The Fascinating History of Mocktails
Mocktails, which are essentially non-alcoholic cocktails, have been around for nearly as long as cocktails themselves. The concept of enjoying a flavorful, mixed beverage without alcohol became particularly popular during the Prohibition era (1920–1933) in the United States, when the sale and consumption of alcohol were banned. During this time, creative bartenders began crafting drinks […]
History of the Espresso Machine
Angelo Moriondo: The Beginnings of EspressoIn the late 1880s, a man named Angelo Moriondo, the owner of a grand hotel and café in Turin, Italy, faced a problem: it took too long for his guests to receive their coffee after they placed their order. Percolation was the brewing method of this time, and in order […]
A Brief History of Coffee
The Discovery of CoffeeThe exact origins of coffee are shrouded in legend, but it’s widely believed to have originated in the highlands of Ethiopia in the 9th century. One popular legend tells the story of a goat herder named Kaldi, who noticed his goats becoming unusually energetic after eating berries from a certain plant. Intrigued, […]
