Chapter 1
Origins and legends of the bean
Chapter 2
The European coffeehouse revolution
Chapter 3
Colonial expansion and the global crop
Chapter 4
Modern waves and unique global rituals
YOUR GOAL
Master of Global coffee cultures
Ch 4 · Modern waves and unique global rituals
schott Global Coffee Culture History
From Ethiopia's wild, Yemen brewed it bold, Coffee houses bloomed, A story untold!
schott A mid-20th century milk shortage in Hanoi led to the creation of Vietnam's famous egg coffee.
schott In Ethiopia, the traditional "Buna" coffee ceremony is a multi-hour daily ritual of hospitality and friendship.
Fun Fact
Whisked eggs: Vietnamese egg coffee was invented in 1946 when a bartender used whisked egg yolks as a substitute for milk during a wartime dairy shortage.
Glossary
fika (noun)
A social break during the day for drinking coffee and eating pastries, especially with friends or colleagues. In Sweden, this daily custom is widely integrated into workplaces to foster employee bonding and socialization.
A social break during the day for drinking coffee and eating pastries, especially with friends or colleagues. In Sweden, this daily custom is widely integrated into workplaces to foster employee bonding and socialization.
Quiz
What is the Swedish cultural concept of taking a daily break for coffee, treats, and socializing called?
Quiz
Which country is famous for serving coffee brewed in a "cezve" (or ibrik) over hot sand?
Quiz
What are "kissaten," which deeply influenced modern global specialty coffee brewing methods?
Quiz
What modern coffee trend, focusing on high-quality beans, direct trade, and artisanal brewing, is known as what "wave"?
Quiz
Which country is the world's largest producer of Robusta coffee, famous for its strong flavor and high caffeine content?
Quiz
What is the name of the traditional clay pot used to brew coffee during an Ethiopian coffee ceremony?