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This Striking Tehran Coffee Shop’s Design Will Amaze You
A Tehran coffee shop designed by Hooman Balazadeh features a dramatic radial ceiling and bold geometry in just 75 sq m.
8 Practical Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Discover how used coffee grounds can deodorize your fridge, exfoliate skin, fertilize plants, and more—with exact steps and ratios.
How a Lover Built a 12-Square-Meter Coffee Shop from Scrap
Handyman Qiao Xiaodao transformed a 12-square-meter space into a cozy coffee shop using salvaged materials, all in just nine days.
What Your Coffee Grind Says About Your Life Philosophy
Your coffee brewing method reveals more than taste — it shows your personality. See how grind type connects to lifestyle choices.
How to Plan a Coffee Lover’s Wedding
Ten creative ways to infuse your wedding with coffee-themed details—from coffee carts to espresso-flavored desserts—for a unique guest experience.
Google Fiber Tests High-Speed Home Coffee Delivery
Google Fiber introduces a concept service blending ultrafast internet with home coffee delivery via a dedicated 'coffee cable'.
How the White Coffee Index Rates Tech City Life Quality
Find out how white coffee prices and café culture help rank the world’s top tech cities for living and working.
How Starbucks Built the Best Retail Coffee App
Starbucks’ mobile app drives over 5 million monthly sales and powers its digital loyalty program with 20 million members. Here’s how it works.
Starbucks Japan Introduces Payment Phone Case
Starbucks Japan’s new STARBUCKS TOUCH The Cup phone case lets users pay for coffee via NFC—no card needed. Comes with ¥1,000 stored value.
The Cruel Truth Behind Civet Coffee Production
Investigative report reveals how rare kopi luwak coffee is produced under cruel conditions, with fewer than 500 pounds made yearly.
This Cafe Serves Meals Made From Expired Food
A UK cafe uses expired food to cook quality meals, saving 200 tonnes since 2013. Now part of a global network of 120+ eateries.
San Francisco’s KitTea Café Offers Cat Therapy for Tech Workers
KitTea is San Francisco’s only cat café, offering java, tea, and feline company in Hayes Valley—book ahead for a 1-hour slot with adoptable cats.
Former Deputy District Head Starts Coffee Shop and Startup Incubator
Can a former Chinese deputy district head succeed in business? Gu Jianwei left office to launch a 3W-style coffee shop and startup hub in Wuxi, aiming to support entrepreneurship.
6 Home Coffee Brewing Methods Explained in Animation
Learn six popular home coffee brewing methods—pourover, Chemex, French press, siphon, moka pot, and more—in this 2015 animated guide.
How China’s Two-Child Policy Affects Coffee Franchise Growth
The two-child policy is expected to bring 52 million more kids by 2028, shifting cafe demand toward family-friendly spaces and fueling franchise growth.
Meet 10 Specialty Coffee Professionals in China’s Second Barista Profile
Discover the stories, cities, and coffee philosophies of 10 unique baristas and coffee professionals from China’s second ‘Secret Barista Archive’ feature.
Witness the Birth of China’s Next World-Class Barista
Eight top COSTA baristas compete in Shanghai this weekend for a chance to represent China at the global finals in London.
How Much Caffeine Is Too Much for Kidney Stones?
Drinking too many caffeinated drinks may raise kidney stone risk. Research shows high caffeine intake increases urinary calcium, a key factor in stone formation.
14 Coffee Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
From the discovery of coffee by goats to the water used per pound of beans, here are surprising truths every coffee fan should know.
Kenya Coffee Consumption Up 46% in 5 Years
Africa's coffee demand surged 20% from 2009–2014. Kenya saw 46% domestic consumption growth from 2010–2014, driven by urban middle-class demand.