History

  • 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...

  • Unveiling the Origins of Vietnamese Iced Coffee during the Vietnam War: A Brew with Rich History

    by michael kurcina
    When it comes to refreshingly bold and robust coffee experiences, few beverages can rival the indulgent delight of Vietnamese iced coffee. Renowned...

  • Coffee Rationing in America during World War II

    by michael kurcina
    From November 1942 to July 1943, coffee was subject to rationing. Initially, there were abundant coffee harvests in Central and South America as Wo...

  • Parisian Coffee Houses and the Intellectuals who gathered and produced works of thought and art

    by michael kurcina
    Parisian cafés, renowned for their social egalitarianism, emerged as pivotal centers for Republican agitation and organization during the tumultuou...