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Coffee Culture & Lifestyle

History, traditions, coffee shops, sustainability, and coffee beyond the cup.
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Robusta Coffee History: From Africa to Vietnam’s Coffee Boom

Robusta coffee history, from the forests of central Africa to colonial plantations and Vietnam's coffee boom, plus how it differs from arabica.
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Coffee Grounds and 3D Printing: Brewing Innovation

Researchers are pioneering methods to transform discarded coffee grounds into 3D printing filaments, enabling sustainable design and production.

Melitta Bentz: The Woman Who Revolutionized Coffee Brewing

Melitta Bentz was a German and a successful entrepreneur who invented the paper coffee filter brewing system in 1908.

The Psychology of Playing Music in a Coffee Shop

The Psychology of Playing Music in a Coffee Shop and the Ways coffee shops use music to influence buying coffee products

The History of Cold Brew Coffee: From Japan to the United States

Cold brew is older than you think. Trace it from Kyoto's slow-drip towers through Dutch traders to its rise in American coffee shops.

Costa Rica Coffee Pickers: A Day in The Life

A day in the life of Costa Rica's coffee pickers in the Tarrazu region - the work, the pay, the seasons, and the people…

5 Reasons Why Coffee is Sold in 12oz Bags

Why did roasters switch from 1lb to 12oz bags? Five reasons covering freshness, pricing psychology, shipping costs, and specialty coffee economics.

What is Caffenol? A Guide on Developing Film with Coffee

Develop black-and-white film with coffee, washing soda, and vitamin C. A guide to mixing caffenol, timings, and what results to expect.
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The Top 5 Espresso Coffee Shops in Paris

The 5 best espresso coffee shops in Paris, all easy to reach and close to the city's top sights, with a map showing where…

What is the Coffee C Market? A Practical Guide

The coffee commodity market, known as the C Market, is where the global price of coffee is determined by traders and effects both farmers…

The History of Instant Coffee – How Did It all Start?

A complete lesson in the history of instant coffee. From its humble beginnings to the what it is today including how to make it…
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