Traditional Italian vs modern light roast espresso
The key differences between traditional Italian espresso and modern light roast espresso, including roast profiles, extraction parameters, and sensory outcomes.
Cultural context
Mexican café de olla
The tradition of café de olla, Mexico’s spiced coffee brewed in clay pots, and its cultural significance as a rustic, comforting drink.
Indonesian kopi tubruk
The tradition of kopi tubruk, Indonesia’s rustic, unfiltered coffee style, and its role in daily life and hospitality.
Cuban cafecito and colada
The preparation, cultural role, and social traditions around Cuban cafecito and colada, iconic sweet espresso-based drinks in Cuban culture.
Brazilian cafezinho traditions
The role of cafezinho, Brazil’s traditional small coffee, in everyday life and hospitality.
Arabic coffee and cardamom
The traditions of Arabic coffee (qahwa) prepared with cardamom, its cultural symbolism, and role in hospitality across the Middle East.