Photos provided by SXM Festival and Infamous PR
Just as we begin to count down the days until we return to paradise, SXM Festival recently announced the second phase to it’s 2022 line-up in the tropical island of Saint Martin. The festival will span across five days at various locations that show off the unique beauty of the island. From the festival’s main stage grounds at the majestic Happy Bay, to the plane-spotting beach club Karakter, SXM truly delivers a unique festival experience like no other.
In the Phase 2 announcement, we saw some familiar names and SXM alumni added the roster including Audiofly, Gab Rhome, Marco Carola and UnderHer alongside many others. Other notable artists added to the lineup such as Innellea, Jimi Jules, Layla Benitez, and Magdalena will be making their festival debut. The Phase 2 lineup release compliments an already stellar Phase 1 lineup that includes Âme, Blond:Ish, Danny Tenaglia, DJ Tennis, Dubfire, Gordo, Joeski, Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, WhoMadeWho and more.
It is looking to be a triumphant return for festival that had to end its last installment a day early in March 2020 as the world prepared to grasp the devasting affects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The last and final phase to the lineup is slated to arrive next week, and we can’t wait to see how it will round out an already impeccable line up of some of the best in house and techno.
Tickets are still available and can be found at https://www.sxmfestival.com/.
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Being one of the largest music events in Mexico’s Quintana Roo region, Zamna Festival returned with an energetic start that rocked Tulum for 6 nights with some of the most in-demand names in electronic music. While the previous edition of Zamna was delayed last year due to Covid-19, this year’s event continued as planned but required all attendees to present a negative test within 24 hours each of event at designated Covid-19 testing sites. While this may have deterred some from attending and forking over an extra $40 per test for each event, that did not stop the 10,000 fans each night who traveled from all over the world to attend some of the biggest parties held in the jungle of Tulum.
Zamna’s opening event on New Year’s Eve was headlined by the buzzing Ukrainian duo ARTBAT, who have turned into one of the most in-demand acts in Tulum. Diynamic queen Magdalena closed the island stage after ARTBAT’s monstrous set, bringing her thunderous melodic techno sounds until the sunrise. The next event featured Claptone’s masquerade party, in addition to Diplo’s Higher Ground hosting the Pool stage the same night. We really enjoyed the disco vibes from Purple Disco Machine, who played about a two hour set before Solardo that included originals and electronic classics such as New Order’s “Blue Monday”.
Afterlife bosses Tale of Us brought a massive party for the third event, debuting start-art of the art visuals and production on the main stage. Anyma, the alias of Tale of Us’ Matteo Milleri, even debuted an NFT on the massive display along with several mind-boggling visuals.
Infamous party brand Circoloco hosted the festival’s fourth night, bringing in a plethora of talented artists including Dixon, Peggy Gou, Adam Port, &Me, Honey Dijon and many more. The following Saturday night, South African sensation Black Coffee took over the island stage with Zamna veterans Angelos and Themba. After Black Coffee’s set, the three went back-to-back playing loads of unreleased material until the early morning.
Sunday’s closing party was without doubt our favorite Zamna event this season, as the festival ended with a bang. Several Tulum debuts took place, including a back-to-back with the Progressive House legends Sasha and John Digweed. Meanwhile at the Pool stage, Sebastian Leger brought his modular live setup for the first time to Tulum after debuting at Amsterdam Dance Event back in October. The legend Sven Vath brought his vinyl-only setup to Tulum for the first time and played a monstrous 5 hour set full of techno bangers.
In addition to the Zamna Festival events held at the Zamna hotel, Zamna hosted several pop up events throughout the month of January at Art Beach Tulum. Located at the entrance of the Hotel Zone, Art Beach is in a favorable location that avoids most of the traffic found further south near most of the popular clubs and restaurants in Tulum. In addition to the Dj’s performing, Zamna and Art Beach also offered various dining options including multi-course gastronomic experiences from some of the most renowned chefs in Latin America. We were able to catch ARTBAT’s set at Art Beach on January 3rd, which may have been one of the best sets we saw while we were in Tulum. Two nights later, we went back for the Phoenix event which included sets from Adiel-Kas, 0ostil, Kas:ST, Yotto and Mathame. And finally, we went back to catch Magdalena throw an impeccable set to an intimate crowd the following Friday night. All in all, we really enjoyed the events held at Art Beach and hope that Zamna will continue to host events at Art Beach in the future.
All good things must come to an end, and once again we can say with confidence that Zamna certainly did not disappoint in its latest installment. The festival curates a very special experience for electronic music fans, with more and more being invested into the production and lineups for each event. We can’t wait to see what Zamna will have in store for its next edition, as the festival continues to grow and surpass previous years.
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]]>How does two days of expertly curated house and techno music on the water with your friends sound? If this sounds amazing to you, then you won’t want to miss the 2022 CRSSD Spring Festival. Mark your calendars for March 5th & 6th at the Waterfront Park in San Diego. The stunning venue will host an entourage of world class talent, such as Gorgon City, SOFI TUKKER, Glass Animals, Chet Faker and Kyle Watson. Peep the full lineup below and tickets here.
The Deets
CRSSD Festival is a two day day festival set in a gorgeous park on the waterfront. You’ll be treated to epic sunsets over the water as you and your friends dance in the fountains and make incredible memories. Yes, you read that right – you are encouraged to dance in the fountains!
The CRSSD experience isn’t limited to just music – there will be craft food and cocktails from an assortment of vendors as well as a record store provided by Los Angeles’ Stellar Remnant for you to peruse. Browse new gear at Tech Center and all of downtown San Diego to explore before or after the event. This event also lowkey doubles as a fashion show so dress to impress! Think edgy urban street style meets kinda dark tropical techno vibes. Lockers are available for rent to store a jacket / faux fur coat (because Fashion) as it tends to cool off at night.
This event is 21 . Please also note a clear bag policy is in effect – to read more click here.
The Weekend’s Soundtrack
With a lineup this stacked, come prepared for hour after hour of hip shaking music. To get you excited (or more familiar with some of the artists) I’ve linked a playlist that highlights artists of the weekend here.
Headlining for the weekend will be Gorgon City and will be showcasing their latest album ‘Olympia’ –which is brilliant, if you haven’t given it a listen. Their iconic bass forward house sound is timeless and they always deliver a fantastic performance. Crowd favorites and genre defying SOFI TUKKER will no doubt be playing their latest album, ‘WET TENNIS,’ which is an acronym for When Everyone Tries To Evolve, Nothing Negative Is Safe. The duo and album promote positive growth and optimism in the midst of adversity. Plus, they know how to make people dance. Effervescent yet dance heavy indie rock group Glass Animals will make us ooey ‘Gooey’ as they serenade us. Live acts carry a certain infectious energy that will no doubt be a fun addition to the other acts. Modern techno aficionado Adam Beyer will be taking over and spinning techno tracks into the night. Founder of Drumcode Records and headlining festivals all over the world, Adam Beyer will no doubt craft an unforgettable set. Heavyweight house producers Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet will be taking the decks together under their new project, Get Real.
Let’s Gooo!
This will be my first CRSSD adventure and I cannot wait to be dancing in the sun with my friends. Follow them on social media here and snag your tickets here. I hope to see you there!
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]]>Written by Sarah Shepis
At this point in time, we are graced with a plethora of options for festivals galore: food festivals, art festivals, conscious festivals, and even festivals intended for nothing more than a good time. Gem & Jam of Arizona is a unique [gem of a] festival that incorporates a lineup of coveted artists, workshops, and more – all seamlessly blending with the eclectic Tucson culture. Artists, musicians, camping enthusiasts, and creatives of all kinds are preparing to meet at the Pima County Fairgrounds for an unforgettable weekend this February 4th-6th, 2022.
Here are five reasons why Gem and Jam festival stands out from the rest:
1. World-Class Music
The 2022 lineup remains impressive, hosting both orchestral and DJ sets of massive electronic artists like STS9, Liquid Stranger, Shpongle, Claude Vonstroke, Lotus, and more. Organic, soul-soothing music from folk-inspired musicians like Rising Appalachia and Moontricks is sprinkled into the all-encompassing lineup for your listening pleasure. Artists from all around the world perform at Gem and Jam, bringing talent of all kinds to the festival grounds.
2. Workshops and Art Installations
In addition to the stacked lineup, Gem and Jam ensures consistent mental and physical stimulation. Be sure to check out the wellness-focused workshops including yoga / acroyoga classes, live painting, theatrical festival characters, and even chill, kick-back spaces adorned with immersive art. On the chilly desert evenings, you can cozy up by one of the many bonfires, usually burning out of an aesthetic metal structure. Let’s not forget the various climbable art… this festival is truly a playground of fun for kids of all ages.
3. Diverse Culinary Offerings
The high-quality offerings of Gem and Jam food vendors are a treat of their own. Food trucks of nearly every cultural cuisine are offered on-site, catering to the preferences and needs of even the strictest diets. With this diversity, Gem and Jam does an excellent job keeping all dietary needs met and tastebuds ecstatic.
4. Gem Culture
Gem and Jam Festival is rooted in the eclectic culture of desert-dwelling, music-loving, and gem-awing Tucsonans, looking to connect deeper with the gifts from our Earth. Tucson celebrates gem and mineral showcasing throughout January and February, with its largest exhibit at the Tucson Convention Center through the weekend of February 10th-13th, 2022. Gem, mineral, and fossil aficionados from all over the world are drawn to these events, which bring an exceptionally diverse crowd to the Gem and Jam festival in early February. The fun continues into the Tucson Renaissance Fair, which opens just after Gem and Jam and continues through April. The festivities are seemingly endless!
5. Intention
Gem and Jam aims to be an intentional festival celebrating community and creation. One of many examples is the consistent support of the local music and art community. The ‘All The Homies’ stage features a lineup of Arizona artists and receives a plethora of well-deserved love from the audience. This event stays close to its roots with respect and appreciation for the community that started it all.
In the name of philanthropy, Tribe 13 Art Gallery and Gem and Jam Festival historically raise money for local artist non-profits. In 2020, nearly $4,000 in donations was raised to benefit the Tucson Art Collective [Non-Profit], Many Mouths One Stomach. To learn more about their mission, visit manymouths.org. Keep an eye out for donation opportunities including this year’s silent auction, if you would like to contribute as well!
Gem and Jam 2022 has something for everyone and even more. If you have not yet experienced the magic of this festival, you are in for a weekend of incredible surprise.
Get your tickets HERE.
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Dirtybird CampINN will take place again in Orlando, Florida on February 25-27, 2022. Dirtybird CampINN’s 2021 debut was an epic success and Dirtybird plans to move into year two with even more wild surprises and huge sets from dance music’s finest.
This year’s edition will feature Dirtybird artists and friends of the label with Claude VonStroke being joined by disco lords Chromeo (DJ Set), drum n bass legend Dillinja, and iconic hip-hop producer DJ Premier. Additional highlights include a b2b set from Chicago residents DJ Heather and Colette, UK favorite Eats Everything, cutting-edge bass act Eprom, experimental North London outfit Ivy Lab, and queen of the electronic underground Maya Jane Coles. The multi-style lineup will be rounded out by pioneering UK producer Skream, groove-heavy duo Walker & Royce, and over 40 more artists to be announced in Phase 2 soon.
Guests can look forward to soaking in the sun and enjoying the pool party vibes at the Birdbath Stage, feeling the heat and getting down at Lava Lab, switching it up at the Flip Side indoor stage, or cooling down from the dance floor and enjoying some theatrical entertainment at the vaudeville themed Claude’s Cove. If all that isn’t enough, follow the fan-favorite mobile renegade DJ booth around the resort for some all-night mischief. The Great Bingo Revival will also be taking part in the festivities, bringing their own old-school vibe to the party.
Upon arriving, attendees will join one of three teams (Flamingo Fam, Gator Gang, or Scuba Squad) with competition brewing all weekend long. This will include pool games and much more for those looking to get active while enjoying the music. Additional information about the specific games and activities taking place at Dirtybird CampINN will be announced soon.
Dirtybird CampINN takes over its new home of Wyndham Orlando Resort in 2022, which means even more resort amenities to combine with an all-out party atmosphere for one unforgettable weekend. Staying at Dirtybird CampINN means the party rolls from your room balcony to the dance floor and over to the dining area in one swoop. Although you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips, guests do have the flexibility to leave and come back as needed.
Tickets, packages, and more information is available here. This includes a variety of different resort packages to choose from, which includes options for groups of different sizes and room types. Guests can also purchase a Weekend Pass if staying offsite or a VIP Upgrade which includes backstage access to a private pool and bar with loads of additional upgradeable activities.
Phase One Lineup (A-Z)
Chromeo (DJ Set)
Claude VonStroke
Dillinja
DJ Premier
DJ Heather b2b Colette
Eats Everything
Eprom
Ivy Lab
Maya Jane Coles
Skream
Walker & Royce
Purchase tickets to Dirtybird CampINN here!
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It’s that time of the year where we not only count down the final days of the year, but head south of the border to relax by the beach, soak up some sun, and listen to some of the world’s best electronic music in Tulum, Mexico. Zamna Tulum will once again be hosting another action-packed 10-day festival lineup at their majestic property that surrounds a cenote in the middle of the jungle. While there will likely be final additions made the program’s schedule, let’s dive into what we know of the lineup as there’s a lot to unpack.
Zamna’s opening party will kick off on New Year’s Eve with Artbat as the headliner for their Upperground label party. Artbat has been on a quite a run the past few years in the electronic music scene playing all around the world and is a veteran of the Zamna festival having played the last few years. Speaking of Zamna veterans, Tale of Us will bring their iconic Afterlife party back for another promising year. The lineup includes several Afterlife favorites such as Recondite, Stephan Bodzin and Tale of Us themselves. In addition, there are several rising Afterlife stars worth seeing including Colyn, Fideles and Innellea who will be playing a live set. Claptone will be bring his masquerade event on January 2nd, and Black Coffee will be bringing the South African house vibes on Saturday, January 8th.
New to Zamna is the Ibizan giant Circoloco, who has been hosting their parties all over the world for the last 20 years. Finally, the closing party will be held by the British label Renaissance, who will be bringing an epic lineup for what could be the best party Tulum will see this winter. Progressive house legends Sasha and John Digweed will go back-to-back, as will the Innervision labelmates Echonomist and Jimi Jules. Sebastian Leger will bring his Modular live set up that recently debuted at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) back in October, and the mighty Sven Vath will be bringing the crates for an extended vinyl set that will consist of only the best techno to be heard in the jungle.
You can check the full lineup for each day and buy tickets at the link below. We at Festival Squad are very much looking forward to returning to Zamna, as this already looks to be another year that will not disappoint.
Check out more information at the Zamna website here!
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Do LaB, the creators of the boutique festival experience Lightning in a Bottle, have revealed the lineup for the event’s 2022 return to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California. For five days on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-30, LIB will gather a unique blend of artists, an array of genres, and festival goers of all sorts. Each artist will play their own role in igniting the long awaited reconnection of the LIB community.
Since 2006, Do LaB has been a pivotal player in the west coast festival movement. LIB remains a prized destination for artists around the world to showcase their unique crafts within creative stage environments built for immersion and wonder. The result is a deep connection between crowd and performer that paves the way for peak musical experiences and genre-defying discovery.
LIB’s Lightning Stage remains a central artery through which live and electronic icons thrive. In 2022, the stage will showcase performances from Glass Animals, Kaytranada, GRiZ, plus SG Lewis, Purity Ring, and Chet Faker. British-Nigerian rapper Little Simz and singer-songwriter Empress Of will make their LIB debut, while Monolink makes a triumphant return to center stage with a new album and global notoriety in tow.
Lightning Stage
Glass Animals
Kaytranada
GRiZ
SG Lewis
Purity Ring
Chet Faker
Little Simz
Monolink
CHIKA
Empress Of
Rexx Life Raj
Elder Island
Lastlings
Blu DeTiger
Austin Millz
Gone Gone Beyond
Moontricks
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Muzi
Thunder, known traditionally as the event’s bass music enclave, will transform into a tree-lined theater where multiple genres will be showcased in the open-air with its biggest lineup to date. It remains the perfect container for a melting pot of styles topped by electronic composer and vocalist Big Wild, the cinematic tones of CloZee, and Los Angeles bass icon Ekali. Excitement for fans of the low-end continues with the experimental soundscapes of G Jones B2B EPROM, LSDream, Mr. Carmack and OPIUO. In line with the event’s mission to inspire cross-genre pollination, American rapper and singer GoldLink will take center stage alongside Jamaican reggae singer and rapper Koffee, and New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia.
Thunder Stage
Big Wild
CloZee
Ekali
G Jones b2b EPROM
GoldLink
Koffee
LSDREAM
Mr. Carmack
Big Freedia
Opiuo
Dirtwire
Ivy Lab
edIT
Memba
Elephant Heart
Rome In Silver
Of The Trees
Megan Hamilton
Jon Casey
The Librarian
A Hundred Drums
Kilamanzego
Khiva
Player Dave
Zebbler Encanti Experience
Those in the know will tell you tales of LIB’s famed house and techno hideaway, the Woogie stage, which will expand to a full day of Thursday programming for the 2022 event. The international lineup is topped by South-African forerunner Black Coffee, the inimitable Four Tet, globe-trotter Seth Troxler, and purveyor of deeper shades of UK house Maya Jane Coles. Jon Hopkins returns to the event with a new album designed for psychedelic therapy alongside fellow electronica pioneer Max Cooper, while melodic flag bearers Hernan Cattaneo, Yotto, WhoMadeWho and Innellea bring their emotive flavors to the show. Modern shades of house will too have their place at the Woogie, with next generation stars like VNSSA, Lubelski, SOHMI, HoneyLuv, and Carlita joining storied bellwethers like Kyle Watson, Detroit’s DJ Minx and LA’s Marques Wyatt.
Woogie Stage
Black Coffee
Four Tet
Seth Troxler
Maya Jane Coles
Jon Hopkins
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Hernan Cattaneo
Yotto
Kyle Watson
Eli & Fur
Max Cooper
WhoMadeWho
VNSSA
Innellea
DJ Minx
Lubelski
Mira
Marques Wyatt
SOHMI
Carlita
Paraleven
HoneyLuv
Jeremy Sole & Nickodemus
Caleesi & Sarah Kreis
Liam Fitzgerald
J. Gill
LIB 2022’s five-day experience will be kicked off by none other than the Desert Hearts Crew’s Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs and Porky for a picturesque return of their famed Lakeside Launch Party, this time taking over the new sandy enclave appropriately dubbed LIBeach. Adding to this, there will be a 4-hr Joe Kay Experience (Soulection) set on Thursday night at The Stacks. Do LaB is also premiering a new stage at LIB called The Junk Yard, which will be the home of the Junk In The Trunk art car. Seen at Burning Man, Junk in the Trunk will act as a stage backdrop and be mobile around the festival at times. The Junk Yard will replace Favela Bar as the event’s host for California’s favorite native house and techno artists.
For those looking for the joy of a camping festival with expanded creature comforts, LIB will for the first time offer a new VIP experience only Do LaB can dream up. VIP pass holders can get off their feet in backstage lounges at Lightning, Thunder, and Woogie, grab a quick drink in these areas at full bars, and watch headlining performances at the elevated Lightning Stage viewing area. For more info on VIP tickets, visit https://www.libfestival.org/tickets.
LIB is also excited to reveal a new boutique camping experience, Atlaswyld, a festival-within-a-festival featuring glamping options and elevated content ready to be explored. Wake up each morning in a luxurious Bell Tent, Kodiak, or Airstream to be met by tailored yoga and wellness classes, culinary programming, Happy Hour mixers, and other high-end encounters aimed to dazzle alongside the festival’s immersive landscape of wonder and discovery.
These new elements will complement the event’s nearly multi-decade commitment to bringing together forward-thinking music across many distinct stages, educational and cause-driven discussions and activities at The Compass, intriguing immersive programming from favorites like The Grand Artique, Unicorn Palace, The Mixtape and so much more.
Lightning in a Bottle is ready to return home to the beautiful shores of Buena Vista Lake in Southern California and reclaim its traditional Memorial Weekend date – May 25-30, 2022. Buena Vista Lake immediately brought comfort and familiarity to the LIB community thanks to its swim-friendly waters, abundant grassy topography and thick shade trees. 2022 will see this wondrous playground come further to life, creating an idyllic container for the reconnection we all need so deeply.
Learn more about LIB here!
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]]>The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with the wives of Norwegian immigrants. The city celebrates this every year with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival. In 1951, Time noted that
“Since the war, the coffee break has been written into union contracts”
The term subsequently became popular through a Pan-American Coffee Bureau ad campaign of 1952 which urged consumers, “Give yourself a Coffee-Break – and Get What Coffee Gives to You” John B. Watson, a behavioral psychologist who worked with Maxwell House later in his career, helped to popularize coffee breaks within the American culture.
Coffee breaks usually last from 10 to 20 minutes and frequently occur at the end of the first third of the work shift.
In some companies and some civil service, the coffee break may be observed formally at a set hour. In some places, a cart with hot and cold beverages and cakes, breads and pastries arrives at the same time morning and afternoon, an employer may contract with an outside caterer for daily service, or coffee breaks may take place away from the actual work-area in a designated cafeteria or tea room.
More generally, the phrase “coffee break” has also come to denote any break from work. Coffee was initially used for spiritual reasons. At least 1,100 years ago, traders brought coffee across the Red Sea.
At first, the Arabians made wine from the pulp of the fermented coffee berries. This beverage was known as qishr (kisher in modern usage) and was used during religious ceremonies.
Coffee drinking was prohibited by jurists and scholars meeting in Mecca in 1511, but the subject of whether it was intoxicating was hotly debated over the next 30 years until the ban was finally overturned in the mid-16th century. Use in religious rites among the Sufi branch of Islam led to coffee’s being put on trial in Mecca: it was accused of being a heretical substance, and its production and consumption were briefly repressed.
Coffee, regarded as a Muslim drink, was prohibited by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians until as late as 1889; it is now considered a national drink of Ethiopia for people of all faiths. Its early association in Europe with rebellious political activities led to Charles II outlawing coffeehouses from January 1676. Frederick the Great banned it in Prussia in 1777 for nationalistic and economic reasons.
“concerned about the price of import, he sought to force the public back to consuming beer”
Quite a number of members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church also avoid caffeinated drinks. In its teachings, the Church encourages members to avoid tea, coffee, and other stimulants.
Abstinence from coffee, tobacco, and alcohol by many Adventists has afforded a near-unique opportunity for studies to be conducted within that population group on the health effects of coffee drinking, free from confounding factors.
One study was able to show a weak but statistically significant association between coffee consumption and mortality from ischemic heart disease, other cardiovascular disease, all cardiovascular diseases combined, and all causes of death. For a time, there had been controversy in the Jewish community.
Whether the coffee seed was a legume and therefore prohibited for Passover. Upon petition from coffeemaker Maxwell House, the coffee seed was classified in 1923 as a berry rather than a seed by orthodox Jewish rabbi Hersch Kohn, and therefore kosher for Passover.
]]>The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with the wives of Norwegian immigrants. The city celebrates this every year with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival. In 1951, Time noted that
“Since the war, the coffee break has been written into union contracts”
The term subsequently became popular through a Pan-American Coffee Bureau ad campaign of 1952 which urged consumers, “Give yourself a Coffee-Break – and Get What Coffee Gives to You” John B. Watson, a behavioral psychologist who worked with Maxwell House later in his career, helped to popularize coffee breaks within the American culture.
Coffee breaks usually last from 10 to 20 minutes and frequently occur at the end of the first third of the work shift.
In some companies and some civil service, the coffee break may be observed formally at a set hour. In some places, a cart with hot and cold beverages and cakes, breads and pastries arrives at the same time morning and afternoon, an employer may contract with an outside caterer for daily service, or coffee breaks may take place away from the actual work-area in a designated cafeteria or tea room.
More generally, the phrase “coffee break” has also come to denote any break from work. Coffee was initially used for spiritual reasons. At least 1,100 years ago, traders brought coffee across the Red Sea.
At first, the Arabians made wine from the pulp of the fermented coffee berries. This beverage was known as qishr (kisher in modern usage) and was used during religious ceremonies.
Coffee drinking was prohibited by jurists and scholars meeting in Mecca in 1511, but the subject of whether it was intoxicating was hotly debated over the next 30 years until the ban was finally overturned in the mid-16th century. Use in religious rites among the Sufi branch of Islam led to coffee’s being put on trial in Mecca: it was accused of being a heretical substance, and its production and consumption were briefly repressed.
Coffee, regarded as a Muslim drink, was prohibited by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians until as late as 1889; it is now considered a national drink of Ethiopia for people of all faiths. Its early association in Europe with rebellious political activities led to Charles II outlawing coffeehouses from January 1676. Frederick the Great banned it in Prussia in 1777 for nationalistic and economic reasons.
“concerned about the price of import, he sought to force the public back to consuming beer”
Quite a number of members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church also avoid caffeinated drinks. In its teachings, the Church encourages members to avoid tea, coffee, and other stimulants.
Abstinence from coffee, tobacco, and alcohol by many Adventists has afforded a near-unique opportunity for studies to be conducted within that population group on the health effects of coffee drinking, free from confounding factors.
One study was able to show a weak but statistically significant association between coffee consumption and mortality from ischemic heart disease, other cardiovascular disease, all cardiovascular diseases combined, and all causes of death. For a time, there had been controversy in the Jewish community.
Whether the coffee seed was a legume and therefore prohibited for Passover. Upon petition from coffeemaker Maxwell House, the coffee seed was classified in 1923 as a berry rather than a seed by orthodox Jewish rabbi Hersch Kohn, and therefore kosher for Passover.
]]>The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with the wives of Norwegian immigrants. The city celebrates this every year with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival. In 1951, Time noted that
“Since the war, the coffee break has been written into union contracts”
The term subsequently became popular through a Pan-American Coffee Bureau ad campaign of 1952 which urged consumers, “Give yourself a Coffee-Break – and Get What Coffee Gives to You” John B. Watson, a behavioral psychologist who worked with Maxwell House later in his career, helped to popularize coffee breaks within the American culture.
Coffee breaks usually last from 10 to 20 minutes and frequently occur at the end of the first third of the work shift.
In some companies and some civil service, the coffee break may be observed formally at a set hour. In some places, a cart with hot and cold beverages and cakes, breads and pastries arrives at the same time morning and afternoon, an employer may contract with an outside caterer for daily service, or coffee breaks may take place away from the actual work-area in a designated cafeteria or tea room.
More generally, the phrase “coffee break” has also come to denote any break from work. Coffee was initially used for spiritual reasons. At least 1,100 years ago, traders brought coffee across the Red Sea.
At first, the Arabians made wine from the pulp of the fermented coffee berries. This beverage was known as qishr (kisher in modern usage) and was used during religious ceremonies.
Coffee drinking was prohibited by jurists and scholars meeting in Mecca in 1511, but the subject of whether it was intoxicating was hotly debated over the next 30 years until the ban was finally overturned in the mid-16th century. Use in religious rites among the Sufi branch of Islam led to coffee’s being put on trial in Mecca: it was accused of being a heretical substance, and its production and consumption were briefly repressed.
Coffee, regarded as a Muslim drink, was prohibited by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians until as late as 1889; it is now considered a national drink of Ethiopia for people of all faiths. Its early association in Europe with rebellious political activities led to Charles II outlawing coffeehouses from January 1676. Frederick the Great banned it in Prussia in 1777 for nationalistic and economic reasons.
“concerned about the price of import, he sought to force the public back to consuming beer”
Quite a number of members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church also avoid caffeinated drinks. In its teachings, the Church encourages members to avoid tea, coffee, and other stimulants.
Abstinence from coffee, tobacco, and alcohol by many Adventists has afforded a near-unique opportunity for studies to be conducted within that population group on the health effects of coffee drinking, free from confounding factors.
One study was able to show a weak but statistically significant association between coffee consumption and mortality from ischemic heart disease, other cardiovascular disease, all cardiovascular diseases combined, and all causes of death. For a time, there had been controversy in the Jewish community.
Whether the coffee seed was a legume and therefore prohibited for Passover. Upon petition from coffeemaker Maxwell House, the coffee seed was classified in 1923 as a berry rather than a seed by orthodox Jewish rabbi Hersch Kohn, and therefore kosher for Passover.
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