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Umilk Coffee Machine Delivers Milk Foam & Quick Espresso
The Umilk coffee machine makes café-style milk coffee at home with 25-second heat-up, automatic capsule brewing, and both hot and cold milk options.
Climate Change Fuels Coffee Rust Crisis in Central America
Rising temperatures and humidity have triggered a coffee rust epidemic in Central America, slashing yields by 50% and threatening 2 million farmers' livelihoods.
How Climate Change Will Push Up Coffee Prices by 2050
A UN report warns that rising temperatures could shrink global coffee farming areas, especially in Brazil, raising prices by 2050.
Yunnan to Build Coffee Traceability System for Quality Control
Yunnan’s coffee industry is launching a full traceability system by 2014 to track origin, altitude, and processing steps via barcode.
Melbourne Named World’s Best Coffee City
A Booking.com survey of 1,000 global travellers ranked Melbourne as having the best coffee, beating Vienna, Rome and Sydney.
Coffee Grind Art: Creative Uses Beyond Brewing
A university student turns freshly ground coffee powder into detailed art mosaics, proving coffee grounds have more uses than just brewing.
Edible Coffee Cup Made Entirely from Dark Chocolate
A dark chocolate cup holds an iced macchiato—once you finish the coffee, eat the cup. Here's how it works and why coffee lovers love it.
Yunnan’s Coffee Boom and Traceability Push
Yunnan’s coffee production has surged to 1.4 million acres and over 80,000 tonnes—but can it build a premium reputation? A major farm trials full traceability.
Pregnancy, Coffee, and Low Birth Weight Risks
Drinking coffee during pregnancy may raise the risk of low birth weight babies and prolong gestation, especially with higher caffeine intake.
Harvard Study Finds Coffee Lowers Suicide Risk by Half
Drinking 2–4 cups of coffee daily may cut suicide risk by 50%, says a Harvard study linking caffeine to lower depression rates.
Where Was Starbucks' First Store?
Starbucks' original shop opened in 1971 at Pike Place Market, Seattle. Its address and early history explained.
Two Cups of Strong Coffee Daily May Reverse Early Alzheimer’s
US researchers found that a daily dose of 500mg caffeine—about two strong coffees—can improve memory and reduce Alzheimer’s-linked proteins in mice.
Coffee vs Tea: Which One Is Healthier?
Coffee generally wins for health—but if you drink green tea, it may be better. Black tea drinkers should stick with coffee.
Scandinavian-Style Brewed Coffee Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Drinking Scandinavian-style brewed coffee over four times daily may lower breast cancer risk, especially compared to instant coffee, a Swedish study finds.
Coffee Grounds Contain High Levels of Antioxidants
Research shows different brewing methods leave varying antioxidant levels in coffee grounds. Some methods retain more beneficial compounds than others.
Two-Thirds of Americans Drink Coffee Daily
Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee, with most having their first cup within an hour of waking. See the key habits and stats.
How Hangzhou Hosted the World’s Largest Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting
In 2011, Hangzhou set a record with 100 baristas brewing and 1,000 people tasting Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee simultaneously.
Chongqing’s Spicy Coffee: How Hot Is It Really?
A Danish WBC-winning barista invented a coffee with chili heat. Now sold in Chongqing, this 'spicy coffee' comes in three heat levels. We break down the flavor, the recipe, and who drinks it.
How Viora Lid Prevents Spills in Takeaway Coffee Cups
Seattle-based Vaporpath’s Viora Lid reduces spills by 94% thanks to its angled design, mimicking ceramic cup drinking while preserving aroma.
How U.S. Coffee Brands Create Memorable Ad Campaigns
Explore the creative strategies behind standout U.S. coffee ads, from bold visuals to storytelling techniques that connect with coffee lovers.