Eclipse of a Different Kind: The Solar Sipper's Opportunity As Europe witnessed a rare total solar eclipse, specialty coffee aficionados wondered if this celestial event would disrupt their daily brews.
Timing is crucial in coffee preparation, and the eclipse had thrown schedules out of sync. The last time a total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe was in 1912, when coffee culture was still emerging.
Today, we're at the forefront of a new wave of interest in specialty coffee, driven by appreciation for artisanal brewing methods and high quality beans.