Coffee & Work — A winning combo

Peter Valencia

Perhaps nothing else is more attributed to the productivity and work than the almighty caffeine laden hot beverage that we know of as coffee. As most of us start our day with a cup of...

A (quick) history lesson on coffee shops

Peter Valencia

The modern-day coffee shop has undergone a radical transformation since it’s preconception of ancient tea-houses and coffee sharing spaces across the world. Let’s take a quick step back into the 17th century, shall we? It...

Brewing a new era: What is third-wave coffee?

Peter Valencia

When you drink your coffee, you may not think much about where your coffee comes from. For many, coffee is simply a preference of light or dark roasts, black or with creamer and sometimes hot...

Hario V60 Pour Over

Peter Valencia

The Hario V60 Pour Over combines chemistry, glass products, and coffee. The company Hario, founded in Tokyo in 1921 started by producing practical physical and chemical glass products. After several years of research, they produced...

AeroPress

Peter Valencia

Inexpensive, durable, and portable brewing method.   Rather peculiar but popular brewing method. Invented in 2005 by Alan Adler (believe it or not, he also invented the Aerobie throwing ring, also known as a Frisbee....

Chemex

Peter Valencia

The Chemex was designed by a German chemist, Peter J. Schlumbohm. A classic and elegant brewing device that is not only good at making a clean cup of coffee but it also can be a...