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Kiss-Shaped Coffee Cup Lid Brings a Smile to Solo Drinkers
A South Korean designer created a playful coffee cup lid shaped like lips—perfect for solo coffee drinkers craving a fun morning ritual.
Korea’s Toilet-Themed Café Serves Poop-Shaped Food
A Seoul café themed around toilets serves food and drinks shaped like poop. The quirky spot attracts adventurous eaters with cute presentation.
How Much Coffee Is Too Much? Daily Limits Explained
Learn the safe daily coffee intake and health risks of overconsumption, based on research-backed caffeine limits.
Free Coffee from a Yawn-Sensing Coffee Machine
A Dutch coffee company installed facial recognition in airport coffee machines to dispense free coffee when users yawned—over 210 passengers benefited.
Is Decaf Coffee Just as Healthy as Regular Coffee?
Most studies show limited evidence for decaf coffee’s health benefits, but it’s not harmful either. Here’s what research really says.
Nike to Build $110K Luxury Coffee Shop at HQ
Nike plans to spend $110,000 on a high-end coffee shop inside its Portland HQ expansion, part of a larger campus upgrade.
Why First Dates Often Happen at Starbucks
A dating app survey found 51% of men and 39% of women prefer Starbucks for first dates—here’s why it’s the default choice.
10 Creative Coffee Designs You’ll Actually Want to Buy
From a 30-second microwave espresso maker to a coffee-flavored beer, these 10 clever coffee accessories and products redefine how we enjoy our daily brew.
How a Melbourne Car Repair Shop Became a Stylish Coffee Spot
An old Melbourne car workshop was transformed into a minimalist industrial coffee shop by Australian architects ZWEI, now home to specialty brand Code Black Coffee.
Climate Change Threatens Global Coffee Supply
Climate change is shrinking coffee yields and pushing Arabica to the brink. Here’s how warming temperatures and extreme weather endanger your daily brew.
Low-Cost Specialty Coffee in the Third Wave
Explore how low-cost specialty coffee emerged in China’s third-wave scene, with real examples and affordable FrontStreet beans under $15.
Why Coffee Struggles to Catch On in China
Coffee faces cultural, sensory, and practical hurdles in China. Here’s why it hasn’t become mainstream — yet.
Why Did Starbucks Executives Visit a Young Chinese Café?
A playful, youth-focused café in Qingdao drew a visit from Starbucks execs. Here’s what made their concept stand out.
Two Exceptional Blue Bottle Coffee Shops Just Opened in Tokyo
Blue Bottle Coffee has launched two flagship stores in Tokyo—Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Roastery & Cafe and Aoyama Cafe—bringing minimalist design and craft coffee to Japan.
How an American Built a Specialty Coffee Brand in Pu'er
An American expat launched a specialty coffee brand in Pu'er, China, focusing on high-quality beans and community-driven farming practices.
How Traditional Cafés Are Reinventing Themselves with Makerspaces and Hybrid Models
Facing declining foot traffic and rising costs, traditional cafés in China are turning to hybrid business models like 'café + retail' and maker spaces to survive.
Why Coffee Splashes Out of Lidded Disposable Cups
Coffee often spills through the lid hole when jostled, especially during steps 7 to 10 of walking. Cup design and your pace matter.
How Coffee Helps Prevent Skin Spots, New Study Finds
Drinking two or more cups of coffee daily may reduce UV-induced skin spots, thanks to polyphenols like chlorogenic acid, studies suggest.
What to Consider First When Starting a Crowdfunded Coffee Shop
Opening a coffee shop with a group? Learn why high overhead, poor location, and weak management sank one 80-person-funded café—and how to avoid the same.
From Dishwasher to Champion: How Jack Hanna Built His Own Coffee Shop
Learn how former dishwasher and world latte art champion Jack Hanna built a high-volume Australian coffee shop with 1,500 daily drinks and 2,500 design sketches.