Belize Coffee: History, Flavors & Coffee Culture

Belize flag in a bag with coffee beans

Does Belize Export Coffee? Some of Belize’s Central American neighbors are some of the largest coffee exporters in the world. Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and even Costa Rica all rank before Belize in kilograms of coffee exported per year. In fact, Belize doesn’t even rank in the top 50 worldwide exporters of coffee. Since coffee […]

How Is Coffee Graded? Your Guide to Bean Quality

professional Q Grader preparing to test and inspecting the quality of coffee

Specialty coffee can be defined as beans that come from a specific climate in the world that are known for certain characteristics. But this is not the only way that the Specialty Coffee Association qualifies specialty coffee. It also has to be ethically sourced and sustainably farmed. This is usually the thing that is the […]

What Is Bourbon Coffee? An Unusual Bean’s History & Flavor

yellow bourbon berries

Okay, slow down there. It’s not quite that time of the day yet. Save the whiskey and coffee cocktail for happy hour. Right now, we are talking about the Bourbon coffee variety which is a cultivar of the species Arabica. If you’re wondering what all that means, allow us to explain. Coffee is divided up […]

Black Friday Coffee Bean Deals 2025

most expensive coffee in the world

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have you thinking about saving money on big appliances like TVs or espresso machines, but you can also find great deals on coffee beans. This very special week is your chance to try a fantastic bag of coffee beans without mortally wounding your wallet! If you’re bored of your […]

Singapore Coffee Culture: Ordering Tips, Flavors & History

Steaming traditional oriental Chinese kopitiam style dark coffee

Traveling to Singapore is a great way to open your eyes to just how important coffee is to the country’s culture. With a large portion of the population being of Asian descent, coupled with the country’s history of being a British colony, you would expect tea to be the most enjoyed drink in Singapore. Unfortunately, […]

Dominican Republic Coffee Guide: Bean Type, History & Brewing Tips

hot coffee beverage with map of Dominican Republic

Coffee is an important aspect in many cultures and regions, especially in countries that also produce it. Many locations provide the right climate and temperature to grow coffee, making it a crucial product to export. The Dominican Republic is famous for its coffee, tobacco, and sugar exports, supporting its economy with its agricultural goods. Although […]

Papua New Guinea Coffee: Flavors, History & Brewing Tips

flag of Papua New Guinea sticking in roasted coffee beans

You have probably heard of Colombia, Brazil, and even Tanzania as coffee-producing countries. But how much do you know about Papua New Guinea, a small island country between Indonesia and Australia? We’ll give you an overview of Papua New Guinea coffee, including how the beans are grown, the history, and the best ways to brew […]

El Salvador Coffee Guide: Flavors, History & Brewing Tips

El Salvador coffee beans

If you are a coffee fanatic like we are, you like to learn all about the different kinds to improve your knowledge and find that perfect cup. El Salvador coffee was once extremely popular but spent many years in decline after the civil war and is just beginning to turn it around. If you are […]

Ivory Coast Coffee: Flavors, Coffee Roasts, History & Brewing Tips

Ivory Coast coffee

Coffee is like wine in that farmers grow it in many different areas of the world. Each area imparts specific characteristics into the flavor that is unique to that region, and discerning coffee drinkers can pick up on them immediately. One of the original big coffee producers is Ivory Coast Coffee and if you are […]

Coffee & Climate Change: What Can Happen to Coffee in the Future

Coffee Plant in the Mountains of Peru

Global warming, regardless of the causes, is an increasingly serious issue, affecting everything from ecology to agriculture. It is an issue that the scientific world has been tracking for decades, though only recently has it become front and center in mainstream society. With temperatures slowly but steadily rising and weather patterns changing sporadically, the effects […]