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Greek Cafe Leaves Doors Open for Stray Dogs Each Night
After closing, Hott Spott café in Lesbos lets stray dogs sleep inside. See how this simple act supports animals affected by Greece’s economic crisis.
How to Turn Coffee Stains into Art: 480 Monster Drawings & Tips
Discover how coffee stains became 480 illustrated monsters and learn practical stain-removal tricks from artists who embrace the mess.
Perci Ruby Coffee Sells for 1010 Yuan a Cup
Taiwan’s Quali Café sells a 180ml cup of rare Panamanian Geisha for 1010 yuan—here’s why it costs as much as luxury perfume.
A Cozy Corner: Coffee, Books, and Sunshine at Guanzhong Bookstore
Discover how a beloved bookstore café blends coffee, reading, and nostalgia in a warm, nostalgic space set to relocate.
250-Square-Foot Aerated Coffee Bar with Greenery and Book Nooks
Discover how a 250-square-foot coffee bar in Hebei blends indoor greenery, modular shelving, and cozy reading nooks into a refreshing oxygen-rich space.
A Ceramicist Who Made a Coffee Cup and Then Its Perfect Pairing Dish
Discover how a passionate ceramic artist from Jingdezhen created a unique coffee cup and matching dish purely out of artistic love, not commerce.
Is China’s Coffee Competing With Milk Tea or Luxury Wine?
Chinese coffee struggles with high prices and low adoption—but the real competition isn’t foreign brews, it’s affordable drinks like milk tea.
How S’well Became the World’s Most Stylish Insulated Bottle
The S’well bottle keeps drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24, while reducing plastic waste. It’s also a favorite of Starbucks.
Black Butler Funtom Cafe: Tokyo’s Anime-Themed Coffee Experience
Explore the limited-edition menu, themed drinks, and exclusive merchandise at Tokyo’s Black Butler Funtom Cafe, running Jan 18–Feb 14, 2016.
Coffee Brands Battle for Share in Jinan’s Booming Market
Jinan’s coffee scene is heating up with massive new cafés, fast-food chains, and global retailers all entering the market within months.
Costa Rica Coffee Plantations Shrink 6.4% in 30 Years
Costa Rica’s coffee farmland dropped from 89,881ha in 1984 to 84,133ha in 2015, pressured by urban sprawl and falling global prices.
Turkish Coffee Rituals, Brewing, and Fortune-Telling
Learn how to brew traditional Turkish coffee with thick foam, and discover the cultural tradition of reading coffee grounds for fortune-telling.
Top Starbuck Christmas 2024 Insulated Cups for Gifting
Discover 2024’s most popular Starbuck Christmas-themed insulated cups—sizes, materials, prices, and features to help you choose the perfect festive gift.
Christmas Coffee Shop Promotions Sell Out Limited-Edition Items
Limited-edition coffee cups, holiday drinks, and themed memberships fly off shelves at specialty coffee shops ahead of Christmas.
Why Working from a Café Boosts Your Productivity
Five science-backed reasons why coffee shops help professionals focus, create, and enjoy better coffee while they work.
Coffee-Themed Platform Game Caffeine Lets You Pick Beans on Your Phone
Discover Caffeine, a 3D action-platform game where you play as a coffee worker hunting perfect ingredients to brew the ultimate cup.
Huawei Alumni Launch Tech-Themed Cafe Xiaoju in Beijing
Xiaoju Coffee opened in December 2015 in Beijing’s Haidian District, founded by former Huawei employees and backed by a crowdfunding model.
How to Style Coffee for Stunning Smartphone Photos
Learn how to shoot beautiful coffee photos with just your phone—using light, books, color, and creative angles for eye-catching results.
How Coffee Cup Lids Evolved with the Help of Star Wars
Explore how coffee cup lids evolved to prevent spills and retain heat, and see how even Star Wars-inspired designs play a role.
Two-Sided Coffee Cup Lets You Drink Right Side Up or Upside Down
This innovative coffee cup is designed to be used right side up or flipped — no spills, no hassle, just clever functionality.