Olive Oil: Liquid Gold for Health and Culture

Olive oil, often called “liquid gold,” is one of the world’s most treasured natural products. Known for its health benefits, rich flavor, and cultural significance, olive oil has been a cornerstone of Mediterranean life for thousands of years—and today, it is enjoyed worldwide. A History Rooted in Tradition The history of olive oil dates back […]

Venezuelan Cocoa from Sur del Lago

When it comes to fine flavor cocoa, few regions in the world compare to Sur del Lago, Venezuela. Known as one of the birthplaces of cacao cultivation, this area produces some of the most aromatic and high-quality cocoa beans treasured by chocolatiers worldwide. The Rich Heritage of Sur del Lago Located near Lake Maracaibo in […]

History of coffee

The history of coffee dates back centuries, first from its origin in Ethiopia and Yemen. It was already known in Mecca in the 15th century. Also, in the 15th century, Sufi Muslim monasteries (khanqahs) in Yemen employed coffee as an aid to concentration during prayers.[1]Coffee later spread to the Levant in the early 16th century; it caused some controversy on whether it was halal in Ottoman and Mamluk society. Coffee arrived in Italy in the […]