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Why Korean-Style Cafés Collapsed in China Within a Year
Korean-style cafés boomed after K-drama hits, but folded fast. Most failed due to poor management, weak localisation, and overexpansion.
How Civet Coffee Beans Are Naturally Selected Before Roasting
Civets instinctively choose only the ripest, sweetest coffee cherries, improving flavor before the beans even reach the roaster.
How Much Does a Cup of Coffee Really Cost? Global Comparison
Discover the true cost of making coffee at home across 27 countries, including electricity use and beans—find out where it's cheapest.
Tokyo 'Café' Offers Teen Walks With Optional Slaps
In Tokyo’s Akihabara, some cafés now offer paid 'high school girl walks,' with services including hugs or slaps—but not sex. Here’s what the service includes.
8 Foods You Should Never Eat with Coffee
Drinking coffee with certain foods can cause negative reactions. Here are 8 foods to avoid mixing with your coffee, backed by science.
Nude Models Promote Nestlé’s New Coffee Companion
Nude models wearing body paint advertised Nestlé’s new coffee companion in NYC. Here’s why they did it and how people reacted.
China’s Coffee Market Growth: 1998–2015 Trends
How much coffee did China consume in 2012? From 19.9k bags to 110k, annual growth hit 12.8%. See how fast China caught up — and where it’s headed.
Indonesian Artist Paints with Coffee on Dried Leaves
An Indonesian artist creates detailed artwork by combining coffee stains with watercolor on dried leaves, showcasing creativity during his afternoon tea.
Why China Could Be the Next Big Coffee Market
With annual growth near 20%, China is on track to become the world’s most promising coffee-consuming nation, far outpacing global trends.
Does Coffee Stain Your Teeth? What Science Says
Yes, coffee stains teeth—but you don’t have to quit it. Learn how to reduce staining while still enjoying your daily brew.
Do Civet and Elephant Dung Coffees Really Taste Good?
Civet and elephant dung coffees are famous for their unusual origins. But do they actually taste better? Here’s what science and flavor profiles reveal.
Four Graduates Run Specialty Coffee Shop With a Resident Cat Manager
In Guangzhou, four highly educated friends opened 1 Coffee, a cozy art-inspired café with rotating single origins and a resident feline manager.
How a San Francisco Barista Makes Viral Minion Latte Art
A San Francisco barista shares how she creates viral Minion latte art and why customers keep coming back for it.
World’s First 24K Gold-Plated 3-Group Slayer Espresso Machine
The first 24K gold-plated 3-group Slayer espresso machine was custom-built for a new NYC café focusing on South American beans.
What It’s Really Like to Be a Barista: Behind the Specialty Coffee Counter
Baristas juggle precise technique, quirky equipment, and eccentric clientele. Discover the real routines, rituals, and skills behind the specialty coffee trade.
Plantable Coffee Cups That Grow Into Trees
A California startup makes coffee cups that can be planted to grow plants or trees—or composted in 180 days if not.
Why Korean-Style Cafés Are Closing Across China
Most Korean-style cafés in China fail due to poor location, weak management, and overreliance on coffee sales. Profits often come from food, not drinks.
How to Capture Milk and Coffee Splashes With High-Speed Photography
Learn how Russian photographer Dina Belenko uses high-speed flash and stroboscopic techniques to freeze dynamic milk and coffee splash art in mid-air.
How to Make Iced Coffee at Home with BOD This Summer
Skip the heat with BOD’s cold brew-style coffee maker—just add coffee grounds and cold water for a refreshing, less acidic iced coffee.
Scientists Discover Coffee Berry Borer’s Weakness in Gut Bacteria
New research reveals that gut microbes help the coffee berry borer tolerate caffeine. Without them, the pest can’t survive on coffee beans.