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How a Photographer Captured Coffee Mid-Splash
US photographer Jack Long spent a year mastering techniques to make coffee splash dramatically—and then freeze the moment in midair.
Global Coffee Output Hits 35-Year Low
Climate change is shrinking prime coffee-growing regions. 2023 saw the lowest global coffee production in 35 years, with predictions of near-total loss by 2080.
American Artist Paints Mona Lisa Using Only Coffee
U.S. artist Karen Ilrand creates detailed artworks, including a coffee recreation of the Mona Lisa, using only brewed coffee as her medium.
How Coffee Inspires Writing and Creativity
Discover how coffee fuels creativity, sharpens focus, and influences writing habits based on research and real writer routines.
Guatemala Declares Coffee Emergency as Rust Spreads
Over 70% of Guatemala’s coffee farms are hit by coffee leaf rust, leading to a national emergency and 100,000 job losses.
How Arabs Use Coffee to Signal Attitudes and Intentions
In Palestinian and broader Arab culture, coffee is a powerful social signal. Refusing an offer can imply offense, while specific cups mark reconciliation or departure.
Coffee-Powered Car Hits 105km/h Using Bean Waste
A Ford F100 pickup modified with a Bean Machine engine ran on coffee waste fuel at 65mph (105km/h), setting a speed record for coffee-fueled vehicles.
World’s Largest Coffee Bean Mural Uses 1 Million Beans
A mural titled 'Awakening' was made using 1 million coffee beans over 12 days, covering 30 square meters and weighing 397 pounds.
How Nero Coffee Beat Starbucks in the UK
Nero Coffee outperformed Starbucks in asset returns, expansion, and stock growth by focusing on experiential retail—here’s how.
Starbucks Opens First Mobile Coffee Shop in the U.S.
Starbucks has launched its first mobile coffee shop in Colorado, a modular, LEED-certified design with no seating, offering quick service like a food truck.
How Japanese Starbucks Turns Chalkboard Art Into Local Culture
Japanese Starbucks locations feature intricate chalkboard art blending coffee, seasonal products, and local culture—especially cherry blossoms—creating eye-catching storefront displays.
Guatemala Declares Coffee Emergency Over Rust Disease
Guatemala's president declared a national emergency due to coffee leaf rust affecting 70% of plantations, risking a 40% production drop by 2014.
How a Brazilian Coffee Brand Conquered China’s Market
A lesser-known Brazilian coffee brand cracked China by targeting niche channels, then scaling through supermarkets and planned cafés.
How Costa Rica Built Its Specialty Coffee Legacy
Costa Rica’s high-altitude farms and strict quality controls turned coffee into 'golden seeds'—here’s how small estates now win global COE awards.
Vietnam Central Highlands Coffee Harvest Falls 25% After Drought
Vietnam’s 2012 coffee harvest dropped over 25% after the worst drought in a decade hit the Central Highlands, cutting rainfall to half normal levels.
How Coffee Grounds Became Sustainable Fashion Fabric
Taiwanese firm Singtex turns used coffee grounds into a functional textile fiber used by Nike and The North Face. Here's how it works.
Starbucks Extends Keurig Capsule Deal With Green Mountain for 5 Years
Starbucks will keep supplying coffee capsules for Keurig machines through a new five-year deal with Green Mountain Coffee. Sales of Starbucks capsules grew over 75% year-on-year.
Why Skip Starbucks for Coffee in China?
Discover why many Chinese coffee drinkers are moving away from Starbucks toward cheaper, faster options like McDonald’s or quieter cafés like Costa.
Starbucks Opens First Store in Vietnam
Vietnam’s first Starbucks launched early on January 31, ahead of its February 1 schedule. The country is the world’s second-largest coffee producer.
Velokafi: Bike-Friendly Coffee Spots in Switzerland
Velokafi turns bike parking into café seating—here’s how Swiss cities encourage cycling with built-in coffee stops.