The Vermont Coffee Blog
We often wonder why there is not as much decorum around ordering a cup of coffee in a restaurant as there is when ordering wine. We imagine the waiter arriving with a tray and pouring just enough coffee in the cup for one of the dining guests to taste and give their approval. Wouldn’t that … Continue reading Coffee Cupping For Pleasure
The paper coffee cup is part of our daily lives, and while we are increasingly conscious of the environment, and you may even rinse out your morning cup and put it in the recycling bin, we rarely contemplate one pressing question: Who invented the paper cup? Our ancestors found all manners of drinking vessels right … Continue reading Who Invented the Paper Cup?
It is commonly thought that conquistadors, early explorers and colonists are responsible for coffee’s popularity in the Americas, but this is not accurate. Coffee’s journey across the Atlantic Ocean was a lot more momentous than this. The first significant import of coffee to America took place in the mid-1600’s via New Amsterdam, later known as … Continue reading Who Brought Coffee to America, Really?
Did you know that the first site of the New York Stock Exchange was a Coffee House? So was the London Stock Exchange’s first site. The Coffee House, it turns out, was the common gathering place for business, commerce and daily news. It was, also, the venue of choice for political and philosophical debate among … Continue reading Meet You at The Coffee House!
You know water is good for you. Your morning coffee is mainly water, but there is more to this invigorating brew. Coffee is a source of seven vitamins and minerals, and while these occur in minute quantities in each cup, they contribute to the synergy of nutrient absorption, especially if you enjoy your coffee with … Continue reading Any Nutrients in Coffee?
Perhaps you’ve realized that dairy does not agree with you. You are not alone. If you’ve tried substitute creamers for your coffee, you may have found it difficult to get used to the texture or added flavor. It’s just not the same. And if you are used to adding sugar to your coffee, going sugar-free … Continue reading How to Switch to Black Coffee
