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Questions tagged [coffee-culture]

Use this tag when the question is not related to coffee fruit, beans, roasting, grinding, brewing or respective equipment, but when the question is related to the culture and traditions related to coffee.

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Is there a group identity for coffee drinkers who care, but compromise?

On the surface, it seems that you can divide coffee drinkers into---very broadly---two groups. Artisan coffee drinkers. You make pour-over coffee with a gooseneck kettle, you hot-rod your espresso machine, you roast your own beans,…
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Is there a universal label for the sustainability impact of a specific coffee product?

I am interested in the environmental impact of coffee and am therefore wondering whether a system exists for labeling the environmental impact of coffee. So not so much brands, such as Fairtrade, but rather if it is possible for the consumer to get…
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What is Navy coffee?

My interest has led me to discover 'Navy coffee'. I would like to learn more since I do not know if this refers to a specific technique of coffee making or to a blend that is considered exclusive or historic. I read from a website "it has a…
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How would I approach a coffee excursion/tour in Ethiopia?

I am interested in possibly travelling to Ethiopia next spring/summer and am curious about coffee tours or excursions, what that would look like, and if anyone has done this before. Thanks!
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Which books do you recommend to read for people who are interested in coffee?

I would like to ask people's advice on books or nice pieces of articles (of quality comparable to a book) to read. I am aware that the literature is so wide and it may be classified into coffee cultivation, history, brewing, etc. I don't search for…
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What is the history of coffee?

I'm a coffee addict and curious about coffee. My question is as follows: The word coffee comes from? When was coffee discovered? Who have discovered the coffee? Who are the figures and from which countries the coffee is brought to the Asian…
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What is Pablo coffee?

It's mentioned in a book called Jasper Jones by the Australian author Craig Silvey. There's a child, a teenager I think, that's given it by their parent. I've never heard of it before. Does anyone know what it is?
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Is there any coffee candy that actually has a similar effect to drinking coffee?

A friend gave me a little coffee-flavored candy yesterday. I don't really know where this comes from, but it's just like a jolly-rancher or butter drop, just coffee flavored. But are there any quality coffee candies about that have a similar effect…
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is it true that some coffee types contain elephants dung?

As you can see in this post of the Telegraph In the lush hills of northern Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is excreting some of the world's most expensive coffee. Trumpeted as earthy in flavour and smooth on the palate, the exotic new brew is …
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Why are Robusta beans considered 'low brow'?

I read that Robusta production is increasing in many 'only aribica' countries. Is it 'low brow' because of lower profit margins or it is so lousy I should never let a sip cross my lips? Latin America’s premium coffee growers branch out to cheaper…
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Of all the countrys on the planet, which one has the highest number per capita and/or the largest population of coffee lovers ??

There are many coffee lovers all over the world and coffee is becoming in fashion and an addiction. So, which country has the highest number per capita and/or the largest population of any on earth?
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How much time should I wait between drinking coffee?

Whenever I drink the first coffee in the morning, initially I get energized from it. However if I go for a second one right after, or even wait a while, I don't get the same rush. How long should I wait between each coffee drink so I can get the…
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What's Kratom, the coffee-like herb?

So what is this kratom? Saw it on Facebook, something about trump banning it. I looked it up and it is a coffee like herb, possibly with psychedelic effects. Anyhow... Can someone give me some insight on it?
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What makes people like coffee?

Why are many people so obsessed with coffee? Every time I try it, it's bitter and doesn't taste good. What am I not getting here?
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What is the point of having a Q&A website dedicated to coffee?

I wonder what could be the reason for stack exchange to host a website for a simple day to day task that looks so trivial. Is coffee making that hard?
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