Get ready to caffeinate your curiosity with Lina and Alissa as they unravel the irresistible allure of coffee in America. With 73% of Americans under its aromatic spell daily, they delve into the legends and origins of this liquid gold, exploring the rich history of espresso while fangirling over Sabrina Carpenter’s latest songs. From Ethiopia’s ancient brews to Italy’s espresso culture, and the lush plantations of Brazil and Colombia, to the exotic flavors of Hawaii and Vietnam, this episode takes you on a global journey through coffee. Grab your favorite mug, settle in, and join the conversation about this addictive beverage!

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Sources:

Goat farmer story - https://essense.coffee/en/the-origins-of-coffee/

Top 10 coffee producers - https://www.nescafe.com/gb/coffee-culture/knowledge/coffee-producing-countries

Arabica coffee beans - https://beans.at/en/kaffeewissen/kaffeesorten-arabica-robusta/arabica#:~:text=Coffea%20Arabica%20originated%20in%20Ethiopia,the%20Arab%20world%20via%20Yemen

Arabica coffee beans - https://www.coffeehit.co.uk/blogs/news/coffee-beans-101-the-4-most-popular-beans-explained

Top selling coffee chains - https://www.statista.com/statistics/919774/sales-of-selected-leading-coffee-house-and-cafe-chains-in-the-us/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20the%20leading%20coffee,at%2011.2%20billion%20U.S.%20dollars.

Espresso shot - https://www.spillthebeans.in/post/do-you-need-42-coffee-beans-to-make-one-shot-of-espresso

Espresso bean - https://eldoradocoffee.com/blogs/news/difference-espresso-coffee#:~:text=Most%20coffee%20beans%20are%20either,an%20espresso%20machine%20or%20aeropress.

Ristretto shot - https://twistedgoatcoffee.com/blogs/espresso/ristretto-vs-long-shot#:~:text=Ristretto%20shots%20are%20a%20more,espresso%20if%20you%20enjoy%20those.

Starbucks Ristretto/Lungo - https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2016/what-is-ristretto/

Kona bean - https://buddhascup.com/blogs/kona-coffee-blog/why-is-kona-coffee-so-special#:~:text=Kona%20coffee%20is%20grown%20from,quality%20variety%20of%20Arabica%20coffee.

Kona coffee - https://sfbaycoffee.com/blogs/articles/what-is-kona-coffee-what-makes-it-unique

Coffee addiction - https://www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/caffeine/#:~:text=In%20most%20cases%2C%20drinking%20caffeinated,other%20caffeinated%20beverages%20quite%20quickly.

History of italian espresso - https://perfectdailygrind.com/2016/04/the-history-of-italian-espresso-do-you-know-your-coffee-history/

Caffeine as a drug - https://www.kuakini.org/wps/portal/public/Health-Wellness/Health-Info-Tips/Miscellaneous/Caffeine--America-s-Most-Popular-Drug#:~:text=Caffeine%20is%20a%20mild%20stimulant,qualities%20as%20these%20other%20drugs.

Fair trade definition - https://www.drinktrade.com/blogs/education/fair-trade-guide#:~:text=FAQs,and%20promoting%20sustainable%20farming%20practices.

Starbucks C.A.F.E. - https://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/sourcing/coffee/