Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Why New Zealanders Are Obsessed With Their Coffee Culture
New Zealanders drink some of the best-value coffee in the world. Discover their coffee habits, favorite drinks like flat white, and why it’s part of daily life.
Why Did the British Swap Coffee for Tea?
Once a nation of coffee drinkers, Britain shifted to tea. Discover how trade, disease, and habit made tea the national drink.
Why San Franciscans Are Obsessed with Coffee
San Franciscans love coffee so much, they measure life in coffee spoons—here’s how the city turned caffeine into community.
Why French Coffee Culture Is All About Atmosphere
French coffee culture prioritizes ambiance over flavor—people sip slowly outdoors for hours, often paying premium prices just to soak in the vibe.
China’s First Coffee Boom: 1952–1961 Planting Surge
From 1952 to 1961, China’s coffee industry saw its first major growth spurt, with 5,066 hectares planted nationwide—1,426 in Hainan and 3,640 in Yunnan.
Early Coffee Planting in Taiwan Traced Back to 1884
Learn how coffee first came to Taiwan in 1884, expanded across the island, and developed into a unique local industry with historical roots.
When Was Coffee First Introduced to Hainan? New Evidence Points to 1898
New research and eyewitness accounts confirm that coffee was planted in Hainan as early as 1898—ten years earlier than previously recorded. Here’s the evidence.
How Americans Really Drink Coffee – A Cultural Breakdown
Americans drink more coffee than anyone else, often casually and without ceremony. Here’s how coffee culture really works in the US.
How Europe Made Coffee a Cultural Icon
Explore how Austria, Italy and France shaped modern coffee culture—from Vienna’s cafes to Parisian romance and Italian espresso rituals.
How to Read Coffee Grounds: Specialty Coffee Cup Divination Guide
Learn the five-step Turkish coffee-style fortune-telling method using leftover grounds in your cup. A quirky but beloved ritual among specialty coffee drinkers.
What Makes Swiss Coffee Unique in Global Coffee Culture
Discover the refined traits of Swiss coffee—its balanced flavor, precise brewing method, and cultural role in Europe’s coffee heritage.
Where Coffee Originated: Ethiopia’s Kafa Region
The earliest known home of coffee is Ethiopia’s Kafa region, which still holds over 5,000 wild coffee varieties, most unnamed.
How a French Officer Brought Coffee to the Americas
In 1723, French naval officer Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu smuggled coffee seedlings to Martinique, surviving storms and sabotage to spark global cultivation.
How Coffee Culture Differs Around the World
Explore how coffee traditions vary globally — from America’s casual cafe culture to Turkey’s ceremonial coffee rituals.
Why Vienna’s Coffee Culture Is So Iconic
Explore how Vienna became a global coffee capital, from its 17th-century origins to its 40+ unique coffee styles still served today.
How the French Drink Coffee: More Than Just a Beverage
French coffee culture focuses on ambiance over taste—learn why Parisians sip slowly outdoors and how cafés shaped history.
Budapest’s Rich Coffee Culture: What Makes It Special?
Discover Budapest’s historic coffee scene, from iconic cafes like New York Café to the city’s famed thermal baths and wine traditions.
The Origins of Coffee: From Medicine to Modern Drink
Coffee gained popularity as a social beverage by the 11th century. Learn how it evolved from a stomach remedy to a stimulant used in place of alcohol.
Parisian Cafés: Where Coffee Meets Art and Humanity
Discover how Parisian cafés became creative havens for artists like Picasso and Hemingway—offering warmth, long stays, and timeless charm.
Coffee Origins of Southern Asia and Oceania
Explore the distinct coffee profiles of India, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Hawaii, with notes on processing styles and regional flavour traits.