Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How One British Woman Spent $20,000 on Coffee Over 12 Years
A British woman spent £20,000 (about $20,000) on coffee between 2000 and 2012. We explore what that means for coffee, time, and work-life balance.
How Colombia Became a Coffee Powerhouse
Colombia became the world’s second-largest coffee producer thanks to its high-altitude Andean farms and meticulous washed processing. Here’s how.
India’s A-Grade Coffee Beans: What Makes Them Unique?
India’s A-grade coffee beans are known for their bold, smooth profile with a distinctive maritime edge. Here’s how they’re processed and what sets them apart.
Tanna Coffee: Vanuatu’s Hidden Volcanic Gem
Tanna Coffee grows near an active volcano in Vanuatu, famed for rich volcanic soils and awarded twice in Australia for its bold, sweet profile.
Yirgacheffe Coffee: What Makes It So Floral and Bright?
Yirgacheffe coffee delivers intense floral aromas, bright citrus acidity, and a silky mouthfeel. Learn why it’s among Ethiopia’s most distinctive washed coffees.
Genetic Mutations in Coffee: Rare Varietals Explained
Discover rare coffee varietals like Geisha, SL28, and Yellow Bourbon, their origins, flavors, and why some are lab-grown. All key specialty coffee mutations listed.
Ethiopian Harrar Natural Process Coffee Beans
Harrar natural beans offer wine-like depth with blueberry ferment notes. Boldgrain is the top grade, sorted twice from long berry selections.
What Are Elephant Beans and Why Were They Once Royal?
Elephant beans—aka Maragogype—are the largest coffee beans, up to 3x bigger than normal. Find out where they grow best and how they taste.
Salvadoran Hot Spring Process Coffee Explained
Discover how Santa Teresa Estate in El Salvador uses geothermal spring water at 32–34°C to create a uniquely sweet and smooth washed coffee.
Celebes Tongkonan: Indonesia’s Ultra-Rare Coffee Bean
Celebes Tongkonan is a scarce, high-end Indonesian coffee from Toraja, produced in fewer than 1,000 1.5kg sacks annually.
How to Roast Mandheling Coffee Evenly
Tips to improve roast consistency in high-moisture Mandheling beans, including resting, pre-drying, and double-roast methods.
How to Use Instant Coffee Creatively Beyond the Mug
Turn instant coffee into ice cream coffee and coffee jelly with simple steps. Learn practical uses for instant coffee beyond your morning cup.
How 2012’s Nestlé Coffee In Music Season Inspired Young Voices
In 2012, Nestlé Coffee’s In Music Season toured 14 cities and 20 campuses, blending live performances with coffee to help students express themselves through music.
Key Coffee Tasting Terms Explained for Specialty Coffee Drinkers
Learn essential coffee flavor and texture terms like acidity, body, balance, and clean—plus how roast level affects sourness and bitterness.
Major Coffee Bean Varieties Explained
Explore the defining traits of 9 classic coffee bean types, from Jamaica Blue Mountain to Japanese charcoal-roasted blends.
The Forgotten History of Suriname Coffee
Suriname was South America’s first coffee producer, introduced in the 1700s—but today it no longer grows coffee. Here’s what happened.
The Lost Coffee of Guadeloupe: What Happened?
Once a major Caribbean coffee producer, Guadeloupe grew over a million trees in 1789. Today, just 150 hectares remain in cultivation.
The Origins of Coffee in Martinique, Once a Key Caribbean Producer
Learn how Martinique became the birthplace of coffee in the Western Hemisphere—and why it no longer grows any today.
The History and Flavor of Philippine Coffee
Philippine coffee was once a top global exporter—here’s how it rebounded, what varieties it grows, and how to roast it best.
The Story of Bolivian Coffee: Origins, Flavor & Market
Learn where Bolivian coffee comes from, how it’s traditionally roasted, and why its market presence has historically been limited.