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Do you know, why Boston is often called Beantown? The beautiful city of Boston earned its nickname many years ago because of the city's love of coffee. It may seem amazing, but it's true, Boston's association with coffee had existed since the 1600s, when Dorothy Jones of Boston was issued the first license to sell coffee as reported by a few sources. Actually, The Boston Tea Party was scheduled in 1773 in the Green Dragon—a café. Apparently, Bostonians cherish their coffee, and thus majority find themselves on an endless search for the best coffee in Boston. Beyond any doubt Boston...

Being so obsessed with Boston coffee may have left you wondering why you seem to be the only one that feels that way. Well, genetics could just be the perfect explanation. It may sound ironic to say that genetics play a role in an individual's craving for coffee, especially, when the genes in question may have nothing to do with taste buds. But a new study led by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health has discovered that genetics has a hand in an individual’s “desire” for coffee. It’s been proven by scientists that there...

HOW TO PROPERLY EVALUATE COFFEE The magic power that comes with the art of mastering coffee cupping would rather be felt than explained; it is now ceremonial for “Coffee tasters” or “Master tasters" to perform this rite of Coffee cupping. Not familiar with the term coffee cupping? It’s a fancy way of saying “tasting,” in the coffee world, it is a way to determine the quality of coffees and examine their aromas, acidity, sweetness, and flavor. The good news is this: you can also master the art of appreciating coffee and its worth simply by practicing these tips below. Areas...

Coffee lovers in Boston are continually searching for better ways to enjoy their favorite drinks. One new brewing method may possibly have the appropriate answer. Oftentimes, when coffee and water is combined for an active brewing, water is pushed through the coffee in one form or another. However, an interesting new brewing system named the American Press which recently surfaced does the exact opposite. While grounds are sealed in a filter basket, they are manually pushed through water during the brewing process instead of the reverse. While using the American Press to brew, factors such as input ratio, water temperature,...

In Boston or the U.S. at large, It's one thing for adults to kick start their day with a cup or two (or three or four) of coffee, but is this practice safe for our kids? Drive by any coffee shop here in Boston, and you'll find an alarming new coffee trend: Half the people standing in line with you for your normal morning double-double are teenagers! And most of the Third Wave Coffee lovers tend to be a bit on the younger side. Although that's not the issue here, the fact is, the age of some of Boston's best...