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Anti-Theft Coffee Cups: How They Actually Work
This unusual coffee cup only works for its owner—anyone else who tries to drink from it gets sprayed. Here’s how the design prevents misuse.
Who Invented the First Commercial Drip Coffee Machine?
The first commercial automatic drip coffee machine was invented in 1963 by George Bunn and released in 1967 for home use.
How the Rotating French Press Coffee Cup Simplifies Brewing
This two-part press coffee cup brews fine-ground coffee fast, extracts more flavor through rotation, and keeps drinks hot — no extra parts needed.
Why Korea’s Flower Cat Coffee Cups Are Trending
These floral cat-themed cup and saucer sets from South Korea are popular among coffee lovers for their charming design and daily usability.
Why This Cone-Shaped Coffee Cup Won’t Stand Without Its Base
This oddly shaped coffee cup only balances on its matching cone-shaped base — a deliberate design to keep it neatly in place after use.
Why Your Coffee Cup Might Be Harder to Drink From Than You Think
Most coffee cups have a flat lip that doesn’t align well with your mouth. A simple curved rim design improves comfort and flow.
How Astronauts Drink Coffee in Zero Gravity
Astronaut Donald Pettit and designer Travis Baldwin created a zero-gravity coffee cup using surface tension to let space travelers sip hot coffee normally.
Color-Coded Cups Help You Brew Your Perfect Coffee or Tea
These MyCuppa Tea/Coffee mugs feature built-in color charts to help you adjust your brew to match your taste preferences.
Smart Color-Changing Coffee Cup Reacts to Heat
This black mug turns white and lights up 'ON' when hot drinks are added, thanks to heat-reactive pigment that switches colors.
How to Choose and Fold Chemex Filters by Size
Find the right Chemex filter for your 1–13 cup brewer, including half-circle, square, and round types — with step-by-step fold guides.
How to Use a Siphon Pot (Siphon Coffee Maker) Step by Step
Learn how to make coffee with a siphon (vacuum) pot, from heating water to brewing and cooling. Exact temperatures, timings, and stirring steps included.
10 Must-See Coffee Tools from the 2015 SCAA Show
A journalist tasted 10 coffees brewed with different tools at the 2015 SCAA Expo, capturing each setup. Discover the standout brewers and grinders from the event.
Daily Coffee Machine Maintenance: How to Clean the Body
Learn the essential daily, weekly, and monthly steps to properly clean and maintain your espresso machine, including steam wand care and group head descaling.
How to Make Café-Quality Coffee at Home with 7 Brewing Methods
Learn how 60% of great coffee comes from beans, and get expert picks for the best home coffee gear to brew café-style drinks.
Why the AeroPress Is Compact, Durable & Travel-Friendly
The AeroPress is small, sturdy, and easy to clean—perfect for travel. Learn why its size, material, and brewing versatility make it a go-anywhere coffee tool.
Why Your Coffee Grinder Matters More Than Your Machine
A quality burr grinder ensures uniform grind size, faster brewing, and better-tasting coffee. Power and consistency are key to great extraction.
How the Chemex Filter Coffee Maker Works
Learn why the 1941-designed Chemex makes clean, pure coffee—its thick filter, unique shape, and glass construction explained.
How to Tell a Coffee Cup from a Tea Cup
Learn the key differences between coffee and tea cups—shape, material, and purpose—and why design affects your drinking experience.
Types of Coffee Makers: The Main Brewing Methods Explained
From stovetop moka pots to French press, learn the six major coffee brewing categories used worldwide, their roast preferences, and grind sizes.
How to Carry Coffee on a Bike Ride
A new aluminum and rubber bike-mounted coffee holder comes in six colors, making it easy to transport your drink while cycling.