Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Is Café Au Lait? The Classic French Coffee Drink
Café au lait is a 1:1 mix of espresso and hot milk, topped with foam. Discover its French roots, traditional serving style, and how to make it.
What Is a Latte and How to Make One
A latte is one-third espresso and two-thirds steamed milk. Learn the ratio, origin, and how American lattes differ with their milk foam topping.
The Evolution of Commercial Espresso Machines
From 1901 to the 1960s, see how commercial espresso machines evolved through key innovations in pressure, temperature, and design.
Why Italians Call Espresso 'The Devil’s Drink'
Learn why Italians drink 20 espressos a day, how it’s made in 10 seconds, and why it’s called 'devilish' yet beloved.
Vienna’s Coffee Culture: Cafés as Second Homes
Discover why Vienna’s coffeehouses feel like home, the city’s 40+ coffee styles, and how locals spend entire days in a single cup.
The True Story Behind the Invention of Irish Coffee
Learn how an Irish bartender created the first Irish coffee for a visiting air hostess at Dublin Airport in the 1940s.
Where Did Coffee Really Come From? The Origins Explained
Learn how coffee was discovered in Ethiopia, spread through Yemen to Europe, and became a global commodity. Key historical routes revealed.
How Coffee Varieties Taste Across Countries
Explore how global growing regions shape the flavor of major coffee varieties like Geisha, Typica, Bourbon and more.
How to Pull a Balanced Espresso Shot
Learn the key variables behind pulling balanced espresso: grind, dose, tamping, freshness, and flow timing to craft sweet, rich shots.
Is Instant Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health?
Instant coffee is lower in caffeine and may reduce acrylamide intake—but lacks some health benefits of filtered brews. Here’s what science says.
What Is Coffee Honey Processing?
Honey processing, or miel process, is a wet fermentation method that dries coffee with part of the mucilage left on. It boosts sweetness and body.
Four Coffee Shop Lifestyles Revealed in One Cup
Discover how your coffee habit reveals your lifestyle—socializing, convenience, ambiance, or remote work—from a specialty coffee perspective.
How to Judge Specialty Coffee According to Global Standards
Learn the official criteria used by the SCA and producing countries to define specialty coffee, from aroma to balance and origin attributes.
What Defines Specialty Coffee Beans?
Learn what makes a coffee bean 'specialty grade'—from origin and variety to processing and grading standards.
What Defines Specialty Coffee? 4 Key Facts
Learn what makes coffee 'specialty': fresh beans, great flavor, health benefits, and quality brewing. Four essential truths.
Why We Love the Aroma of Freshly Ground Coffee
Coffee contains over 1,000 aromatic compounds—here’s why freshly ground beans smell so good, and which flavor profiles stand out.
What Every Coffee Lover Should Know About Brewing and Cafés
Learn why café size doesn’t define coffee quality, how long it takes to master coffee brewing, and why great beans matter more than big dreams.
How Parisian Cafés Shaped Modern Coffee Culture
Explore how early 20th-century Paris cafés became hubs for artists like Picasso and Sartre, fueling creativity and shaping modern coffee culture.
Where Did the Name Cappuccino Come From?
The word 'cappuccino' comes from 16th-century Capuchin monks and wasn’t used for coffee until the 1940s. Learn how its name and style evolved.
How Coffee Origins Influence Flavor Profiles
Explore how coffee origins shape flavor, from Brazil’s nutty sweetness to Ethiopia’s bright acidity, and what makes each region unique.