Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Why You Should Drink Coffee Hot — But Not Too Hot
The ideal coffee drinking temperature is 85–88°C. Here’s why serving and sipping coffee at the right heat enhances flavor and aroma.
How Coffee Can Help with Natural Weight Loss
Learn how black coffee, caffeine, and certain foods can boost fat metabolism and support weight loss—without supplements.
Brewing Great Coffee Doesn't Require a Café
Good coffee isn’t found only in cafés — it’s made at home. This guide shows how simple tools and fresh beans can bring café-quality results to your kitchen.
BKON Brewer Uses Vacuum Tech to Perfect Coffee Extraction
The BKON brewer uses vacuum and reverse air pressure to extract coffee and tea in under 90 seconds, offering precision control over variables like temperature, pressure, and cycle time.
Bookstore Cafés in Shanghai Where Coffee Meets Literature
Discover eight of Shanghai’s best bookstore cafés where coffee, books, and atmosphere come together — from literary havens to family-friendly spots.
Best Coffee Times for Office Workers, by Hour
A science-backed coffee schedule shows which brew suits your mood and focus level from 7 AM to evening. Know when to drink espresso or cappuccino.
Is Coffee More Harmful Than Beneficial?
Current research shows that moderate coffee intake—typically 2–3 cups daily for healthy adults—offers more benefits than risks. But who should limit it?
Healthy Afternoon Snacks: Coffee, Nuts & Chips for Weight Loss
Discover low-calorie afternoon snacks like black coffee, nuts, and fruit that support weight loss without sacrificing flavor or energy.
Country Gas Station Serves Freshly Brewed Coffee
A rural gas station in China's Zhejiang province found success selling freshly ground coffee to drivers, truckers, and families.
The Coffee Aroma of Nostalgic Old Times
Explore how the coffee - drinking experience in the past was intertwined with memories, emotions, and personal growth. Discover the unique charm of those times.
A Cozy Korean-Style Café Near Shiqiaozhao Subway Exit
Find a cozy Korean café near Shiqiaozhao subway exit B, known for its natural wood interior and classic drinks from Gwangju.
How to Wake Up the Life in Your Coffee Beans
Discover why freshly roasted and ground coffee tastes better—and how to make great coffee at home by awakening your beans’ true flavor.
The Original Japanese Café Poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Discover the story behind the iconic 1893 Japanese Café poster by Toulouse-Lautrec, commissioned by café owner Edouard Fournier to promote the reopening of a Montmartre nightlife hotspot.
How a Small-Town Barista Made Black Coffee Popular for a Yuan
A Q Grader in a Chinese town attracted curious locals with a one-yuan black coffee offer and shared brewing methods for Yirgacheffe and Mandheling.
Ecuadorian Coffee: Flavors from the Equator
Discover how Ecuador grows both Arabica and Robusta, with volcanic highland and Galápagos organic beans offering distinct flavor profiles.
Why I Crave Coffee After Every Meal
A former insurance clerk and journalist shares why coffee isn’t just for mornings — it’s essential after meals and work, too.
How to Make Great Coffee at Home: Methods and Tips
Explore easy to advanced ways to brew great coffee at home, from instant to siphon and espresso, with exact ratios and methods.
How 63 Strangers Crowdfunded a Dream Coffee Shop in Xi’an
A group of 63 young strangers pooled 780,000 yuan (about $124,000) to open 'Our Coffee Shop' in Xi’an with just 4,000 yuan each. Here’s how they did it.
Unusual Coffee Enemas and Vomiting Diets: Why They Fail
Coffee enemas, self-induced vomiting, and fasting diets are being promoted online as weight loss hacks. Doctors warn they’re ineffective, unsafe, and can cause serious harm.
The Misunderstood Link Between Coffee and Weight Loss
Adding high-calorie creamers to coffee negates any metabolic boost from caffeine. Here’s what actually affects coffee’s role in weight loss.