IT WAS THE SMELL that got me. Normally, a cup of coffee smells roasty, or meaty, or in some sad cases burnt, but this was different. This one smelled like blueberries. Not vaguely of blueberries, or ...

Whether at a coffee shop or just perusing the bagged bean aisle at the grocery store, there is an arsenal of coffee trends and terms to be armed with if you want to know what's ending up in your cup.

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 ...

How often do we put in the effort to understand the way our favorite coffee is processed? Do we check if it is Fair Trade Certified? Do we bother to look up the country of origin? Are we drinking ...