee Industry is constantly changing. New extraction methods are being designed and tested all over the world. Here in Australia, we are at the center of innovation in manual brewing. Enter the Delter Coffee Press. Designed in Brisbane as an innovative re-imagining of the Aeropress, the Delter Press uses pressurized extraction by separating the coffee and water, unlike the Aeropress. The following article from Daily Coffee News describes the history and science behind this home-grown manual brewing equipment.  The Ten is a list of creative prompts by TMPC for writers, photographers, artists, or any creatives of any type. Use them as inspiration for your next project.  Continuing with our theme of coffee tasting, here is a simple info graph featuring the Espresso Compass. This handy chart is an easy reference when tasting espresso. Try it out the next time you stop by your favorite cafe, or the next time you make your own espresso, to see if you make the best possible espresso.  Coffee: Complex, flavorful, diverse, and enjoyed by millions every day. But, not everyone who enjoys coffee can describe what they are tasting. Coffee cupping and tasting can be intimidating for beginners, but it can grow your knowledge of coffee and its origins, varieties, and flavors.  Blue Bottle Coffee has a simple, yet informative article highlighting five specific areas to help describe the taste of coffee: Sweetness, Body, Acidity, Flavor, and Finish. We hope that this article can help you understand and identify the different flavors for all the coffee you enjoy every day!
The Ten is a creative prompt list written by the staff here at TMPC. The Ten can be used for writers, photographers, artists, blog authors, or really anyone who needs a creative spark for their life.  |
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