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The Joy of Making Coffee: Essential Basics
Discover why making coffee is rewarding, how interest drives skill-building, and what beginners need to know to enjoy the process.
Single Origin vs. Flavored Coffee: What Cafés Actually Serve
Learn how cafés categorize coffee by origin and preparation—single origin vs. flavored drinks—and why each matters for your menu.
5 Key Lessons from the World Barista Championship
Learn the five proven strategies that help baristas succeed at the World Barista Championship, from mindset to innovation.
How I Learned Latte Art and Mastered Cappuccino Patterns
After weeks of practice and guidance, I improved my latte art skills and can now pour basic cappuccino designs like hearts and leaves.
Why Do So Many People Love Coffee?
Coffee’s popularity stems from its rich flavors, energizing effects, and cultural significance as a lifestyle symbol.
What Makes a Great Cup of Specialty Coffee?
Making a great specialty coffee requires careful prep—from bean selection to brewing—every step impacts flavor. Here’s how to get it right.
Casino Cafés in Las Vegas Now Serve Chinese Dishes
Las Vegas casino cafés now serve traditional Chinese dishes like sweet and sour pork and wonton soup to cater to growing numbers of Chinese visitors.
Seattle’s Simple Coffee Culture: What Makes It Special
Seattle may not have the most cafés, but its residents drink more coffee than almost anywhere. Discover the city’s low-key coffee rituals.
How Astronauts Brew Coffee in Space
This fall, the ISS will get its first real espresso machine, Isspresso, flown by Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti in November.
Coffee Price Surge Forces Some Shops to Raise Prices
Global coffee bean prices have jumped nearly 70% due to Brazil’s drought. Local shops in China may increase costs by 20%, while others adjust via smaller hikes or new drinks.
Irish Barista Champion Colin Harmon on Winning WBC
Colin Harmon, three-time Irish Barista Champion, shares his journey from finance to coffee and what makes great espresso.
2015 World Barista Championship Chengdu Regional Prelims
The 2015 World Barista Championship Chengdu qualifiers kicked off amid heavy rain, drawing large crowds despite the weather. See what happened.
How Flight Attendants Make Fancy Coffee at 30,000 Feet
Discover how Hainan Airlines trained cabin crew to craft artisanal in-flight specialty coffee for first-class passengers on long-haul flights.
2014 Fushan Cup: Taiwan’s Li Mingru Wins World Barista Title
Taiwan’s Li Mingru took first place at the 2014 Fushan Cup International Barista Championship, with Japan’s Osawa Naomi and Korea’s Kim Juyeon placing second and third.
The 2012 WBC China Champion Who Used a Local Coffee Bean
In 2012, China’s World Barista Championship winner Popo used an under-the-radar Chinese coffee bean—ManLaoJiang’s Naji—from Yunnan, not a rare global single origin.
How Coffee Quality Programs Fix Global Supply Issues
Learn how international coffee initiatives set defect limits and moisture standards to improve bean quality and support farmers amid market crashes.
How Coffee Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Drinking 3 cups of coffee daily may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 37%, Harvard research finds.
How China’s Coffee Market Exploded in 2014
In 2014, global coffee traders flocked to China’s trade shows—proof the market had matured. But was it really ready? Here’s what really changed.
Lin Dan Opens Beijing Coffee Shop With Korean Brand
Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan launched a Beijing coffee shop with a Korean brand, designed for his wife and debuting his barista skills.
Second Pu'er Coffee Raw Bean Cupping Selects Top 18 Beans
Seventy-two Yunnan Pu'er coffees were cupped in 2014; 18 scored 80+ points, with one champion, one runner-up, and one third place.