Category: Coffee
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What is a Siphon Coffee Maker?
If you’re new to the world of specialty coffee you may be wondering, what are those cool looking chemistry sets that hipster baristas often use? Well, you may be surprised to discover that siphon coffee makers have been providing exceptional cups of coffee to people all over the world for almost 200 years. History of…
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A History of the Cafe: Bringing People Together
Throughout history, cafes have been a place to meet friends, work, and provide a source of inspiration. The history of the cafe is a long one; the activities cafe in which customers take part have generally remained the same through time. Cafes have served as public forums for as long as their existence and have…
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Big Craft’s Big Secret: Peet’s Coffee Infographic
There are lots of well-known craft brands in coffee, such as Blue Bottle, Stumptown, Intelligentsia. Before we all drink the “Craft Coffee” Hipster Kool-Aid, it’s worth looking into these companies to see if they’re really “craft”. That is why we made this infographic. Craft Sense team did little expose on the big conglomerates behind some…
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Starbucks Macchiato vs. Normal Macchiato
It seems like Starbucks is always adding new coffee drinks to its ever-growing menu. Founded in 1971, the coffee giant is still hugely popular and has made terms like “pumpkin spice latte” and “caramel macchiato” household names. One of Starbucks’ most popular drinks, perhaps because of its sweetness, is the macchiato. Yet you may not know…
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What You Need to Know About Panama Geisha Coffee
One of the most expensive coffees in the world is the Panama Geisha. While your first thought may be that $25 for a cup (you can find it for less, but it’s often pricey) of coffee at a cafe is absurd, the Panama Geisha is genuinely worth it. What is Geisha Coffee? There are countless…