coffee

The rise and fall of empires has been determined to a significant degree by trade, especially insofar as rare materials are concerned. Coffee is one such commodity, and its history is the story of nations. The coffee plant is native...

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT University) in Australia revealed that substituting some of the sand in concrete with used coffee grounds could make concrete up to thirty percent stronger. Dr. Rajeev Roychand, the main researcher...

Frappe and Freddo are more than just iced coffee drinks in Greece. They are a way of life! Drinking iced coffee all year round is something that Greeks savor immensely. The habit of drinking iced coffee throughout the year is...

A recent study published in the BMJ Medicine journal has suggested that caffeine present in beverages like coffee, green tea, and black tea may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study revealed that caffeine could potentially impact...

More than 8 out of 10 Greeks drink coffee every day a new survey reveals, confirming that coffee culture is thriving in the country. According to a survey by pollsters Kapa Research on behalf of the Hellenic Coffee Association, 84%...

The world's largest coffee chain Starbucks announced the launch of  a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy. Chief executive Howard Schultz says olive oil's "unexpected, velvety, buttery flavor... enhanced the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate." "Now, there's going...

Frothy, cold, and full of caffeine, nearly everyone—Greeks and non-Greeks alike—loves the classic Greek coffee drink "Frappe." Frappe coffee, or Greek frape, is a foam-covered, iced coffee drink made from instant coffee, sugar, ice cubes, and water. Occasionally, people add...

A recent study suggests that coffee consumption may decrease your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study, which was published last November, sheds light on the mysterious disease, for which there is no cure as of now. While coffee does...

Dalgona, a Greek Frappe-like coffee is taking South Korea by storm! As the hot summer months are closing in upon us, iced coffee enthusiasts are longing for established favorites, such as the Greek Frappe and are coming up with...

Greeks consume 5.5 kilos of coffee annually per capita, putting the country into 15th position in a global list of top coffee drinkers. Probably one of the most important traits of modern Greek society, coffee is not just part of...