coffee

Podcast: Coffee from Colombia, Vietnam & Seattle

Brent explores some of the best coffee from around the world including Colombia and Vietnam. Plus, great coffee recommendations in…

3 weeks ago

Coffee Milk

Some states' official state beverage seem exotic, like 'Awa in Hawaii. Others couldn't be more plain. Water in Indiana? Really?…

9 months ago

Coffee with a Shot in Portugal

Café com Cheirinho is a Portuguese coffee with a kick! Pouring aguardente into the coffee (photo: Brent Petersen) Coffee served…

10 months ago

Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

Brent visit's Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy," Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…

10 months ago

Classic Rhode Island drinks with a spiked twist

Brent visits Rhode Island for some classic Ocean State drinks. He may or may not add a little something extra…

10 months ago

Bay Festival & Custom Motorcycle Festival in Setubal, Portugal

Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…

1 year ago

Coffee Crawl in Lisbon

Brent is in Lisbon to try eight different coffee drinks at both historic and neighborhood cafes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2htBEsi9w He tries uma…

1 year ago

Portuguese Coffee Crawl in Setubal

Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3zixG8e4Q He samples Galão,…

1 year ago

A 6 Hour Journey for a Coffee Drink

Trying to find a specific specialty coffee drink proves challenging in Lisbon. Mazagran origin story Our first Mazagran in Lisbon…

2 years ago

Coffee isn’t just coffee in Portugal

There's a great scene from "Seinfeld" in which George beats himself up because he doesn't realize that when his date…

3 years ago

Affogato

This rich and creamy drink combines two things that Italy excels at: espresso and gelato. What is an Affogato? Notice…

4 years ago

Flat White-the espresso drink of disputed origin

Not a latte and not a cappuccino, the flat white is a unique beverage all its own from, depending on…

4 years ago

Naples’ custom of sharing espresso with strangers

Customers visit caffès in Naples each morning and order two espressos. But, they don't drink both. The second one is…

5 years ago

Lisbon’s Best Beverages

Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe's best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha A Ginjinha, Lisbon…

5 years ago

Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink

I know. “Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink” is a bold statement. But, the first time I sipped a Bicerin, I knew…

5 years ago