Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Is Irish Coffee and How Did It Originate?
Irish coffee combines hot coffee, sugar, Irish whiskey, and cream. Learn its romantic Dublin origins and classic preparation method.
What Is Cafe au Lait and How to Make It
Learn what cafe au lait really is, its French roots, and how to prepare it properly with equal parts hot coffee and steamed milk.
What Is a Macchiato and How Is It Made
A macchiato is an espresso marked with just two spoonfuls of milk foam—not steamed milk. Learn how it differs from a cappuccino and why it’s served quickly.
What Is Kopi Luwak? The Real Story Behind Civet Coffee
Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, is known for its thick body and sweet, syrupy profile. Here’s what makes it different—and why it’s controversial.
Inside Coffee Bug: A Cozy but Crowded Spot Near Changqing Intersection
Coffee Bug looks like a small wooden house but has a cozy interior—though the tight seating may not suit everyone seeking space.
The Three Waves of Global Coffee Culture
Learn how global coffee culture evolved through three distinct movements: mass consumption, specialty brewing, and single-origin appreciation.
Where Coffee Culture Began: The Mystical Land of Ethiopia
Discover how Ethiopia became the birthplace of coffee culture — from sacred rituals to legendary forests and global coffee heritage.
How Soft Coffee Flavors Create a Unique Coffee Culture
Explore how delicate coffee flavors evoke warmth and nostalgia, shaping a unique coffee culture centered on mood, memory, and moment.
How Coffee and Tea Cultures Intersect
Explore the contrasting and complementary traits of coffee and tea cultures, and how each reflects different life attitudes.
How Coffee Packaging Reflects Brand Strategy and Trends
Explore how coffee packaging designs influence first impressions, from character art to hand-drawn illustrations and eco-friendly carriers.
Ethiopian Coffee from the Holy City of Harar
Discover Harar, Ethiopia’s ancient city and origin of iconic natural-process coffee with winey, fruity profiles. Learn its history, processing, and challenges.
New Arrival: Ethiopian Harar Coffee Beans
Explore the bold, earthy, and chocolatey profile of freshly arrived Ethiopian Harar beans, now with improved selection and cleaner appearance.
Guatemala Coffee Guide: Regions, Flavor & History
Discover Guatemala’s diverse coffee regions, volcanic soil advantages, and why it’s famed for bright acidity and balanced body.
Everything You Need to Know About the Book 'The World of Specialty Coffee'
Discover the key insights from 'The World of Specialty Coffee' by Keiichi Tachibana, a must-read for coffee professionals and enthusiasts.
What Is Shade Grown Coffee and Why It Matters
Shade grown coffee refers to Arabica beans grown under tree canopies. Found on 60–70% of global production, it affects flavor, ecology and farming methods.
Why Yirgacheffe and Sidamo Aren’t the Same Coffee Region
Yirgacheffe is now a standalone Ethiopian coffee region, not part of Sidamo. Here’s how Ethiopia’s 1995 administrative reform created the modern Yirgacheffe designation.
Colombia’s Cauca Coffee Region Explained
Learn why Colombia’s Cauca region produces sweet, high-acid coffee with unique growing conditions, altitudes, and classic varieties like Typica and Caturra.
How Much Caffeine Is in Coffee and Other Drinks?
Find out the caffeine content in coffee, tea, chocolate, and soft drinks — plus how much is safe per day.
Why Your Pour-Over Coffee Has No Bubbles
Discover why your hand-brewed coffee lacks bubbles and how coffee freshness affects extraction and aroma in pour-over brewing.
New Ethiopian Harar Coffee from Queen City
FrontStreet Coffee’s new Ethiopian Harar from Queen City delivers bold chocolate and cedar tones with refined sweetness and near-zero defects.