Coffee News
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
The Super Siphon: How to Brew Coffee with an Upgraded Siphon Pot
Learn how to use an upgraded siphon pot—like the 'Café Barão'—to brew better coffee with precision, safety, and flair.
How a Jingdezhen Ceramicist Designed an Eastern Aesthetic Coffee Dripper
A Shanghai-trained ceramic designer in Jingdezhen created a pour-over dripper blending minimalism, function, and Eastern aesthetics for specialty coffee.
Single Origin vs Blend Coffee: What Makes Black Coffee Special?
Discover the key differences between single origin and blended coffee, plus a beginner’s guide to tasting pure black coffee like a pro.
Best Home Coffee Machines for a Great Morning Brew
Explore four common home coffee machines, including affordable drip models, and how they can simplify your morning brew routine.
Zoo Coffee 2016 Shift: Phasing Out Franchises for Direct Stores
Zoo Coffee plans to close new franchises in 2016, focusing instead on 70–80 new company-owned stores and cutting its reliance on 'Korean-style' branding.
10 Stylish Coffee Shops Worth Visiting in Nanchang
Explore 10 unique coffee spots in Nanchang, from animal-themed cafés to minimalist minimalist shops, each offering a distinct vibe and experience.
Zoo Coffee Dumps Franchise Model Amid Scandal
Zoo Coffee is abandoning its troubled franchise model, slashing expansion plans, and refuting rumors of a buyout by Kopi Luwak.
How to Steam Milk and Pour Latte Art at Home
Learn how to steam milk and pour basic latte art with your home espresso setup using fresh milk, a steam wand, and proper technique.
Espresso vs Single Origin Coffee: Key Differences
Learn how espresso and single origin coffee differ in brewing methods, flavor profiles, and usage. Understand the role of espresso in coffee culture.
Coffee Fingerprints and Grounds Create Unique Art
Indonesian artist Ghidaq al-Nizar turns coffee grounds and fingerprints into striking, moody artworks—here’s how he does it.
How Loft-Style Cafés Create Iconic Coffee Spaces
Discover how loft-style cafés use open layouts, industrial charm, and artistic touches to craft memorable coffee experiences.
How to Make Fancy Coffee Art Without Barista Skills
Use the Ripple coffee latte art machine to create café-quality designs at home — no pouring skills needed, but it’s pricey.
How to Brew Great Coffee at Home by Region
Choose the right coffee beans and brewing method based on your season and location, with expert tips on roast, grind, water temp, and milk.
Korean Tube Coffee: Portable 40ml Single Servings
South Korea’s ONDAY COFFEE sells single-serve coffee in 40ml glass tubes—just add ice or hot water for an instant cup. Available in 6, 12, or 24-packs.
How to Choose the Right Coffee Machine for Morning Brewing
Find the best home coffee machine for your morning routine—compare drip, capsule, semi-auto, and fully-auto types with prices and pros.
British COSTA Ground Coffee: Full Flavor for All Brewers
This non-instant, medium-coarse Costa coffee offers rich aroma and smooth body, ideal for pour-over, French press and drip machines.
How Coffee Box Got Star Power and Switched from Starbucks to Its Own Brand
Learn how Coffee Box went from a Starbucks delivery service to its own brand, backed by celebrities like Li Jing and Dai Jun.
How Mobile Coffee Delivery Became a Thing
Coffee delivery brands like CoffeeBox use hyperlocal micro-roasting spots to get hot coffee to users in under 20 minutes. Here's how.
How Wang Jiang Built a Coffee Brand to Rival Starbucks via Delivery
Wang Jiang launched Coffee Box in 2015 after starting with Starbucks deliveries. Now, its orders rival those of Starbucks, with 500 planned production points by 2016.
Travel Coffee Spots: From Cat Cafés to Treehouse Bars
Explore unique international coffee experiences beyond the cup—like cat cafés in Paris, rat-themed cafés in London, and a bird-themed bar in France.