What is the Coffee Bean Belt? All You Need to Know About Where Coffee Plants Grow

What is the Coffee Bean Belt? All You Need to Know About Where Coffee Plants Grow

Billions of people drink coffee every day, but only a coffee enthusiast have some idea about what the Coffee Belt is. Do you? No, it’s not ‘s new fashion trend 😉 If it piqued your curiosity, let me walk you through the complexities of this coffee-rich belt of the world. There’s more to this story than…

How Coffee Prices Changed Over The Years – Statistics of Coffee Costs

How Coffee Prices Changed Over The Years – Statistics of Coffee Costs

When I was just starting out as a barista and heard how little coffee farm workers make, I wondered how the prices for coffee can be so high, when producers get so little. Granted, there are a lot of things going on behind the scenes. From the planting and harvesting, to roasting, packaging, brewing, and…

Coffee Consumption Statistics by Country, Per Capita, & More – How the World Drinks Coffee (2024 Report)

Coffee Consumption Statistics by Country, Per Capita, & More – How the World Drinks Coffee (2024 Report)

Have you ever wondered: How much coffee does the world really consume? I have, so I set out to analyze as many statistics on the topic as I could find. The results are interesting and staggering, and I want to share them with you in this article. You’ll find the stats on the countries that…

Top Coffee-Producing Countries Around The World

Top Coffee-Producing Countries Around The World

Have you ever wondered how much beans are being produced by coffee farms around the world? I’m going to explore those very numbers in this article, where I’ll list and discuss statistics of the biggest coffee-producing countries. So sit back with your favorite mug of coffee in your hand, and let’s get started. The World’s…

What Are Peaberry Coffee Beans? Getting to Know This Tanzanian Gem

What Are Peaberry Coffee Beans? Getting to Know This Tanzanian Gem

Throughout my barista journey, my love for coffee has led me to encounter uniquely flavorful brews. One such discovery that I am particularly fond of is Peaberry coffee beans. However, they are pricier than your average beans which can be quite a deterrent for daily consumption. So you might be wondering, what exactly are Peaberry coffee…

What is Honey Processing Method? Pulped Natural Coffee Process Explained

What is Honey Processing Method? Pulped Natural Coffee Process Explained

Whenever I go to a new café that roasts its own beans, I always take my time at the coffee shelves. Recently, I overheard a pair of shoppers choosing their beans and making the remark that honey-processed coffee is probably sweeter because maybe, honey was used to make it. Well, not exactly, but I can…

What is Washed Coffee Processing Method? The Wet Process Explained

What is Washed Coffee Processing Method? The Wet Process Explained

Maybe you’ve been making coffee with different brewing methods for years, familiarizing yourself with the variables that can make or your morning cup of coffee. But one aspect that often goes unnoticed is the processing method, meaning how the coffee cherry turns into your coffee bean. One such method is the washed (aka wet) processing…

Natural Coffee Processing Method Explained – What Makes Dry Coffee Beans Different?

Natural Coffee Processing Method Explained – What Makes Dry Coffee Beans Different?

A friend recently asked me what “natural process” meant in his coffee beans’ package, and why it’s different from “washed” and “honey” processed coffees. Coffee terms can be confusing, I know, but it doesn’t have to be. Lend me a few minutes to discuss with you what natural process or dry process really means, how…