Ordering a Cappuccino is the way many people go when they’re starting out their coffee journey, or if they’ve been on it for a while. It’s a safe go-to, that will always do what you need it to. The original Cappuccino was the 'Kapuziner’, which originated in Vienna. The Kapuziner was made with coffee, cream, sugar, and spices. Italians took this and put their own spin on … [Read more...] about The History of: Cappuccino
The History of: Americano Coffee
When I hear Americano, the first two thoughts I have are, this drink was created by Italinas to poke fun at Americans, or it’s a drink created in the United States and became popular in Italy. Technically, neither of these are correct. The Americano, or Caffè Americano, simply translates to “American Coffee.” During World War 2, American soldiers stationed in Italy wanted … [Read more...] about The History of: Americano Coffee
The History of: Instant Coffee
Instant coffee is a staple in many people's lives. Whenever you need a quick pick me up without having to go through the struggle of making an entire cup of coffee from scratch, instant coffee is there and ready. The earliest version of instant coffee was invented in the 18th century in Britain. It was called a “coffee compound” and was patented by the British government. In … [Read more...] about The History of: Instant Coffee
This History of: Mocha Coffee
Coffee and chocolate are a mix that will never fail to be amazing. Mocha coffee, also known as caffè mocha, is a drink made up of espresso, hot milk, chocolate syrup, or cocoa powder, and sweetener. The origins of Mocha coffee actually go back to Yemen. the city of Al Moka, or Mocha, is a coastal city along the Red Sea and a major port for trading coffee during the 15th through … [Read more...] about This History of: Mocha Coffee
The History of: Red Eye Coffee
When it’s late and you have things that need to get done, caffeine is usually the way many people go to stay awake. A Red Eye Coffee is drip coffee that has a shot of espresso poured over it. It's an extremely caffeinated drink, typically with 159 milligrams of caffeine in it, because of the strength from the drip coffee mixed in with the strength of the espresso shot. There’s … [Read more...] about The History of: Red Eye Coffee