FASCINATING FACT – Why Is The U.S. Just SO Obsessed With Coffee In Its History?
Iconic 1846 lithograph by Nathaniel Currier In the spirit of the 4th of July weekend in the U.S. we’ll take another look at why coffee is SO important to the…
LIVE From Indonesia, Coffee of The Day: Gourmet Beans From Bali, Indonesia’s Treasure Island
In honor of SpillingTheBeans last Coffee Safari of 2015 this and next week here in Indonesia, we are proud to re-publish this review of a wonderful coffee from Bali. Stay…
FASCINATING FACT – How Many People Depend on Coffee Production for Their Daily Survival?
There are a lot of figures being thrown around the world when it comes to coffee, including that an estimated 125 million families are involved in coffee growing. But if…
Coffee of the Day: Highland Huehuetenango From Guatemala
In honor of my many wonderful coffee friends in Guatemala and their outstanding commitment to quality, and as the annual Cup of Excellence is coming up, my coffee today is…
FASCINATING FACT – How Did Coffee Spread From the Origin in Ethiopia To The World?
The spread of coffee throughout the world was started by the Ottoman Empire which was forced to leave 2 bags of coffee behind when in 1683 fleeing the Siegue of…
Coffee of The Day: The Elusive Philippines Liberica Barako Coffee Bean
Dear Followers and fellow Coffee Lovers, today you are in for a REAL TREAT here at SpillingTheBeans and we are both excited and proud to bring to you, directly from…
FASCINATING FACT – How Many Countries Across The World Grow Coffee?
International statistics only recognize a little over 60 coffee growing countries in the world but independent research by SpillingTheBeans has found that the world is in fact home to no…
Coffee of the Day: Blue Mountain Highland Blend From Papua New Guinea
Since the early beginnings of coffee growing across the “Niugini” highlands in Papua New Guinea selected seeds were imported from Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee region. Many in the coffee industry…
FASCINATING FACT: Sex, Drugs, Lies Or Contraband, How Did Coffee Really Spread To The World?
Since coffee first was brought to Europe in the late 16th century via traders from the Ottoman Empire the beverage and enjoyment of coffee was a source of scandal. As…
SPECIAL REPORT: As Robusta demand grows, so does Robusta quality
As Robusta demand grows, so does Robusta quality From the September 2013 issue. Global Coffee Review examines how the demand for Robusta has been growing hand-in-hand with significant improvements in…