Learn Italian Language: Master Your Vowels

For many native English speakers, to learn Italian language pronunciation is a reliably achievable task compared to many other languages. Only a small number of consonant sounds do not have direct English equivalents; however, the broad exposure to Italian cuisine, film, and music has given a number of people at least some familiarity with these…

Coffee Around the World – Italian Coffee

La Bella Italia. My virtual coffee journey took me to Italy, the wonderful world of Espresso and Capuccino. All Italy is in love with coffee and the most apreciated brands are Lavazza, Illy, Segafredo and Kimbo. I asked my italian friend Sandro to tell me something about coffee and Italy. He first showed me his…

How Starbucks Made Coffee History

To sum it all up the Coffee Giant known as Starbucks Coffee , made a huge impact in all of our lives, from the way we drank our coffee, to the type of coffee we choose. Coffee was never such an idealized item until Starbucks Coffee company showed up and capitalized the entire industry, instead…

Seattle's Best Coffee Shops

Looking for the best, most piquant cup of coffee the Emerald City has to offer? Well, look no further! Here are some of the most divine and tasty coffee shops in Seattle. Zoka – With two locations nestled in the hearts of the Wallingford District and the U-District, Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company has…

Tips for Health-Conscious Coffee Lovers

A recent Washington Post article discussing the effects of various foods on heart health identified the greatest health risk of coffee to be weight gain from blended coffee beverages packed with empty calories from sugar and dairy fat. Lately, it sees the creator and largest purveyor of the beverages has been trying to rise above…