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The captivating tea-drinking culture of England

The captivating tea-drinking culture of England

The history and customs surrounding tea in Britain are an important and fascinating part of the country's culture. Want to know more about five o'clock tea, England's favourite tea types and preparing a brew in the British tradition? Read on.

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Un caffè per favore: coffee in Italy

Un caffè per favore: coffee in Italy

Have you ever wondered why so many people associate coffee with Italy, even though its origins are attributed to Ethiopia? The reason is simple: the Italians were the first to master the art of making espresso, turning it into one of their country's symbols. Want to learn more about coffee in Italy, local coffee customs and the different Italian coffees? Let us begin!

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Cascara: more than a coffee by-product

Cascara: more than a coffee by-product

The stages coffee beans go through are familiar to almost every enthusiast: cultivation, harvesting, processing and finally packaging and shipping to the farthest corners of the globe. One part of this process deserves particular attention: dried coffee fruit, separated from the main product — the bean — is now enjoying a second life. What surprises does this apparently useless part of coffee, cascara, have in store?

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Tibetan tea: salty rather than sweet

Tibetan tea: salty rather than sweet

Looking at the basic ingredients of authentic Tibetan tea, we suspect many of you may be surprised by this flavour combination. Nevertheless, let us take a closer look at the phenomenon of Tibetan tea, step by step. Set your usual tastes and habits aside for a moment. It is time to discover the ingredients of the Tibetan drink known as Po Cha or butter tea, and much more besides!

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