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When espresso is mentioned, do you immediately think of Italy?  A whole bunch of Italians certainly hope so!  In fact, the belief that espresso is an innate piece of cultural heritage in Italy is so prevalent, a group of Italian politicians and business people united and applied to UNESCO for just heritage designation status. Unbeknownst […]

Germany:  The land of castles, beer, and coffee!  Yes, Germany is one of the earliest adopters in the history of coffee.  Today, Germany is one of the largest coffee markets in Europe. In the 16th and 17th centuries, German port cities were the centers for storing, roasting, and brewing beans.  During the Age of Enlightenment […]

In Austria and Sweden, coffee has long been a social and cultural staple.  Coffee is always enjoyed at a slow pace, even taking up to an hour to enjoy an espresso.  Both countries have a couple of centuries of coffee history, from the earliest imported beans, to the art of blending and roasting, and now, […]

A National Day of Service is observed every September 11th to honor and remember those who were affected by the tragedy that occurred on that day 20 years ago.  This isn’t a federal holiday, so schools and businesses remain open.  Flags, though, are flown at half-staff. Memorial ceremonies, and moments of silence, honor those lost.  […]

Switzerland is a land of striking natural beauty.  Lined by the magnificent Alps in the southern half, while the flat and green forests of the north, the country has tranquil lakes, picturesque castles, thriving metropolises, and quaint small villages.  The Swiss are also known for crafting natural, artisanal delicacies:  Cheeses like Emmentaler and Gruyere; muesli; […]

On this Labor Day, Americans honor the contributions workers have made to the country’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.  This holiday is one of the oldest federal holidays, going national in 1894. We take this opportunity to thank all the working men and women for contributing to the comfort and strength of this country.  It may […]

The advent of Fall brings a host of fresh foods, fresh smells, and the return of your favorite beverages! Apples, pumpkins, beans, and squash are readily available, and with the temperatures beginning to get cooler, baking can resume!  Fall also beckons a string of holidays over the next few months, where family and friends will […]

Remember being a little boy or girl, and it’s the first day of school?  There was so much to wonder about:  New school supplies, a special outfit you’re wearing for the first time, meeting new friends, and seeing old one.  Perhaps you didn’t even sleep much from all the excitement.  As a parent with kids […]

Italians have loved coffee since it first arrived at the port of Trieste in the 16th century.  Not surprisingly, Italy has defined the art of coffee in many ways: Espresso was born here. The first espresso machine was built here. The creation of an Americano, a coffee drink, started here. Coffee bars, integral to Italian […]

You may have seen the cartoon with two panels: One is a mom trying to dislodge her child away as he or she desperately holds tight to a tree, titled “First Day of School” and the other, shows the child grown up and walking away while mom is grasping tightly on to him, titled “First […]

Are you feeling inspired in this new year? Are you motivated to try something new? The new year is a great time to break an old habit or to step outside the daily grind for a refreshing perspective on our day-to-day life. Some ideas: Start or join a book club Volunteer somewhere in your local […]

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! This week begins with Hanukah, then just a couple days later, it’s Christmas! While it’s taken work to get here, very soon, you’ll be able to enjoy the day yourself, eat a favorite food, and relax into the comfort of friends and family. Like us, […]

Or as we say: Happy Holidays! In the Netherlands, home to Douwe Egberts, an authentic and traditional Dutch Christmas is all about family and being together. The Dutch have a word that epitomizes the closeness and warm feelings generated by being together. “Gezellig” is a sense of being cozy, enjoying food, drinks and laughter in […]

Not All Instant Coffees Are Created Equal This week, our focus is on top brands of instant coffee. You may know that instant coffee is a third of all the retail brewed coffee drunk around the world. In Western Europe, where high-quality coffee is enjoyed early and often, instant coffee has 25% of the consumer […]

November is the time of year that brings people together. It’s colder, so we’re inside and together more often, and with the holidays coming, we hear from family and friends, and make plans for meeting up. In November in the Nordic countries, the provenance of some of the unique coffee brands in this newsletter, Father’s […]

Holiday decorations are making their way out of storage, and party menus are taking shape. Many of us are looking forward to special times with family and friends. As you prepare for Thanksgiving, Enjoy Better Coffee brings you a collection of premium Italian Espresso brands so that you can create delightful moments and magical memories […]

Come Together, Right Now, Over Good Coffee What happens when you get the best artists, designers, and engineers together to create something completely original, unique and special? When that happens in Eindhoven, Netherlands, as it does once a year, the results are, well, enlightening! The GLOW Festival 2019, an outdoor light art event, opened yesterday […]

This week, we spotlight 3 of our premium Italian brands: As coffee made its way into Europe through Italy, the busy port city of Trieste was vital in this regard. The founder of Hausbrandt was Austrian, yet he chose to open his coffee roasting business in Trieste. Hermann Hausbrandt, a merchant marine, is known for […]