As I sit in this quaint, centuries-old café, surrounded by the whispers of the global spread of espresso culture, I am reminded of the first […]
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.
How Achille Gaggia Created Modern Espresso and Crema
As I sit in this quaint Italian cafe, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed espresso, I am reminded of the fascinating story of Achille […]
A Look at the Invention of the First Espresso Machine
As I sit in my favorite café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded of the invention of the first espresso […]
An Analysis: What Is Fourth Wave Coffee?
As I sit here in my favorite vintage café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversation, I am […]
A Look at Who Are the Most Influential People in Third Wave Coffee
As I sit in my favorite vintage café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the whispers of intellectuals, I find myself pondering […]
An Explainer: a Guide to Direct Trade Specialty Coffee
As I sit in my favorite Vienna coffeehouse, surrounded by the whispers of centuries-old conversations, I am reminded of the misconceptions that often shroud the […]
A Viewer’s Guide to the Unique Cinematic Style of Wes Anderson
As I sit in this quaint, historic cafe, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversation, I am reminded […]
First Wave Vs. Second Wave Vs. Third Wave Coffee Explained
As I sit in my favorite vintage café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I often find myself pondering the age-old debate of […]
A Guide to the Neapolitan Flip Coffee Pot
As I sit in this quaint, historic café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded of my first encounter with the […]
A Design Icon: the History of the Bialetti Moka Pot
As I sit here, surrounded by the relics of a bygone era, I am reminded of my grandmother’s old Bialetti Moka pot, which sat proudly […]