Author Archives: Brooke Hart

Coffee Globe Trekker Part 4

Mmmmm…. the coffee of Guatemala.  Whether you are in the Mexican / Central American region or not, you have probably tasted the coffee from this region. Right now, the coffee from this area is not only known for it’s rich diversity in producing coffee, but also because of the politics taking place.  Guatemala is one…

Coffee Globe Trekker Part 3

Today, I’m imagining that I’m in Russia, most likely Moscow.  The coffee traditions of this area are smack in the middle of three areas – Europe, China and the Middle East.  And, that is what gives them their special ways of drinking coffee. So, in the 1600s, coffee started coming over from China and the…

Coffee Globe Trekker Part 2

One of the best coffees that I have ever had was during my days of wandering around the world.  A coffee that I was able to have was when I was visiting Israel and stayed an evening with the Bedouins.  The Bedouins are like the gypsies of the Middle East.  They wander through the deserts…

Coffee Globe Trekker Part 1

In different places around the world, coffee is served differently, looked at differently and is used for health in a different way.  Out of my curiosity to see if everyone was as much as a coffee fanatic as me, I started looking into exactly where I could go in the world to get a good…

Beyond Coffee

I’ve been hanging out at a different type of coffee place lately.  It not only sells coffee, but also makes chocolate.  On the other side is a little wine bar, something that is popular to combine in various areas of Colorado. So, all of the chocolate that is here is special custom made in the…

The Worst Coffee I’ve Ever Tasted

If I don’t get up in the morning and have my coffee – forget it for the rest of the day.  And, that’s not including the treats of coffee I like while I’m in work mode throughout the day.  Yes, I see the dentist regularly, just to make sure my teeth stay white.  But, recently,…

Cafe Central in Vienna

A tribute to a really great coffee house is always in need.  In relation to the Viennese Coffee Houses, Cafe Central is definitely in order when describing atmosphere and great coffee houses that have led the way of the coffee culture. This coffee house has been opened since 1860, in which it gained a quick…

Where Coffee Houses Comes From

For those who love to write, read or hang out in coffee shops, tribute should be paid to the first splurge of coffee houses.  Of course, this starts with the Viennese Coffee culture. The concept of coffee houses started in Vienna in the 19th century – yes that long ago.  During this time, these were…

Boulder Coffee House and Bookstore

Yes, I’m a coffee house fanatic.  I’ve been to every single coffee shop within a 50 mile radius of my home, and plan on searching some more.  Some I love, some I hate.  But, when it comes to bookstore coffee houses, there is one that is what I would consider ‘a smart investment made.’ The…

Finding Ways to Roast Your Brew

If you want to start a coffee shop, there are a lot of options that you need to consider with the equipment, upkeep and gradual success towards the shop.  Often times, jumping into starting a corner cafe can cost a large investment and can be slow on return.  If you need a boost to get…