Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How Two Cat-Themed Cafés in Suzhou Became Community Havens
Meet the owner behind Suzhou’s cat cafes, where rescued strays and slow living meet specialty coffee and DIY baking.
Essential Coffee Etiquette Every Coffee Drinker Should Know
Learn the essentials of coffee etiquette, from proper cup handling to serving times and tasting manners, to enjoy coffee confidently.
Espresso Topped: How to Make a Con Panna or Macchiato
Learn how to make an Italian Con Panna (with whipped cream) or Macchiato (with milk foam) espresso, both simple yet classic drinks from Italy.
Mandheling Brazil and Kenya AA Coffee Blends
Explore the balanced Mandheling Brazil blend and bright Kenya AA single origin, with details on roast level, origin, and flavor profile.
What Makes Sumatra Mandheling Coffee So Bold?
Learn why Sumatra Mandheling coffee is bold, earthy, and beloved—especially its elite PWN Golden Mandheling grade with ultra-low defects.
Neapolitan Coffee and Milk Blends Explained
What is Neapolitan coffee? How do you make Viennese-style milk coffee? This guide covers bitter morning brews, lemon-topped espresso, and classic blends.
How to Make a Classic French Punch Coffee (Pound Coffee)
Learn how to make traditional French punch coffee—also called Pound or rose coffee—with step-by-step instructions, ratios, and styling tips for serving.
How Turkish Coffee Is Made and Read for Fortune
Discover how traditional Turkish coffee is brewed using finely ground coffee boiled three times, served in tiny cups, and how its grounds predict fortune.
What Is Hawaiian Kona Coffee?
Learn what makes Kona coffee special, why true Kona is rare, and how to identify authentic Hawaiian-grown beans among blends.
How 17th Century Turkish Coffeehouses Shaped British Democracy
Turkish-style coffeehouses in 17th-century Britain became hubs for political debate, helping to birth public opinion and democracy.
How a Guangzhou Inn Owner Accidentally Fell in Love With Coffee
A Guangzhou guesthouse owner turned to specialty coffee after staff training flopped — and now runs a roastery-backed café with a no-sugar philosophy.
How Regular Coffee Drinking Supports Eye Health
Research shows coffee can help prevent age-related eye diseases due to its chlorogenic acid content, which protects the retina.
What Is Coffee Theory and Why It Matters
Coffee theory teaches harmony—how balancing variables creates a great cup and reflects life’s complexities. Learn the practical and philosophical lessons.
How Taiwanese Coffee Lovers Embrace Slow Living
In Taizhou, coffee drinkers find slow living through caramel macchiatos, cappuccinos, and cozy café moments after work.
Missing Someone Feels Like Bitter Coffee
When longing for someone becomes unbearable, that ache is much like the bitterness in a strong cup of coffee. Here’s how that emotional weight plays out.
3D Printing Café in Buenos Aires Mixes Tech and Coffee
A Buenos Aires café blends specialty coffee with 3D printing workshops, prosthetics R&D, and tech community gatherings.
How a Cup of Coffee Led to Love
A heartwarming story of how a simple act—offering a hot cup of coffee—sparked a deep connection and eventual romance.
Why Women Are Compared to Coffee
A thoughtful exploration of how women are likened to coffee—from flavor depth to personality traits—drawn from sensory metaphors and life stages.
Wine and Coffee: The Flavor of Nostalgic Shanghai
Explore how wine and coffee intertwine in the literary style of Eileen Chang, and how cold brew coffee can mimic aged wine’s fermentation notes.
Why Starbucks Charges More in China Than in the US
Starbucks prices in China reflect economic principles, not just premium branding. Here’s the real reason behind the price gap.