Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Bank Opens First Branch Inside a Coffee Shop
China’s Citibank-equivalent, China Merchants Bank, has launched its first branch inside a Caffebene coffee shop in Beijing, offering full banking services.
Why Middle-Aged Women Should Limit Coffee Intake
Middle-aged women, especially premenopausal ones, may raise breast cancer risk by overconsuming coffee and chocolate due to their high xanthine content.
How to Store Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans Properly
Newly roasted coffee beans release gases that affect flavor. Learn how long to degas, how to store beans after opening, and why the fridge is a bad idea.
How to Taste Coffee for Maximum Flavor
Learn the ideal coffee temperature, serving size, and drinking technique to fully enjoy specialty coffee's flavor and aroma.
How Coffee Culture Differs Around the World
Explore how coffee is enjoyed and produced in countries like Ethiopia, Colombia, Jamaica, and more, with key regional traditions and flavor profiles.
Drink Coffee Beans or Flavored Coffee?
Explore whether single-origin beans or creative flavored coffee better suits your taste, based on regional preferences and brewing styles.
Nestlé Plans $33.6M Coffee Investment Over 10 Years
Nestlé will invest 500 million Swiss francs (about $33.6 million) in coffee sustainability and value creation by 2030, doubling down on sourcing and production.
How the Tea vs Coffee Debate Started in 18th-Century Europe
A Swedish king tested tea and coffee’s health effects using twin prisoners. One drank tea, the other coffee daily—both outlived him. Here’s what happened.
Why a German Coffee Chain Started Selling Phones
In 2004, Tchibo blended mobile phones into its coffee shops, creating a hybrid retail model that boosted both coffee and telecom sales.
Is Blue Mountain Coffee Really Imported to China?
No: The Jamaican ambassador confirms no official Blue Mountain coffee beans have ever been exported to China. Here’s what that means for buyers.
How Coffee Fuels Creativity and Discovery
From a philosopher naming his book to Sherlock Holmes solving cases, discover how coffee sparks inspiration and drives innovation.
How Turkish Coffee Grounds Are Used for Fortune Telling
Turkish coffee’s thick grounds leave behind patterns used for divination. Here’s how the 15-minute ritual works, from drinking to reading the cup.
Why He Put Salt in His Coffee for 40 Years
A man’s lifelong habit of adding salt to coffee began as a white lie to impress a woman. Here’s how that odd choice sparked love — and what we really know about salt in coffee.
How to Store and Clean a Syphon’s Felt Filter Cloth
To prevent mold and off-flavors, always soak your syphon’s felt filter in fresh water daily. For long storage, freeze it or wash with baking soda.
How to Properly Store and Clean Your Syphon Cloth Filter
To prevent mold and odors in your syphon’s flannel filter, always soak it in water daily and refrigerate when unused. Fix smells with baking soda.
Nanjing’s Historic Tea Houses Are Becoming Specialty Coffee Shops
Cafés are rapidly replacing teahouses in Nanjing’s prime urban areas, with old cultural venues turning into coffee spots and training programs expanding the barista workforce.
How Coffee May Protect Against Radiation Exposure
Research from India suggests regular coffee intake may help shield against radiation damage, including low-level exposure from electronics.
Health Tips for Drinking Coffee
Learn when and how to drink coffee safely, what to avoid, and who should adjust their intake based on health conditions.
How a Coffee Meetup Sparked Community Associations in Shenzhen
At a ‘White-Collar Café’ event in Futian, 30+ professionals voted on association ideas through structured coffee-table talks—here’s how it worked.
Western Dining Etiquette: Bread, Wine, and Table Manners
Learn proper Western dining etiquette, from how to eat bread with sauce to when to place your napkin. Essential tips for fine restaurant manners.