St. John's Coffee: A Short Story

Imagine waking up Saturday morning. It’s a chilly day while the sun is barely rising and you’re tug in your bed in your favorite pajamas. You smell the aroma of coffee beans been prepared into your favorite coffee drink, Mocha, Frappuccino, Latte, Espresso, you name it, while you read a book or admire the person you’re with. Well, that small or large cup of coffee contains a great amount of history that you have never wondered or asked yourself like many of us. Most of us drink coffee for many reason, but not many know the history behind the discovery of coffee. It might not be in the interest of many, but having some knowledge of how coffee evolved in today’s society will give you a greater view of its early discovery and consumption. I drink coffee at least every morning to wake me up, but after reading, “The world in Six Glasses”, I learned more about the history and meaning behind coffee in the early years. Coffee is not just a typical drink it has a long history behind it and it shapes our culture in society. Throughout my speech, you’ll learn about the growth of coffee, how it was traded to America, and how coffee is view today in our culture.

There are many essentials that are fetishized by Americans; one of those things is coffee. It is no secret that there is a big demand for coffee with many specialty coffee shops springing up, such as Starbucks, Peet’s and Coffee Bean. Oftentimes, the consumer loses sight of where things come from and how they are produced. A key component of production is the producer. The consumer does not pay enough attention to the ethical treatment and wages of the producer. This paper discusses Karl Marx’s premise on Fetishism of Commodities and its direct relation to the production of coffee, focusing on the value of the coffee bean as well as how that directly impacts the farmer and his family.

There was a quiet buzz in the college's premier coffee spot, the rather pretentious faux-boutique StellarGrounds Coffee. The college grounds themselves were alive with activity as always, and it was simmering under the surface with young activists on both sides of the political debate engaged and energized by the process taking place around them. You couldn't walk around a single corner on campus without coming face to face with a blue or red poster emblazoned with the faces of the political leviathans on the big ticket. Not everyone had an opinion, but a small minority on either side seemed to make up for the rest, they shared their thoughts rather vociferously with anyone who would listen, especially those who didn't agree with them. Thankfully there was not too much disagreement in the air at StellarGrounds, the college coffee place only tended to lean in one direction, and that was unwaveringly left!

Entering my local Tim Horton’s coffee shop on a chilly November morning my attention made eye contact with the smiling, friendly server who greeted me, "Good Morning Sir, what can I get you today?" Basking in the fresh aromatic bouquet floral, fruit-like roast coffee, my selection became so obvious to me, “ a large, double-double of your dark roast coffee please.” My senses of inner warmth and comfort were triggered by the anticipation of sipping that very brew.

Reading another’s life experiences is like accidentally picking up a stranger’s coffee at Starbucks. It’s unexpected and perhaps delightful experiencing and tasting another’s caffeinated concoction. In the case of my memoir, it was bland coffee so I spat it out and asked for a new drink. However, receiving sips of my peers’ selected memoirs was eye-opening and exhilarating, almost like drinking a pumpkin spice latte for the first time. It was so entertaining and engaging that I plan on ordering some of my peer’s choice of coffee (and read a few of the memoirs my peers presented).

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction". These were the famous words were used by Isaac Newton to describe his third law of physics but, these words can also rather effectively describe a pattern seen in big history. That pattern is that every event, every change, every action, has reprocutions or in more simple terms, every cause has an effect. The readings films and other resources from the course so far have examplified this phonomonon and they have showed that by using this reasoning, that every cause has an effect, we can better predict the outcomes of our actions and by examining the world identifying causes and their effects. and by recognizing these cause and effect patterns we can make better decisions and avoid repeating past mistakes.

It was Christmas break, everyone was gone for the holidays except a few stragglers whose family lived too far away, were hanging around to keep working or just didn't have much else that was better to do.I fell into all those categories, luxuriating in the slacker pleasures of dreary Rhode Island in late December. I felt lonesome strolling in downtown Providence surrounded by massive concrete structures, corporate buildings and hotels. I was shivering and the salt and slush were sticking to the soles of my boots making a crunching noise with every step i took on the pavement. I walked into my favorite coffee shop, Bolt Coffee, to sit down and grab a cup of coffee in an attempt to escape the chilly winter air. The small coffee shop is located

While there are many decent places to get a chai around Boston, I would highly recommend going to Boston Common Coffee for your chai tea needs. While it may be slightly out of they way for students not living in Paramount, it’s long hours, decent pricing, and incredible drinks, makes it the place to go when you need your chai latte fix. I promise that you won’t be disappointed. If you can’t get to Boston Common Coffee, you will be happy with Cafe Nero or Thinking Cup, but whatever you do don’t go to Einstein Bros. Now everyone drink up those chai lattes. Enjoy!

    The picture may seem familiar. Tumbling out of bed and stumbling around in the kitchen-you begin your day. But wait. It cannot begin properly without that daily ritual, the morning cup of coffee. The aroma swirls throughout the room. What can compare to the richness and fullness of that first cup of coffee?

Carole Roy, the co-owner of the Café had spent eight years in California before her whole family moving back to Sudbury. She was missing the taste of California coffee but could not find the right beans in any shop. She decided to contact the coffee farmers by herself, roast and make her own coffee at home. “It was all started in my basement,” she said. There is no genius in the world, when people just stared to do something that they barely know before. Carole was self-trained on roasting and barista. “You have no idea how much beans I have burn while I am learning

Coffee is the second largest export commodity in the world after oil and is exported from 52 countries in the south. The current crisis has evolved through a series of changes in the industry. Since the liberalization of the coffee market, the price volatility has amplified. The world production of coffee has risen dramatically in the past three years mainly due to the production increase in the two world leading countries Brazil and Vietnam. Vietnam has for example increased production by 1400 % between 1990 and 2000, and Brazil has contributed even more than Vietnam to the global oversupply during the past five years. Both countries also have large numbers of trees in development, which will lead to an overproduction for at least the

Coffee is something that people around the world drink daily. Coffee affects people's daily life, many need it everyday to wake up. Coffee creates an addiction, something that can’t be stopped by any drink. Coffee is made differently around the world, some people drink coffee made in a french press some drink it made in a regular coffee maker. The tastes are very different when they are made in each machine as well as the length of time it takes to make the coffee, the cost, and the control you have over the taste. Coffee is smoother and bolder when made in the french press and lighter and has a kind of harsh taste when made in a coffee maker. Another way coffee can be made is with instant coffee, this has more of a water taste than a coffee taste.

Starbucks is a popular coffee house chain with numerous establishments across the globe. The company is renowned for the production of excellent coffee like espresso. Starbucks’ strong brand coupled with experience in the coffee business has helped it to exploit the global market. Starbucks faces stiff competition from McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts. Besides, overreliance on the American market puts the company’s business at risk. The company is yet to exploit the European and African markets fully. Storey and Kelly (2010) hold that Starbucks can boost its performance by investing in consumer packaged products as well as global expansion. In spite of Starbucks having a good strategic growth plan, a lot needs to be done to help it exploit the world market and mitigate risks associated with competition and price volatility.

Coffee has been a part of the daily lives of human beings. Whether it is fresh, black, with cream, 3 in 1, or 5 in 1 coffee; people drink it. However, the production of coffee is not simple. First, the coffee beans are grown and ripe, and then they are harvested. These coffee beans need to be roasted in order to make a coffee beverage. Roasted coffee beans vary in colour and taste. But no matter the strength of the coffee taste, coffee will always be part of our lives. There are many processes before the coffee beans become the coffee that you drink. First, coffee seeds are planted in rich soil in order to grow a good quality coffee plant. The seed will be taken care of for a long period of time until it is fully grown and bears fruit. Once the coffee plant bears fruit, the farmers wait until the fruit is ripe before they start harvesting it. Green coffee beans are then produced. After all the coffee plants have been ripped of their fruits, the farmers will roast all the coffee beans. After they are all roasted in the desired level, coffee beans are grinded into coffee powder. Once pulverized, the resulting raw material will then be packed and is ready to be sold. Roasting coffee is basically to control the flavour that comes out of the beans. Green unroasted coffee beans are smaller and much heavier than a roasted coffee bean. Unroasted coffee bean can also last for years when stored properly and carefully. However, roasted coffee beans are equally needed by people

With the lack of coffee chain stores in southern Iowa, it is no surprise that the locals of Knoxville, Iowa, and surrounding areas look towards The Coffee Connection as their source of coffee. Facing the courthouse, the dark tinted windows allow a glimpse as to what lies inside The Coffee Connection. According to an employee of this establishment, The Coffee Connection has been around for thirteen years. About five years ago, management changed hands. Despite the impression left by the name, The Coffee Connection offers more than just coffee and associated products. It also offers meals, desserts, locally made products, and assorted events for the public.