The Lazen Journal #9
Bean There, Brewed That: A Traveler’s Guide to Coffee Styles Around the World 🌍☕
Ever wonder why a tiny espresso in Italy feels like poetry, while a sweet, spiced brew in Mexico feels like a warm hug? That’s the beauty of coffee culture—it’s global, flavorful, and endlessly fascinating. Grab your passport (or just your favorite mug), because today we’re traveling the world, one cup at a time. ✈️☕
🇮🇹 Italy – Espresso, the Heartbeat of the Day
In Italy, coffee is more than a drink—it’s a ritual. Italians sip espresso standing at the bar, chatting with locals, and then moving on with enviable efficiency. There’s no to-go cup here; coffee is a pause, not a process. The crema on top is sacred, and the experience? Pure Italian poetry. 🎭
🇲🇽 Mexico – Café de Olla, Sweet Comfort in a Clay Pot
In Mexico, café de olla is brewed with cinnamon, piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and sometimes clove, all steeped in a traditional clay pot. It’s coffee that tells stories—earthy, sweet, and grounding. One sip feels like a cozy blanket wrapped around your soul. 🌿
🇪🇹 Ethiopia – The Birthplace of Coffee
Ethiopia is where it all began. The coffee ceremony is an art form—freshly roasted beans, hand-ground, and brewed with care. The aroma fills the air long before the first pour. Traditionally served three times in one sitting, it’s not just about caffeine—it’s about connection. ❤️
🇯🇵 Japan – Precision Meets Peace
Japan approaches coffee with the same mindfulness found in its tea traditions. Pour-over methods like the Hario V60 are treated almost like meditations. Every drip matters, every motion deliberate. The result? A cup that’s calm, clean, and quietly powerful. 🍃
🇫🇷 France – Café au Lait, Morning Elegance
In France, coffee is part of the aesthetic. A creamy café au lait paired with a croissant at a café terrace? C’est la vie. ☕🥐 It’s less about the caffeine kick and more about the romance of slow mornings and people-watching in the Parisian sun.
🌎 The Cafelazen Connection
No matter where your cup comes from, one truth remains: coffee unites us through flavor and ritual. At Cafelazen, we honor those global traditions by roasting each batch fresh to order and sourcing only organic beans—because great coffee deserves to be a mindful experience wherever you are. 🌿✨
💬 Final Sip
So next time you brew, take a moment to think of the countless hands and stories behind every bean. Whether you’re sipping Italian espresso or a rich Ethiopian roast, remember—you’re part of a worldwide community of coffee lovers. 🌍☕