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How to Choose Milk for Steaming Latte Art
To get stable, velvety microfoam, choose whole fresh milk with at least 3% fat. Avoid reconstituted or ultra-processed milk—it won’t steam properly.
What Makes a Real Cappuccino?
A true cappuccino has a milk foam dome over 1/3 of the cup, an espresso crema ring, and a strong coffee flavor—here’s how to recognize it.
Barista Exam Breakdown: What’s Tested at Each Level
Discover the exact knowledge areas and scoring weights for beginner, intermediate, and advanced barista exams in this official skills guide.
How Swiss Collectors Obsess Over Coffee Lids
Swiss coffee lid collecting is a niche hobby with over 40,000 enthusiasts. Discover the history, designs, and clubs behind these printed milk caps.
Swiss Chalets: Traditional Mountain Homes and Coffee Culture
Discover the history and design of Switzerland’s iconic chalets, from Alpine farms to cozy cafes serving authentic Swiss coffee.
What Is an SCAA Cupping Judge Certification?
Learn how to become an SCAA Cupping Judge through a rigorous 42-sample, 40-hour course testing sensory and comparative skills.
What Is a CQI Q Grader in Coffee?
To become a CQI Q Grader, you must pass a 3-day exam with 22 tests covering green grading, cupping, and sensory skills. Here’s how it works.
How to distinguish gourmet coffee Gourmet coffee
Recently, when you visit a coffee shop or shop in a supermarket, you may find that many coffee products are called gourmet coffee. The halo of this title attracts many coffee fans to buy it. But what kind of coffee can be called gourmet coffee? It is rather complicated to answer this question. You may have noticed that the last time you
What Is the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI)?
Learn how the Coffee Quality Institute boosts coffee quality and farmer incomes through training, quality-focused trade, and global leadership development.
What Is the CQI Q Coffee System?
Learn how the CQI Q Coffee System certifies specialty-grade green coffee and builds trust between producers and buyers worldwide.
How Pu'er Became China’s Coffee Heartland
Pu'er produces over half of China’s coffee, with premium 'Simao Arabica' scoring higher than Colombian beans. Here’s how the region built its global reputation.
Starbucks' Coffee Knowledge Quiz
Discover the details behind Starbucks' internal coffee test—how many questions it has, what topics it covers, and how baristas are evaluated.
China’s Coffee Industry at a Crossroads
China’s coffee sector faces pressure from foreign giants over trademarks and market control. Can domestic brands like '' break through?
How Starbucks Became a Technology Company Beyond Coffee
Starbucks integrates wireless charging, iBeacon tracking, and IoT systems—here’s how the coffee chain became a leading retail tech innovator.
Wanning Opens Its First Rural Coffee Hub
Wanning’s first rural coffee station, Yanglan Coffee Station, opened July 18 near Dongshan Hill. Built with community labor and investment, it’s part of a larger flower tourism project.
Zhongyuan’s First Coffee Art Life Hall Opens in Zhengzhou
Zhongyuan’s first coffee art life hall, part of a temporary sales center by Kangqiao Real Estate, opened July 18 near Erqi Wanda Plaza in Zhengzhou.
1895 Startup Coffee Opens at Tianjin University
China’s first university-based startup coffee with full-cycle incubation services launched at Tianjin University, backed by alumni mentors and investors.
ICE Sugar Futures Fall as Arabica Coffee Rises
ICE Arabica coffee futures jumped over 5% to a four-week high, while raw sugar futures dropped 1.2% on July 23.
How Coffee Shops Are Becoming Bank Branches
Banks are teaming up with coffee shops to create relaxed service spaces. Three such 'coffee banks' have launched in China already.
How Drinking Coffee Can Lower Suicide Risk
Drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee daily may cut suicide risk by half, Harvard research finds, thanks to caffeine’s mood-boosting effects.