Coffee Origins
Debunking Myths about Caffeine, Dehydration, & Roast Level
Today we tackle one of the great debates for coffee lovers. Does caffeine dehydrate your body? This question has been around for as long as scienti...
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Coffee Origins
Yemen vs. Ethiopia | Coffee’s True Origin Debate
There is some debate within the coffee community about the origin of coffee. Ethiopia claims to be the originating country of coffee, but so does Y...
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History of the Coffeehouse Part 4 | The Modern Coffeehouse
The evolution of the modern coffeehouse starts with Alfred Peet’s work in bringing specialty coffee to the public and turning coffee roasting into ...
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Coffee Sourcing
History of the Coffeehouse Part 3 | The Evolution of the American Coffeehouse
When Pilgrims arrived in what would become America, tea was the primary drink. There was so much British influence that coffee wouldn't gain moment...
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Coffee Brewing
History of the Coffeehouse Part 2 | From Turkey to Europe to the U.S.
We know that coffeehouses began in the Ottoman Empire, but how did they spread to Europe and then eventually to the U.S. Let's take a trip around t...
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Coffee Brewing
The Ancient Beginnings of the Coffee House
The first recorded coffeehouse, known as Kiva Han, was in the Turkish city of Constantinople and dated back to the 1470s. Since there is little doc...
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Coffee Brewing
Trending Coffee Taste Test Episode 5 | Shaken Espresso
In all my years as a coffee drinker, shaking coffee never crossed my mind. The coffee evolution of recent years has blown the doors open to trendy ...
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Coffee Reviews
Trending Coffee Taste Test Episode 4 | The Affogato
Coffee desserts are a great way to top off a party or formal gathering. The Affogato is a simple yet sophisticated dessert guaranteed to make your ...
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Coffee Brewing
Trending Coffee Taste Test Episode 3 | Cold Foam Cold Brew
At Sagebrush, we are always looking for ways to offer our great-tasting coffee. It doesn’t have to be hot and black all the time. Just like the dri...
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Coffee Brewing
Trending Coffee Taste Test Episode 2 | Fruit Syrup Lattes
Coffee bars have gone through an evolution. It used to be that you would walk in and find lattes, cappuccinos, and other standard drinks. You had t...
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Coffee Brewing
Trending Coffee Taste Test Episode 1 | Cold Brew Arnold Palmer & Espresso Tonic
The way to enjoy coffee continues to evolve. We used to drink a simple cup of coffee with maybe some milk or sugar, something along those lines. Wi...
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Coffee Brewing
Turkish Coffee: The History, Tradition, & How to Make it at Home!
Turkish coffee began around 1540, possibly introduced by the Turkish Governor of Yemen, Ozdemir Pasha, who then shared it with Suleiman the Magnifi...
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Coffee Brewing
What's The Difference Between A French Press & A Chemex?
I don't know of two more common manual brewing methods for coffee. I remember first hearing and enjoying a french press back in South Carolina whe...
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