Welcome to the History of Coffee Brewing Series
Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide, but its story goes far beyond the espresso machine. This series explores the origins, innovations, and cultural traditions that shaped how coffee is brewed—from ancient boiling techniques to modern pour-over and travel brewers.
What You'll Discover
Over the coming articles, we'll explore:
- Coffee before machines — How early cultures brewed coffee using heat, sand, and cloth
- Turkish, Greek, and Middle Eastern traditions — The 16th-century Ibrik and sand brewing, and the social rituals of Ottoman coffeehouses
- Boiled & unfiltered coffee — Ethiopian, Arabian, Thai sock coffee (กาแฟถุง), and Indonesian tubruk
- The Moka pot, French press, and Syphon — How engineering transformed home brewing
- Modern methods — The rise of pour-over, Hario V60, AeroPress, and cold brew innovations
Why This Story Matters
Each brewing method tells a story—about culture, innovation, and the people who made coffee a daily ritual. From fortune-telling with ibrik grounds to the precision of modern pour-over, understanding brewing history enriches every cup.
Whether you’re a casual drinker or a specialty coffee enthusiast, this series offers insight into how coffee evolved—and why the way you brew matters as much as the beans you choose.
Join us as we trace the journey of coffee brewing, one cup at a time.
