Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Make Mediterranean Coffee with Spices and Chocolate
Learn how to make a fragrant Mediterranean-style coffee with black coffee, chocolate syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom.
Turkish Cola Coffee: A Classic Meets Pop Culture
Learn how to make Turkish cola coffee—a chilled mix of dark roast coffee, two kinds of ice cream, and cola, born among Turkish immigrants in the American South.
What Is Strong Irish Coffee and How to Make It
Learn how to make traditional Irish Coffee with Irish whiskey, sugar, hot coffee, and cream. Includes ingredients, steps, and serving tips.
How Turkey Secularized Coffee Culture First
Discover how Turkey made coffee a public drink over 300 years ago, planting Europe’s first coffeehouse seeds.
How to Understand Southeast Asian Coffee Culture
Explore the origins of Kopitiam culture, decode menu terms like Kopi O and Kopi C, and learn how colonialism shaped coffee habits in Singapore and Malaysia.
Why Mild, Clean Coffee Tastes So Memorable
Mild coffee doesn’t lack flavor — its subtle bitterness and sweetness create a lasting impression many find deeply satisfying.
How Chinese-Style Coffee Culture Has Evolved Over Time
Explore how coffee culture adapted in China—from European roots to modern interpretations blending Taoism, design, and ethics in local cafés.
How Parisian Cafés Shaped French Literary History
Discover how Paris cafés like Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots nurtured writers like Sartre and Hemingway, fueling French literary tradition.
Lu Xun and Gongfei Café: Shanghai’s Literary Coffee Spot
Why was Gongfei Café famous? Not for its coffee, but for hosting Lu Xun and left-wing writers during Shanghai’s 1930s literary scene.
How Japan’s First Coffeehouse Was Founded by a Chinese Descendant
Japan’s first coffee shop opened in 1888 in Tokyo, founded by Zheng Yongqing, a Chinese-Japanese intellectual who promoted coffee as a cultural drink. It closed in 4 years but sparked a wave.
How to Taste Coffee Like a Pro: Steps, Temperatures & More
Learn how to properly taste black coffee: from aroma and color to ideal serving temp and cup volume. Includes step-by-step sensory guide.
The History and Culture of Coffee in Japan
Discover how coffee entered Japan during the Edo period, gained literary fame in the Meiji era, and became a national staple through affordable cafés.
Vienna’s Coffee Culture: A 300-Year History
Learn how Vienna’s iconic coffee scene began in the 1680s, birthed Melange coffee, and shaped global café culture with 40+ drink varieties.
The French Coffee Culture: How It Became a Lifestyle
Explore how the French turned coffee into a social art form—rooted in history, cafe culture, and outdoor lounging.
The Origins of Coffee: Myths and Early Uses in Africa
Discover where coffee began, how early African tribes used it, and the two main legends behind its discovery.
The History and Culture of Cuban Specialty Coffee
Cuban coffee has deep roots since 1748, grown in fertile highlands and processed traditionally. Discover the unique methods behind Cuba’s premium beans.
How Egyptian Coffeehouses Shaped History and Culture
Explore how Cairo’s historic Riche Café became a hub for intellectuals, revolutionaries, and artists over a century.
Chongqing Road’s Cafe Kaifeisong: Known for Caramel Macchiato
Find out why Chongqing Road’s Cafe Kaifeisong is famous for its signature caramel macchiato, private cinema, and cozy three-floor coffee spot.
Napoleon’s True Coffee Legacy: Saint Helena’s Island Bean
How imprisoned Napoleon turned to Saint Helena coffee—and why its unique terroir still fascinates coffee lovers today.
The Story Behind Authentic Irish Coffee
Learn the true story, ingredients, and cultural roots of Ireland’s iconic Irish Coffee, plus travel tips and what makes it special.