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Coffee Culture

Café Etiquette Around the World

global coffee customs

Beyond borders, understanding café etiquette reveals fascinating cultural differences that can enhance your global travel experience.

Emma
December 16, 2025

mixing methods swirl stir pulse

Coffee Guides

Agitation Techniques: Swirl, Stir, and Pulse

Great agitation techniques like swirl, stir, and pulse can de-escalate tense…

Emma
January 7, 2026

perfect microfoam for espresso

Espresso

Milk Steaming for Espresso Drinks: Microfoam Fundamentals

Proper milk steaming creates velvety microfoam essential for espresso drinks; learn the…

Emma
January 7, 2026

blooming enhances flavor release

Coffee Guides

Pre-Infusion: Why Blooming Improves Extraction

Pre-infusion, or blooming, enhances extraction by releasing trapped gases, and…

Emma
January 6, 2026

single origin or blend

Espresso

Single-Origin Vs Blend for Espresso

Loving espresso? Learn how single-origin and blended beans differ to find your perfect…

Emma
January 6, 2026