Coffee Culture
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Green Tea Coffee: A Japanese-Inspired Drink
Discover how green tea powder and fresh cream elevate your coffee, blending East Asian flavors in a balanced, aromatic cup.
How Laos Coffee Farming Evolved in 20 Years
Laos coffee production grew faster in the last 20 years than in the previous 80. Discover its French roots, Robusta boom, and Arabica rise.
Artist Uses Wine and Coffee to Create Unique Paintings
A Taiwanese artist paints with tea, wine, and coffee, using beverages like black tea and red wine as unconventional mediums to create textured artworks.
How to Create a Coffee Corner at Home
Three home design experts share how to integrate coffee into your living space, from styling your coffee corner to choosing the right equipment.
2AM’s Zhao Quan Relaxes at a Parisian Open-Air Café
Zhao Quan of 2AM shared photos from a French street café, sparking speculation about a past trip and drawing praise for his Parisian vibe.
What Is Americano Coffee and How Is It Made?
Americano is a diluted espresso drink made with 1:2 espresso to water ratio. Hot versions use 88°C water, while cold ones combine ice and water.
Do More Coffee Shops Mean a More Civilized City?
A city’s level of urban sophistication often correlates with its number of coffee shops. Here's how coffee culture reflects civic development.
How 10 Countries Drink Coffee Traditionally
Discover how people in Italy, France, Turkey, and 7 other countries prepare and enjoy their traditional coffee styles.
Napoleon and the Coffee of St. Helena Island
Learn how St. Helena Island coffee gained fame after Napoleon’s exile, and why its unique terroir still makes it special today.
How Coffee Went from Eastern Drink to Western Culture
Learn how coffee originated in Ethiopia, spread westward, and became a cultural force behind revolutions, art, and industry in Europe.
How Coffee Became a Symbol of US Independence and Worker Fuel
Coffee turned from a British import into a symbol of American independence after the Boston Tea Party, then became essential worker fuel during WWII.
How My Grandmother Compared Life to Coffee
A granddaughter recalls how her grandmother saw coffee as a reflection of character and life, from French vanilla sweetness to espresso intensity.
How Coffee Bean Origins Shape Your Cup
Learn how coffee bean origin—Arabica, Robusta, or Liberica—affects flavor, quality, and roast potential, and why highland beans dominate specialty coffee.
The Last Words of a Coffee Lover: Voltaire’s Farewell
Why did Enlightenment thinker Voltaire’s final words include 'coffee'? Discover how coffee bridged class divides and became a cultural staple.
Why the British Prefer Tea Despite Being Surrounded by Coffee Lovers
Despite being surrounded by coffee-loving nations, Brits chose tea. Here’s the historical and cultural reason why.
How Coffee Became Just Life for One Enthusiast
After six years of drinking coffee, Wang Zheng now sees cafes as part of daily life—not rituals. Here’s how her relationship with coffee evolved.
Single Origin vs Coffee Blends: What’s the Difference?
Learn why single origin coffees taste bright and varied while blends offer balance and depth — and how your taste evolves over time.
The Love Moment That Changed a Barista’s Day
A dramatic argument in a café leads to a barista crying over a broken bracelet — revealing how fleeting moments shape service-industry connections.
Coffee, Radishes, and Tea: A Life in Everyday Flavors
A Guangzhou coffee professional reflects on the coexistence of coffee culture, tea tradition, and humble street vegetables in urban life.
How San Franciscans Measure Life by Coffee Spoon
San Franciscans love coffee so much they use spoons to measure life—here’s how the city’s 40+ coffee orders and 250 recipes shape daily culture.