Coffee Industry
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Do Starbucks Hot Drink Lids Pose a Cancer Risk?
Starbucks hot drink lids are made from polystyrene (plastic #6), which may release trace styrene when hot—but the actual risk is extremely low for typical consumption.
Best Home Coffee Machines: Delonghi & What to Consider
Looking for a good home coffee machine? We break down semi-auto vs capsule machines, key factors like milk fat and water quality, and top brands like Delonghi.
Star-Owned Coffee Shops in Seoul Worth Visiting
Discover where Korean stars like Suzy Ji-seob, Leeteuk, and Kim Jae-joong have opened their own cafes in Seoul—great for fans and coffee lovers alike.
How Starbucks Sparked the Second Wave Coffee Movement
Learn how Starbucks grew from a 1971 Seattle roastery into a global 9,000-store chain and helped ignite the second wave of coffee culture.
3 Essential Design Elements for a Romantic Coffee Shop
Want to open a cozy, romantic café? Learn the 3 key design factors—space, façade, and lighting—that create the right vibe for your coffee shop.
Paris’s Oldest Café: Where Napoleon Once Pawned His Hat
Founded in 1686, Le Procope in Paris has hosted legends like Voltaire, Hemingway, and Napoleon—who left his hat as collateral. Here’s how it survives.
Why Starbucks Can't Thrive in Italy
Starbucks has no stores in Italy due to stiff local competition, low prices, and cultural resistance to its coffee style.
Tokyo Bike Shop with Coffee Bar You Must Visit
In Tokyo’s Shibuya, RATIO&C combines cycling culture and specialty coffee in a two-floor concept space with bike parts and ONIBUS coffee.
How New York’s Cafe-Barbershops Are Reinventing the Haircut
In Brooklyn, barber shops are adding coffee bars to attract customers. A haircut now comes with espresso or beer, making grooming a social experience.
Starbucks x UNDERCOVER Release Limited-Edition Mugs
Starbucks and UNDERCOVER have collaborated on two exclusive black-and-white mugs, available at select stores and with PRODISM magazine.
The Rise of China’s Coffee 3.0: Experience Without Labels
China may become the world’s top coffee consumer by 2020. Keelin Coffee leads Coffee 3.0—where identity fades and comfort, connection, and community come first.
How Melbourne’s Old Prison Became a Stylish Coffee Spot
Discover how a former Melbourne prison was transformed into a vibrant café by Biasol Design Studio, featuring bold geometry and warm accents.
Illy Launches New Francis Y1 Capsule Espresso Machine
Illy’s new Francis Y1 capsule machine uses 19-bar pressure for stronger espresso flavor. Priced at $125, it features a minimalist design and patented extraction tech.
How illy Makes Its Iconic Espresso Blend
Discover how illy crafts its globally sold espresso blend, from bean selection to roasting, with strict quality control and ISO certification.
Nestlé Coffee Logo Design and Global Coffee Impact
Explore the design meaning behind the Nestlé coffee logo and learn how the company sources beans globally, including from China’s Yunnan region.
What Makes Ipoh’s White Coffee Different?
Ipoh’s famous white coffee is low in bitterness and acidity, with a smooth, creamy profile thanks to low-temperature roasting and no added sugar.
How Liu Minghui Brought Yunnan Coffee to the World
Liu Minghui, former chairman of Starbucks China, partnered with Yunnan’s AiNi Coffee to launch Starbucks’ first Asia-based coffee farming support center in 2012.
The First Chinese Coffee Brand: What Is Hougu Coffee?
Learn about Hougu Coffee, China’s first national coffee brand, recognized as a China Famous Trademark in 2013 and rooted in Taoist and Confucian philosophy.
Why Some Specialty Coffee Tastes Like Lemon Acid
Light-roasted specialty coffee often tastes sour like lemon due to underdevelopment. Here’s why that happens and what true acidity should be.
10 Nostalgic Cafés Where Coffee Meets Art
Discover 10 unique cafés blending vintage charm with specialty coffee, from Shanghai-style lounges to industrial-chic spaces with cat cafes and art galleries.