As I sit in this ancient Istanbul café, I am reminded of the rich history that permeates every cup of coffee. The role of coffee […]
Author: Isabella Marino
My name is Isabella Marino, and I believe that the soul of a city can be found in its oldest coffee shop. My work is to uncover the human stories behind our favorite ritual—the conversations, the revolutions, and the art that coffee has fueled. Let's explore the rich culture and fascinating history that's brewing in your cup.
A Guide to How Coffee Spread From Yemen to the World
As I sit in this quaint, historic cafe, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded of the fascinating story of how […]
The Story of the Legend of Kaldi the Ethiopian Goatherd
As I sit in my favorite historic café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded of the legend of Kaldi the […]
A Guide to the Language of Coffee: How to Talk Like a Pro
As I sit in my favorite Viennese coffee house, surrounded by the whispers of history and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded […]
A Traditional Brew: a Guide to Turkish Coffee
As I sit in this quaint Istanbul cafe, surrounded by the whispers of the past, I am reminded of the first time I delved into […]
A Muse in a Cup: the Link Between Coffee and Creativity
As I sit in my favorite Viennese coffee house, surrounded by the whispers of history and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded […]
A Guide to Coffee Ceremonies Around the World
As I sat in the oldest coffee shop in Vienna, surrounded by the whispers of centuries past, I realized that the notion of a guide […]
A Short History: the History of Espresso
As I sit in this quaint, centuries-old café, surrounded by the whispers of worn wooden tables and the aroma of expertly roasted beans, I am […]
An Explainer: What Is Third Wave Coffee?
As I sit in my favorite Vienna coffeehouse, surrounded by the whispers of history and the aroma of expertly brewed coffee, I often wonder what […]
A Guide to Italian Coffee Culture and Its Unwritten Rules
As I sit in this quaint Italian cafe, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed espresso and the gentle hum of conversation, I am reminded […]