Coffee Culture
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
The History of Coffee: From Ethiopia to Global Trade
Discover how coffee spread from Ethiopia to the world, including key milestones in cultivation, trade, and culture across continents.
How Different Cultures Make and Enjoy Coffee
Explore global coffee traditions—from Parisian milk coffee to Ethiopian spice brews—and learn how cultures shape coffee rituals worldwide.
A Timeline of Coffee History: Key Dates and Events
From Ethiopia’s 6th-century coffee discovery to 1995’s global 400-billion-cup year, this timeline covers major moments in coffee’s journey.
How to Order Coffee Beyond the Basics: Milk, Alcohol, and Chocolate Blends
Not in the mood for a straight espresso? Explore classic coffee drinks blended with milk, alcohol, or chocolate—from lattes to Irish coffee.
How the Cappuccino Got Its Name and How to Make One
Learn why cappuccino shares its name with Capuchin monks and monkeys, plus classic ratios and step-by-step instructions for making it at home.
What Is Italian Espresso and How Is It Made?
Learn what makes Italian espresso unique, from its government-regulated pricing to its bold flavor profile and traditional moka pot brewing.
What Is Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee?
Learn why Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is so rare, expensive, and balanced—with tips on how to brew it and spot the real thing.
What Is Mandheling Coffee and Why It’s Different
Mandheling coffee comes from Sumatra with bold body, low acidity, and rich spice notes. Learn why it’s prized for dark roasts and wet-hulled processing.
What Is Java Coffee? The Low-Acid Indonesian Brew
Java coffee is a low-acid Indonesian arabica known for its strong bitterness and neutral flavor. Preferred in blends and instant coffee, it rarely shows acidity.
Sole Coffee’s Bold Espresso: Rich, Bitter, and Oily
Sole Coffee’s signature blend of Colombian and Brazilian beans makes an intense espresso with thick crema and a bold, bitter profile.
Why Tokyo Has the Busiest Starbucks in the World
Tokyo hosts the most visited Starbucks globally, not New York or Seattle. Discover how the brand became a cultural icon in Asia.
Vienna's Iconic Coffee Culture Explained
Explore Vienna’s celebrated coffee scene, from its 17th-century origins to its legendary Melange and enduring café traditions.
How the British Really Drink Coffee—And Why
80% of UK coffee is instant—but that doesn’t mean specialty is dead. Here’s how Brits really consume coffee, from postwar cafés to modern espresso.
What Is Traditional Turkish Coffee and How Is It Made?
Learn how traditional Turkish coffee is made, why it predates modern espresso, and why it’s still culturally significant — despite urban decline.
What Kind of Coffee Do the French Really Prefer?
French consumers favored Kenyan coffee for its low bitterness and fruity aroma, with Colombia and Costa Rica also ranking high in taste tests.
Why Italian Espresso Is All About Speed
Italian espresso is meant to be made and drunk quickly—within 10 seconds of brewing. Learn why speed defines the true espresso experience.
How Central and Northern Europeans Drink Coffee
Europeans in Central and Northern Europe prefer balanced, medium-strength coffee—mostly black or with milk—and drink over 1,000 cups per person yearly.
How Americans Really Drink Coffee — And Why It’s Changed
Most US coffee comes from Brazil, Colombia and Guatemala. Learn how deep roasts, espresso carts, and office 'coffee time' shaped modern US coffee culture.
How Japan Shaped Global Coffee Culture
Japan became the world’s third-largest coffee consumer despite war and bans. Discover how the country invented canned and instant coffee.
How the Dutch Helped Build Indonesia’s Coffee Legacy
The Dutch planted Indonesia’s first coffee in 1696—learn how that led to global exports and world-famous beans like Mandheling and Kopi Luwak.