Coffee Culture
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How to Hold a Coffee Cup: Western Coffee Etiquette Guide
Learn the proper way to hold a coffee cup, add milk and sugar, and avoid common faux pas when drinking coffee in Western settings.
Best Desserts to Pair with Coffee for Maximum Flavor
Discover which specialty coffee best complements your dessert — from light fruit tarts to rich chocolate cakes, with exact roast and origin matches.
What a Professor’s Coffee Teaches About Happiness
A professor uses different coffee cups to show students that true happiness comes from the coffee—not the cup. Find out what that means for your daily life.
US’s First Cat Café Opens in NYC’s Chinatown for 4 Days
America’s first cat café opens April 27 at 168 Bowery, NYC. This pop-up runs for just 4 days and lets visitors enjoy coffee while hanging out with adoptable cats.
How to Open a Specialty Coffee Shop That Works for You
A veteran coffee shop owner shares hard truths about opening a small, cozy café — including what really matters beyond profit.
How Cat Cafés Became a Global Trend Starting in Taiwan
Cat cafés began in Taiwan and spread worldwide, offering coffee and comfort with cats. Now, new locations in San Diego and Vancouver aim to serve both coffee and feline-loving communities.
How Coffee Shops Help Us Share Love
At a Canon–Pacific Coffee Valentine’s event, a TV host shares how printing photos and sharing coffee moments deepen connections.
How Many Starbucks Stores Are There Globally?
Starbucks has over 16,000 stores worldwide and plans to scale back its original 40,000-store goal. Here’s the full breakdown of its global presence.
How White Coffee Is Roasted Differently
Learn how low-temperature roasting creates white coffee’s smoother, less bitter taste with lower caffeine and reduced stomach irritation.
How Americans Drink Coffee Without Rules
Americans drink more coffee per capita than anyone else, often with little ceremony—here’s how they make it work.
How A Late-Blooming Coffee Woman Shaped the Second Wave
Meet Mildred Knutsen, the 40-something former model turned ‘Queen of Good Beans’ who helped define specialty coffee’s second wave.
Fresh Ground Coffee vs Instant Coffee: What’s the Real Difference?
Instant coffee is a processed substitute, not real brewed coffee. Fresh ground coffee offers richer flavor, cultural value, and a simpler routine than you think.
Red Coffee vs Green Coffee: What Determines Bean Color?
Why do some coffee cherries turn red while others stay green? This fable reveals the real factors behind bean color differences.
How the French Really Drink Coffee
French coffee culture prioritizes atmosphere over brew strength. Most drinkers prefer street-side terraces to home brewing, even at higher costs.
How Increasing Coffee Intake Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Drinking 1.5 more cups of coffee daily over four years may lower your type 2 diabetes risk by 11%, Harvard-led research finds.
What Are the Benefits and Risks of Instant Coffee?
Instant coffee offers antioxidants and may boost metabolism and mood, but excessive intake can raise blood pressure and harm bone health. Here’s what research shows.
Can You Drink Tea and Coffee Together? Health Effects Explained
Learn whether combining coffee and tea is safe, how timing affects your health, and who should avoid caffeine. Plus, discover key tea health benefits.
Where Did Coffee Originate? The True Story Behind Your Cup
Coffee comes from Africa, specifically Ethiopia’s Kaffa region. Learn how it spread worldwide—from Yemen’s ports to Venice’s cafés and Brazil’s farms.
Why Coffee Makes You Feel Jittery or Anxious
Learn why coffee can cause heart palpitations, anxiety, or restlessness — and how much caffeine it takes to trigger these effects.
How China Is Building Its Own Specialty Coffee Brand
Learn how Pu'er, China’s coffee capital, has hosted two national green bean competitions with SCAA to boost quality and global recognition.