History

  • Café Cubano: A Cuban Cultural Staple

    by michael kurcina
    Cuban cafecito (expresso) in Miami's Cuban Quarter (Little Havana). Credit: Marte007 / CC BY 4.0 DEED. Cuban coffee is not just a drink, it’s a cu...

  • Coffee and the Old West: How the Brew Helped Tame the West

    by michael kurcina
    Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world today, but it has a long and fascinating history. The origins of coffee are shrouded in my...

  • The History of Coffee in the United States and 10 Facts

    by michael kurcina
    Coffee made its debut in North America during the colonial era. The British, Dutch, and French brought the beverage to the New World, introducing i...

  • Coffee in World War I: Fueling Soldiers on the Frontlines

    by michael kurcina
    While there were no coffee shops on every corner in Europe during WWI, American soldiers and sailors could still get that hot cup of coffee. Ration...

  • Coffee Substitutes During the Civil War

    by michael kurcina
    In the midst of the American Civil War, when resources were scarce and coffee beans were not readily available, soldiers on both sides of the confl...

  • Coffee in the Civil War Era

    by michael kurcina
    In the midst of the turbulent era of the American Civil War, soldiers on both sides found solace and sustenance in a humble yet essential beverage:...

  • The History and Types of Coffee: Part 2

    by michael kurcina
    The lifeblood of effective fighting is organization and communication. Coffee is the lubricant that keeps the Army/Navy/Air Force/Marines going.”—...

  • The History and Types of Coffee: Part 1

    by michael kurcina
     Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with millions...

  • Turkish Coffee War & Empire

    by michael kurcina
    In the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, the aroma of freshly brewed Turkish coffee fills the air, enticing travelers and locals alike. Beyond being a ...

  • U.S. Coffee Rationing in World War II

    by michael kurcina
    During World War II, the United States implemented coffee rationing as part of the broader war effort and conservation measures. The rationing of v...

  • Korea, Coffee and the Korean War

    by michael kurcina
    In “King Gojong’s Starbucks Adventure,” Junman Kang sheds light on an intriguing historical episode: the introduction of coffee to Korea. It was Ki...

  • Coffee Shops and Espionage

    by michael kurcina
    Café de Flore, 172 boulevard Saint-Germain (Paris, 6e). Photo: Celette. CC BY-SA 4.0. The habits and language of clandestinity can intoxicate even...