It doesn’t matter where we live, work or travel to, coffee is ingrained into many cultures. Even if one’s not keen on drinking the caffeinated drink, one can’t help but be lured in by the social setting of a cafe and its smell of brewing coffee. Inherently this is a daily routine for many that are mutually shared across the world no matter where you travel to.

Coffee in Hospitality

When checking into a hotel, a common commodity that comes with the room is a station to make your own coffee in your room. A few coffee pods are placed on a counter somewhere in the room and the reason for it is convenience for the guest. More times than not those pods have already been paid for in your costs for the room so they are meant to be used to your heart’s content. It’s posed as a ‘perk’ for the guest to wanna come back to the free amenities the hotel or inn has to offer.

Coffee in Dating

Going on a first date can be nerve-wracking but an easy and common choice is the local coffee shop. Not only is it a great commonplace for studying and work, but it’s also a great social space. It’s a simple and effective space for people to get to know one another. The open spaces give people a chance to converse and learn more about one another while not being too private. A sense of comfort is brought when being in a social space that isn’t too much of a bustling place either. Not only that, coffee and any food they have can be great conversation starters.

Coffee in Tourism

With coffee culture growing every year, coffee enthusiasts are coerced to travel to different parts of the world just to get a taste and experience a different array of coffee beans. While coffee culture is inherently ingrained in many cultures, the experience can differ in tastes, smells, and even how it is consumed. Conferences are even held in Las Vegas for the business aspects of the coffee industry. It’s an evergrowing global industry with a goal to bring people together for a good cup of ‘joe’.

Overall, this brown drink has been ingrained into our culture to the point of no return and we love that for us. With its energy-bringing capabilities too this drink will never go out of style.

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By Lei Caldejon

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The South American coffee tradition is as rich as the culture of South America itself. Even though many of the countries in South America typically export more coffee than they drink, they sure do know how to make a unique coffee scene regardless. 

When in Brazil

The South American terrain consists of high mountain ranges and low humid rainforests so that they can grow a large variety of coffee beans. Two of the most prevalent and flourishing coffee beans are Arabica Beans and Robusta Beans. The largest producer of coffee beans in the world is actually located in South America! Brazil holds over 27,000 square kilometers of plantations dedicated to coffee bean growing. Sao Paulo and the areas around it typically hold the perfect climate for growing coffee beans. Brazil widely uses the dry method of growing coffee beans, unlike many other countries. This involves drying coffee cherries in the Sun instead of washing them.

The Peru Scene

To some, Peru is the “cream of the crop” when it comes to coffee, and they’d be right! The Specialty Coffee Association of America actually selected them as one of the best in the world. Peruvian coffee is known for its medium body and has an aromatic, slightly acidic taste. A lot of the exported coffee from Peru lands in the cups of American and Europe citizens.

Welcome to Ecuador

To switch it up, Ecuador is not widely known for exporting coffee as it actually imports more coffee. Unlike other South American countries, Ecuador doesn’t rely on large plantations to grow coffee beans, but more on smaller, family-run farms. Due to this, coffee in Ecuador is actually pricier than in many other countries as it is seen as more of an exclusive commodity rather than a staple or art like in many European countries and the United States.

From South America, With Love

Overall, because South America focuses on exporting coffee rather than selling it at local markets, the price of coffee in South America is actually higher compared to other regions. As an example, a cappuccino on average would cost the same as a typical two-course meal in South America. If you decide to take a visit, just make sure to savor every sip of your coffee!

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By John Toledo

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