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2026-01-05

Cappuccino Origins

Categories: Coffee history

Tags: #viennacoffee , #thirdwavecoffee , #specialtycoffee , #morningritual , #milkfoam , #latteart , #italiancoffee , #espressoculture , #espresso , #coffeetime , #coffeestory , #coffeelover , #coffeeknowledge , #coffeehistory , #coffeeeducation , #coffeeblog , #capuchinmonks , #cappuccino , #cafeculture , #baristalife

The cappuccino’s name is older than the machine that made it famous. It comes from the Capuchin monks, whose brown robes matched the warm, tan color of coffee mixed with milk. In 18th-century Vienna, a drink called Kapuziner—coffee with cream, sugar, and sometimes foam—helped inspire what would later become the Italian cappuccino.

2025-12-26

Coffee Blends 101: What a Coffee Blend Really Means

Author: SUPPORT BATSAM

Categories: Coffee Knowledge

Tags: #tastingnotes , #specialtycoffee , #robusta , #roastprofile , #pourover , #mokapot , #latte , #homebarista , #flatwhite , #filtercoffee , #espressoblend , #espresso , #dailycoffee , #crema , #coffeeroasting , #coffeelovers , #coffeeguide , #coffeegeek , #coffeeflavor , #coffeeeducation , #coffeeblends , #coffeebeans , #coffee , #cappuccino , #brewingtips , #blend101 , #arabicavsrobusta , #arabica , #americano

Coffee blends aren’t random mixes—they’re carefully designed recipes created to taste consistent, balanced, and delicious in the cups people actually drink every day. Whether you love a bold espresso, a silky cappuccino, or a clean filter brew, the right blend can make your routine easier and your coffee noticeably better. In this guide, we’ll break down what blends are, why roasters create them, and how Arabica and Robusta percentages shape flavor, body, crema, and overall character.