Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How Different Countries Drink Coffee Around the World
Explore how France, Japan, Italy, Turkey, Austria, and the U.S. approach coffee—rituals, brewing styles, and cultural meanings in each.
How Vietnamese Coffee Is Made Using the Phin Filter
Vietnamese coffee is brewed slowly through a phin filter, often with sweetened condensed milk—here’s how the iconic brew works, step by step.
How Coffee Came to Be Grown in Zhanjiang, China
Explore how coffee took root in Zhanjiang’s Leizhou Peninsula, China’s earliest coffee-growing region, dating back to 1946.
How Coffee Spread Across Europe, Asia and the Americas
From 16th-century Arabia to 18th-century Martinique, here’s how coffee traveled globally—from India’s smuggled seeds to Boston’s first café.
The Legends Behind Coffee’s Discovery
Learn the four enduring legends about how coffee was first discovered — from a curious goat herder to a miraculous Islamic vision.
The Rise of Specialty Coffee in the Philippines
Discover how the Philippines' third wave of coffee is unfolding, led by homegrown roasters and innovators reshaping local coffee culture.
Where Did Coffee Originate? A Global Journey from Ethiopia
Coffee began in Ethiopia’s wild forests, then spread worldwide through colonial trade routes. Here's the full timeline of its global journey.
The Origins of Commercial Semi-Automatic Coffee Machines
Explore the evolution of commercial espresso machines from 1800s steam-powered prototypes to the E61’s breakthrough in 1961.
The Ethiopian Shepherd Legend Behind Coffee’s Discovery
Learn how a 10th-century Ethiopian shepherd named Kaldi discovered coffee after noticing his goats’ energetic behavior from red berries.
How Malaysia’s Specialty Coffee Scene Is Evolving
From Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, passionate homegrown roasters and baristas are driving Malaysia’s shift toward quality-focused, third-wave coffee culture.
How to Pair Coffee with Dessert: A Complete Guide
Match your coffee with the right dessert using roast level, origin, and flavor intensity. Find the best pairings for chocolate, fruit, and creamy sweets.
What Makes Kenyan Coffee So Unique?
Kenyan coffee is famed for its bright acidity, wine-like flavors, and juicy complexity—here’s why it’s a favorite among specialty roasters.
What Is Malaysian White Coffee and How Is It Different?
Malaysian white coffee uses low-temperature roasting and special processing to reduce bitterness and caffeine. Learn how it differs from black coffee.
What Makes Italian Coffee Culture Unique?
Learn the essentials of Italian coffee: fast espressos, daily rituals, milk-based cappuccinos, and why Italians drink up to 20 cups a day.
The History of Coffee in China
From Taiwan in 1884 to Yunnan’s global role today, here’s how coffee took root and grew across China.
How Coffee Spread Across the Globe: From Ethiopia to Hawaii
Trace coffee’s global journey from 7th-century Ethiopia through Yemen, India, Java, and beyond to Brazil and Hawaii — with key dates and routes.
How to Drink Turkish Coffee Without Stirring
Turkish coffee is served unfiltered and should never be stirred. Wait 2–3 minutes for grounds to settle before sipping slowly. Avoid mixing the sediment.
How Americans Drink Coffee: A No-Rules Culture
Americans drink a third of the world’s coffee, often black and weak — but regional and cultural preferences create surprising variety.
Famous Thinkers, Artists, and Revolutionaries Who Loved Coffee
From Voltaire’s daily coffee-chocolate ritual to Balzac’s 50,000 cups, discover how 12 iconic figures—writers, warriors, and artists—drank coffee.
Australian and New Zealand Coffee Cultures Explained
Discover how Australia and New Zealand developed distinct coffee cultures, from Greek-Italian roots to modern café scenes.