Coffee Features
A collection of all in-depth coffee features on The Pourover.
Cold Brew Coffee in Scotland: Is This Its Time in the Sun?
Spring has, it seems, finally sprung, which means that summer can’t be far away (and yes, I know this
Coffee At The Movies Episode 6: A History Of Violence
In David Cronenberg's 2005 masterpiece, coffee is used as a threat—and also as a weapon.
The Alternative Coffee Tasting Dictionary
Knowing what to say during a coffee cupping can be daunting. When you run out of the standards—Full, Juicy, Mild, Complex etc—here are a few...non-standard adjectives to try.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 5: Pulp Fiction
Tarantino has mentioned his affinity for coffee shops in the past as a place to meet and talk with friends. Similarly, coffee anchors the characters in Tarantino movies, grounding them in their environment, making them more real.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 4: Ghost World
A seemingly innocuous encounter between two friends at a coffee shop begins the unravelling of their friendship in Terry Zwigoff's 2021 cult classic Ghost World
Coffee At The Movies Episode 3: Looper
A few brief scenes set in a diner help ground the sci-fi classic Looper in reality.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 2: The Big Lebowski
“I’m staying. I’m finishing my coffee. Enjoying my coffee.”
Coffee At The Movies Episode 1: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
The first in a series exploring coffee's role in the world of movies, starting with a quick look at a film about love, self respect, crazy battles with evil exes, and, of course, coffee.