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How is coffee culture changing in Kazakhstan?
Located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country by land area. Despite its size, however, the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world, with fewer than six people per square kilometre (or 15 people per square mile). Historically, Kazakhstan is a tea-drinking nation – which is largely attributed to Russian influence. But in recent years, coffee consumption has been… read more
Located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country by land area. Despite its size, however, the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world, with fewer than six people per… read more
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What Roast Dates Can Tell You About Your Coffee
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Why you shouldn’t drink instant coffee
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