Not all sweeteners are made equal! In this series, we’ll take a closer look at different types of sweeteners and syrups—starting with honey. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Arwin Neil Baichoo […]
A popular holiday ingredient, star anise has roots in Vietnam and China—and it’s making itself known in a number of coffee shops in the Western world. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]
Popular throughout South Asian, Arab, and European traditions, cardamom brings beautiful flavor and aroma to coffee—and its history can be traced back thousands of years. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by The […]
Cinnamon is a common ingredient in café beverages, and the history of its cultivation and trade can be traced back thousands of years. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay Cinnamon […]
This time of year, chocolate is everywhere you look—but the story of cacao goes back thousands of years, starting with the ancient cultures of South America. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced […]
Native to China, jujube is a superfruit with a multitude of nutritional benefits. We explore its history, how it’s cultivated, and ways cafés are using it in their menus. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]
The pumpkin is an integral part of American autumn, but its domestication in the Americas dates back thousands of years. We uncover the story of the pumpkin, starting at a time far before colonization. BY […]
We continue our look at the history behind the traditional autumn spice blend, and how its often violent procurement affected the inhabitants of the Spice Islands. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo […]
Though it’s synonymous with the American holiday season, pumpkin spice is rooted in the Global South, with ingredients traceable to South and Southeast Asia. Today, we look at its journey around the world. BY EMILY […]
Tired of the same old beverage recipes? Today, we’re exploring ways to incorporate new flavors and methods into your drink repertoire. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Peter Wright via Unsplash […]
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