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Coffee History

Journey through the history of coffee—its origins, legendary figures, and how it became a global obsession.

The History Of Coffee In Europe: How Voltaire'S 40-Cup Habit Fueled A Revolution

The History of Coffee in Europe: How Voltaire’s 40-Cup Habit Fueled a Revolution

June 23, 2025May 23, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Picture this: It’s 1750 in Paris, and a wild-haired philosopher named Voltaire stumbles into his favorite café after downing his … Read More

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Coffee’s Cultural Revolution: How Yemen Created the World’s First Coffeehouse Culture

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Picture a Sufi monk in 15th-century Yemen, stirring a dark, steaming brew in a copper pot as the first coffeehouse … Read More

Ethiopia And The Legend Of Kaldi

The Birth of Coffee: Ethiopia and the Legend of Kaldi

May 16, 2025May 10, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Ethiopia, a land of ancient civilizations and breathtaking landscapes, is where the story of The Birth of Coffee begins. Nestled … Read More

Steeping Roasted And Ground Barley In A Mug Of Hot Water As An Alternative To Coffee

How Cereal Coffee Became the Ultimate Coffee Alternative…in 1879

December 26, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

In the bustling modern world of espresso shots and matcha lattes, it’s fascinating to step back into the pages of … Read More

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Beyond The Cup: Who Was Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu?

May 6, 2025July 17, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu, a notable French naval officer in Martinique, was instrumental in introducing coffee cultivation to the Caribbean. … Read More

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Translating Coffee: Exploring ‘Notice sur le Chevalier de Clieu et Bibliographie du café

August 3, 2023June 16, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

Welcome to the English translation of “Notice sur le Chevalier de Clieu et Bibliographie du café,” by author Louis Du … Read More

The History Of Coffee

Beyond the Cup – Part 1: The History of Coffee

August 3, 2023June 15, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

From its wild origins in Ethiopia to its widespread cultivation across the globe, coffee has become a beloved beverage that … Read More

The Complete History Of Kyoto-Style Coffee

The Complete History of Kyoto-Style Coffee

June 6, 2025June 5, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

What if I told you that the cup of coffee you’re enjoying is more than just a caffeine fix, but … Read More


About Kelsey

Kelsey may not know everything about coffee, but after two decades as a barista in Seattle and Santa Barbara, he knows a thing or two.

Kelsey is an accredited member of The Specialty Coffee Association of America. When he's not obsessing over the perfect cup, you can find him hanging out with his family or sharing his java gems on this here blog.

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