Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Why You Might Want to Open a Coffee Shop or Flower Store
Thinking of opening a coffee shop or flower store? Discover what drives the sudden urge, what it takes, and whether it might surprise you.
How Long Should a Cup of Coffee Really Take?
From ice to boil, brewing coffee spans more than just time — it involves grind, temperature, and technique. Here’s how to enjoy every phase.
How Love Compares to Coffee Over Time
Love evolves like coffee: bold at first, then mellow. Discover how espresso and light teas reflect different phases of relationships.
Why We Love the Mood of Coffee, Not Just the Caffeine
It’s not just the caffeine — the bitterness, aroma, and quiet moments define why coffee lovers crave that special coffee mood.
The Origins and Evolution of Americano Coffee
Learn how Americano coffee began with WWII GIs mixing espresso with hot water, and why it became a global staple despite mixed reviews.
How Different Countries Brew and Drink Coffee
Explore how Nordic, Middle Eastern, Southern European, American, and English-speaking coffee cultures vary in roast, brew, and serving styles.
What Makes Coffee Time So Peaceful and Satisfying?
After a meal, a cup of coffee brings comfort. Learn why post-meal coffee with loved ones feels so fragrant, calm, and uniquely satisfying.
How to Enjoy Coffee as a Daily Moment of Happiness
Discover how coffee fits into your day — from morning pick-me-ups to cozy social moments — and why it brings comfort and connection.
The Comfort of Coffee: What Haruki Murakami Really Meant
A Japanese author’s reflection reveals how coffee offers more than taste — it brings calm and comfort in daily life. Here’s how.
Why Coffee Quality Matters as Much as Your Character
Great coffee starts with great beans—no skill can fix poor-quality coffee, just like no shortcut leads to true growth.
What Makes a True Coffee Life?
Explore how the bitterness of coffee mirrors life’s complexity—finding flavor and meaning in every sip.
Starbucks: Why It’s Not Really About Coffee
Starbucks prioritizes experience and branding over pure coffee quality. Here’s how its model works—and why coffee isn’t always the focus.
Finding Yourself in a Cup of Black Coffee
A personal reflection on coffee’s unfiltered bitterness, the value of drinking it black, and how it mirrors resilience in daily life.
The Evolution and Design of Specialty Coffee Tables
Learn how coffee tables evolved from 19th-century British tea tables and why their low height became standard in modern cafés.
What to Know Before Opening a Coffee Shop
Learn whether opening a coffee shop is viable, the brand vs indie choice, and key profitability factors in China’s growing market.
How to Start a Coffee Shop in China’s Growing Market
Explore why China’s coffee market is booming, especially in Shanghai, and what makes it a smart place to open a specialty café.
Bookstore Coffee Shop Inside McNally Jackson
Discover how McNally Jackson Bookstore in Manhattan integrates a specialty coffee café into its independent bookstore space.
How the French Drink Coffee: A Cultural Ritual
French coffee culture is built around long, relaxed sessions in public spaces — here’s how and why locals savor coffee for hours.
What Makes Café de la Rotonde in Paris So Iconic?
Explore the legacy, atmosphere, and coffee culture of Paris’s historic Café de la Rotonde, a must-visit for coffee lovers worldwide.
Top 10 Global Chain Coffee Shops You Should Know
Discover the 10 biggest global coffee shop chains by origin, founding year, and international presence—from Starbucks to Singapore’s The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.