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How to Choose and Brew Fresh Espresso Blend Coffee Beans
Learn why fresh-roasted espresso blends shine, how to use a moka pot, and what makes them different from store-bought capsules.
Brewed Coffee Protects Liver Health, Not Instant or Canned
Drinking one or more cups of freshly brewed coffee daily improves liver function in hepatitis C patients, Japanese study finds. Canned, instant, and decaf coffees show no benefit.
China’s Coffee Industry Seeks to Rise Above Raw Material Status
Despite low prices, China’s coffee sector, led by Yunnan, aims to add value and reduce reliance on raw exports. Here's how.
Mississippi Café’s White-Blue Minimalist Coffee Space
Discover how Mississippi Café combines a white-blue color scheme with a minimalist design for a fresh, airy coffeehouse experience.
How to Modify a BBQ Grill into a Coffee Roaster
Discover how a BBQ grill can be repurposed into a functional home coffee roaster with detailed steps, temperatures, and results.
How One Cup of Coffee Improves Blood Vessel Function
Drinking one caffeinated coffee boosts small blood vessel function within 75 minutes, according to a 2013 Japanese study presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions.
Can You Drink Coffee While Trying to Conceive?
Drinking more than 2–3 cups of coffee daily may reduce fertility in women and affect sperm health. Here’s what the research says.
Cafe Show China: Asia’s Leading Coffee Expo Comes to Beijing
Launched in 2013, Cafe Show China is Asia’s top-certified coffee trade show, held in Beijing with global exhibitors and UFI accreditation.
How U.S. Coffee Consumption Trends Have Changed Over Time
Explore key data on U.S. coffee consumption trends, including volume, brewing methods, and demographic shifts over recent decades.
Drinking Coffee Within 6 Hours of Sleep Harms Rest
A clinical study finds caffeine consumed within six hours of bedtime can severely disrupt sleep. Avoid coffee after 5pm for better rest.
Drinking 3 Cups of Coffee Daily Cuts Liver Cancer Risk by Over 50%
A major study finds drinking 3 cups of coffee per day lowers liver cancer risk by more than 50%, with a 40% drop for any coffee intake.
Japan’s First Female-Only Nap Café Opens in Tokyo
A Tokyo nap café caters exclusively to women professionals, offering 10-minute snoozes for ¥150, pillow options, and aromatherapy in a serene space.
Skull-Shaped Sugar Cubes for Coffee Lovers
A creative coffee accessory: skull-shaped sugar cubes from Snow Violent Studio add fun to your brew. Perfect for coffee drinkers who want a playful twist.
Yawning at the Airport? Get a Free Coffee
At Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport, a facial-recognition coffee machine gives you a free brew just for yawning—here’s how it works.
How Coffee Drives Economy and Health Benefits
Coffee boosts productivity, aids digestion, and supports weight loss—plus, it’s a $122B global industry. Here’s the science and the numbers.
Top 10 Specialty Single Origin and Espresso Coffees
Explore the world’s most celebrated single origin coffees and espresso blends, from Jamaica’s Blue Mountain to Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe.
SCAA Training Course Costs and Certification Fees Explained
Find out the full pricing for SCAA coffee courses like CP101, GE, and RP, and how they compare to global barista salaries.
World’s Smallest Coffee Maker Makes Espresso in 30 Seconds
Meet Piamo, the 30-second microwave-powered espresso maker that fits in your mug and brews fresh espresso without a machine.
How Much Coffee Should You Drink Daily for Health and Weight?
Find your ideal daily coffee intake based on weight, and discover which styles help warm you up or support weight loss.
How Grumpy Cat Became the Face of Grumppuccino Iced Coffee
Learn how the viral frowning cat Grumpy Cat became the mascot for the quirky iced coffee drink Grumppuccino — and why her image stuck.