Protected with masks and keeping their distance, hundreds of cutters carefully pick coffee beans in northern Nicaragua, an agricultural country struggling to sustain its...

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The Benefits of Adding Honey In Your Coffee

Coffee Guru - January 21, 2022

Have you ever wondered why you see people putting honey in their coffee instead of sugar or other alternatives? I was thinking about this...

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How To Brew Costa Rica Coffee with a French Press

Coffee Guru - January 17, 2022

If you are dreaming of how to make that perfect cup Costa Rica coffee using a French Press but are worried about not...

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Coffee Grinders: A Beginners Guide on How To Choose The Best

Coffee Guru - January 8, 2022

A Coffee Grinder is essential to a great cup of coffee and both blade and burr grinders have alot to offer. However when it...

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Try a little Costa Rican Magic for a Lucky 2022

The Tico Times - December 30, 2021

An old Tico belief holds that whatever you’re doing when the clock strikes 12 on Dec. 31 will characterize your year to come.

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Costa Rican Tamales Recipe: A Family Legacy Lives On

The Tico Times - December 24, 2021

Without a doubt, tamales are the kings at Tico tables. They are as important at Christmas time as turkey is at Thanksgiving in the...

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What is Coffee Leaf Tea?

The Tico Times - December 11, 2021

Coffee leaf tea comes from the washed leaves of the coffee plant and has less caffeine then green tea. Coffee leaf tea tastes full,...