Where to go, what to see, what to reminescence about? What doesn't exist anymore but is forever written into history? Where famous people frequented but now only ghosts linger? We present interesting spots on the world map – from cafes full of coffee, tea and chocolate aroma to parks filled with the smell of flowers. It's our invitation to visit, travel, discover

Where does cocoa grow and where does coffee come from? How tea leaves are processed in Japan? What can be seen on plantations in Sri Lanka? In this section we present you with reportages from plantations, taking you on appetizing travels in time and space. And because the road is more important than the goal, we travel to distant parts not only of our globe, but history, too. We tell the tales of Russian caravans and wars fought for cinnamon, and our corespondents describe what they see with their own eyes – far away and just around the corner. Off we go!

What is eaten during Spanish carnival? Can you make soup from tealeaves? Who discovered cinnamon and how hot is chilli? We're travelling on the map and on the plate. We introduce you to a diversity of types of coffee, tea and chocolate, while don't forgetting about tasty additions and delicacies. After all, who would dare to omit Sachertorte?

Essentials

Cups are not equal. And there are also saucers and teaspoons, icecream bowls and gourds for yerba mate. When you add pots, tea ceremony utensils, and napkins, one can get quite dizzy! In this section we keep order in essential utensils world. With our help no-one will have problems with espresso machines or choosing the proper silverware to dessert.

Tastes for body and soul

When we satisfy out tastes we should take care for other senses. Coffee, tea and chocolate are not always in the cup – we can find them in cosmetics and medicine as well. While waiting for their salutary effect it's worth to see a movie or read a good book. We can tell you which one! And maybe you would like some music too?

Curiosities

In Japanese cafes people pay to stroke cats. Tea infusion does wonders for cleaning mirrors. In this section we write about everything which in any way connects to coffee, tea or chocolate. We share some tips about tasseography, too...