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Egg Coffee
Believe it or not, this is the traditional coffee prepared In Vietnam from the egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and Robusta coffee. This coffee has a lot of proteins and is considered as a little meal. So, what do you need in order to create this specific coffee? One egg, 3 teaspoons of Vietnamese coffee powder (that is if you want that traditional taste, you can but it on Amazon, but if not, you may try it with some other coffee powder), two teaspoons of sweetened condensed milk and boiling water. First, you will need to brew a small cup of coffee, crack and egg and throw away the whites…
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Canned Coffee
This type of coffee was invented by the Japanese back in 1969 and was first developed by a company called UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. The more significant impact in the world of canned coffee was made in 1973 when the Pokka Coffee was introduced and until 1983 this coffee maker shipped more than 100 million cases. Myth or not, the story of how this type of coffee was born is very interesting. The story is that the founder of UCC Ueshima Tadao was drinking his coffee flavored milk while waiting for his train. Back in these times, you had to return the bottle after you finish your drink. So what…
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The Physiological Effects of Coffee
The passion of coffee was once regarded as an unhealthy addiction, but nowadays we already know that this conception is exaggerated. Researchers have proven that moderate consumption of coffee may have a positive effect on our bodies. We may think about coffee as a nutritional supplement, but the variety and the quantity do matter. Coffee contains niacin, potassium, magnesium and manganese. But the most beneficial physiological effects of this beverage is due to its large antioxidant content. A cup of coffee contains more than twice the amount of antioxidants as the same amount of green tea. And antioxidants are really necessary: they support the struggle of our bodies against the…
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Coffee Fortune Telling
Coffee is one of the top luxury goods worldwide. In most cultures, role in the not only individual but also social rituals are related to its consumption. Just think about the wonderful beverages sipped during friendly conversations, coffee breaks at work or coffee cupping. Religious ceremonies come less to our mind, though there are places in the world where coffee also plays a role in religious life. Coffee is regarded as a mystical drink with supernatural powers in many cultures.For example, one of the most popular techniques of prediction, coffee grounds prediction emerged due to the Turkish coffee, while members of the Ethiopian Oromo tribe believe that coffee is a…
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The Top 11 Cafés of Vienna
In addition to the traditional cozy cafés and small coffee bars, café-restaurants, coffee shops, and pastry shops may also be found in Vienna. Not to mention the combinations of a coffee house with pub, bookshop, bar, musical locales, cabaret stages etc. Today, there are also efforts to give a fast-food character to the café. However, the coffee shop essentially remains an oasis in everyday life, a place where we can meet, doggo, where we can abandon ourselves to the enjoyment of being at leisure. Traditional coffees are sure to charm you with their many variations of coffee, international newspaper selections, and delicious pastry creations. Since 2011, the culture of Viennese…
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The history of hot chocolate
Chocolate is a delicious aphrodisiac known long ago. Even Casanova took a few sip of hot chocolate before his sexual adventures to increase his appetite. It is full of happiness hormones, so we gladly turn to chocolate on a rainy, sad, lonely evening to cheer ourselves up. It is also inspiring for directors: the movie Chocolat depicts a woman (Juliette Binoche) who has a real passion for the South-American plant and opens a chocolate shop in a little French village and perturbs everything. The origin of chocolate The plant is native to South America, it is proven that the Mayans grew it around 600 AD. The Indians also used other…
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Illy, the Espresso Specialist
Illy is the company founded decades ago. To be more precise the year of foundation is 1933. The place is Trieste, Italy. Today this company is present in 140 countries. The revenue of this company is 437 million $ and currently it employees 1.177 people worldwide. The founder was Francesco Illy. After the First World War, he set up a business in the cocoa and coffee sector. He was also the inventor of the first coffee machine that was the great grandfather of today’s espresso machines. His son Ernesto, who had a degree in chemistry established the company’s first laboratory, dedicated to the chemistry of coffee and forms alliances with…
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Liqueur Coffee
If you ever tried the Irish coffee you this recipe will be similar. This coffee is prepared similar to Irish, but instead of whiskey, you will need to add a shot of liqueur (Baileys is preferred). It is often served in a special liqueur coffee glass with the top of the rich cream. This coffee is very popular in Galicia, Spain where they considered this coffee as their traditional drink and there it is known as guajillo, but instead of Baileys, they put strong alcohol such as aguardiente or rum. There are a lot of types of liqueur coffees and their name varies from country to country. In some cases,…
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Cold brew: a mystery
When the weather becomes nice and the sun is shining, the season of cold coffees also arrives. Besides frappe and iced coffee, cold brew is available to drink too. This type of coffee is indeed cold brewed. Those who are more deeply interested in the topic may also try to prepare it at their home. No brewing is needed During the method of cold brew, the coffee grounds is soaked in cold or room temperature water for 10 to 12 hours and filtered before use. This seems a very long time, but when you consider that the machine presses the 90-96 degree Celsius water through the coffee grounds under pressure…
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Top 10 Best Cafés of Munich
Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany, is a beautiful place to live, and to visit. There are so many things to do here, this city is so vibrant and full of life, throughout the whole year. Munich is an old town, dating back to 12th century, and if history is your thing, Munich will not disappoint. Here you will see medieval churches like Frauenkirche, Peterkirche and many other. Don’t like medieval? There are some modern (dark) history sights too, the Dachau concentration camp, and the beer hall where Hitler attempted his putsch. If you love cars, and especially BMW, Munich is the place to be. BMW Welt and BMW Museum…
