Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Are the Main Types of Coffee Beans?
Coffee comes mainly from two species: Arabica and Robusta, each with many varieties. Most beans are identified by country or region, not just type.
What Makes Cuban Crystal Mountain Coffee So Special?
Discover why Cuban Crystal Mountain coffee rivals Jamaican Blue Mountain, its flavor profile, brewing tips, and sourcing challenges.
Common Coffee Types: Americano, Latte, Piccolo, Flat White, Dirty
Learn the differences between popular coffee drinks like Americano, latte, piccolo, flat white, and Dirty—ingredients, ratios, and preparation methods explained.
The World’s Top Three Specialty Coffees Ranked
Explore the top three globally renowned specialty coffees: Jamaica Blue Mountain, Cuban Cubita, and Indonesian Kopi Luwak, with key facts on each.
The Real Story Behind Murakami’s Jazz Café Peter Cat
Explore the true history of Peter Cat, the Tokyo jazz café co-run by Haruki Murakami in the 1970s, where he wrote his first novel.
The 1846 Brussels Coffeehouse That Trains Its Guests
How a historic Brussels café still teaches customers how to properly enjoy coffee—180 years after opening in 1846.
Europe’s Most Luxurious Coffee and Beer Scene
Discover why Stein, Switzerland’s medieval square with frescoed buildings and outdoor cafés, offers one of Europe’s most atmospheric coffee and beer experiences.
How Coffee Can Help Improve Your Skin
Learn how coffee can reduce dark spots, fine lines, and puffiness—and how much is safe to drink for better skin and health.
How Daily Coffee Affects Your Health: Benefits and Risks
Coffee offers liver protection, fat burning, and stress relief—but also risks like anxiety and bone loss. Here’s what 15+ studies really found.
How Remote Workers Use Coffee Shops as Offices
Coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a quiet atmosphere—making them ideal mobile offices for freelancers, students, and professionals.
How to Pair Coffee with Desserts: Classic Combinations
Discover classic coffee and dessert pairings from countries like France and Austria, including Sacher cake with mocha and citrus desserts with Costa Rican single origins.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee?
Learn how coffee benefits your health, from aiding digestion to reducing gallstones, and which groups should avoid it based on medical risks.
6 Everyday Foods That May Harm Fertility
Research links coffee, alcohol, and five other common foods to reduced fertility in men and women. Here’s what science says.
7 Foods Once Blamed for Being Unhealthy
Coffee, eggs, and potatoes aren’t as bad as you think. Discover which ‘unhealthy’ foods are actually good for you — with the right prep.
McCafé Opens in Zhengzhou, Offers Slow Coffee Escape
McCafé arrives in Zhengzhou with affordable specialty-style coffee, aiming to bring calm to fast-paced urban life.
How to Do Greek Coffee Divination Step by Step
Greek coffee grounds predict your future—here’s exactly how the ancient ritual works, from brew to interpretation.
How Americans Drink Coffee Without Rules
Americans consume one-third of the world’s coffee, often black and drip-brewed — here’s how they turned casual coffee into a daily ritual.
How Argentine Coffee Culture Shaped Buenos Aires Life
From historic cafés to national traditions, explore how coffee shaped Buenos Aires culture, with 3,250 cafés for every 1,000 residents.
How to Pair Classic Espresso Coffees
Discover how to enjoy classic espresso styles—solo or with desserts, from macchiato to con panna—with the right food and music pairings.
What Makes Café Hawelka a Vienna Coffee Institution?
Learn why this tiny 20-square-meter Vienna café has been a literary and artistic hub since 1939, serving signature Buchteln pastries nightly.