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Podcast: Coffee in Australia, Colombia, and MilanPodcast: Coffee in Australia, Colombia, and Milan

Podcast: Coffee in Australia, Colombia, and Milan

Brent is getting jittery with flat whites from Australia, a frozen coffee drink from Milan, and a coffee amusement park…

4 weeks ago
Podcast: Coffee from Colombia, Vietnam & SeattlePodcast: Coffee from Colombia, Vietnam & Seattle

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…

5 months ago
Coffee MilkCoffee Milk

Coffee Milk

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

1 year ago
Coffee with a Shot in PortugalCoffee with a Shot in Portugal

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…

1 year ago
Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RIFederal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

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…

1 year ago
Classic Rhode Island drinks with a spiked twistClassic Rhode Island drinks with a spiked twist

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…

1 year ago
Bay Festival & Custom Motorcycle Festival in Setubal, PortugalBay Festival & Custom Motorcycle Festival in Setubal, Portugal

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 LisbonCoffee Crawl in Lisbon

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…

2 years ago
Portuguese Coffee Crawl in SetubalPortuguese Coffee Crawl in Setubal

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,…

2 years ago
A 6 Hour Journey for a Coffee DrinkA 6 Hour Journey for a Coffee Drink

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…

3 years ago
Coffee isn’t just coffee in PortugalCoffee isn’t just coffee in Portugal

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
AffogatoAffogato

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 originFlat White-the espresso drink of disputed origin

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 strangersNaples’ custom of sharing espresso with strangers

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 BeveragesLisbon’s Best Beverages

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