Eric Gillon 
Traditional qishir: coffee without the coffee beans Order qishir at a Yemeni coffee house and you’ll receive something that defies expectations. This traditional hot drink uses coffee husks instead of beans, brewed with ginger and cinnamon. The result tastes lighter and more tea-like than conventional coffee, with a delicate spice profile that feels warming rather … Read more
The origin of coffee lies behind every one of the 400 billion cups we drink globally each year. Many might assume coffee has always been part of human civilization, yet each morning brew tells centuries of fascinating history. Coffee ranks as the second most traded commodity worldwide, right after petroleum. The 19th century saw coffee … Read more
Does coffee boost your metabolism? Many drinkers seem to notice the effect when enjoying their morning cup. Research shows that caffeine stands among the few substances that help mobilize fats from fat tissues and increase metabolism. Your metabolic rate can jump by 3 to 20 percent for three hours after consuming caffeine. Coffee’s impact on … Read more
Vietnamese coffee has taken the world by storm. Google searches for this unique brew have jumped 61% in just one year. The numbers tell an impressive story – Vietnam has become the world’s second-largest coffee producer, right behind Brazil. The secret to Vietnamese coffee’s appeal lies in its bold character and unique drink mixes. Most … Read more
The way instant coffee is made has captivated coffee lovers for over a century. The numbers might surprise you – almost half the world prefers instant coffee over fresh brew and nearly 50% of the world’s green coffee is used producing it. How does instant coffee work? The science behind instant coffee is simple—dehydrated coffee … Read more
Protein coffee benefits go way beyond combining two morning favorites. This trending beverage blends caffeine’s energizing effects with protein’s muscle-supporting properties. Many fitness enthusiasts and busy professionals have adopted this functional drink that has gained attention, and with good reason too. The combination of coffee and protein can help launch your day with sustained energy, … Read more
You might wonder what mushroom coffee actually is. The drink combines coffee with medicinal mushroom extracts – not your regular cooking mushrooms like shiitake or portobello. The blend uses varieties like Chaga, Lion’s mane, Reishi, Turkey tail, and Cordyceps. The concept makes sense: pack the health benefits of these medicinal fungi into a tasty coffee … Read more