As a reader of the Tico Times, you are probably aware that Costa Rica is a country known for many things. Lush scenery, beautiful natural wonders, amazing people, and rich culture. But one of the most ...

They say true beauty lies beneath the surface. Well, in the world of coffee, which basically seduces a bitter morning breath into a luxurious tango of aromas, that beauty lies in how the beans are ...

How was your morning cup of washed catuai? Or did you go for the natural bourbon to start your day? Confused? You're not alone. The world of specialty coffee is peppered with terms like ...

As much as the best baristas in America can control a cup of coffee when the kettles are steaming and the scales are beeping, the fate of a bean is sealed far earlier, while still in its green state ...

Coffee is getting complicated. And I don’t mean understanding the difference between an American cappuccino (obnoxiously oversized like a bowl of fettuccine Alfredo from Cheesecake Factory) and the ...