What is the best way to tell how a coffee is going to taste before you make it? Contrary to belief, the flavor of your coffee isn’t always determined by where it came from. It’s a combination of the ...

As a reader of the Tico Times, you are probably aware that Costa Rica is a country known for many things. Lush scenery, beautiful natural wonders, amazing people, and rich culture. But one of the most ...

They say true beauty lies beneath the surface. Well, in the world of coffee, which basically seduces a bitter morning breath into a luxurious tango of aromas, that beauty lies in how the beans are ...

Coffee is one of the most heavily traded export commodities in the world. It grows in about 70 countries, within a relatively narrow area just north and south of the equator. Broadly speaking, two ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Drinking coffee is a treasured ritual. For many, the day doesn’t start until that first cup of morning joe.