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The Women's Petition Against Coffee: London's 1674 Satire
A bawdy 1674 London pamphlet blamed coffee for useless husbands. The mystery author, the ban it demanded, and what it reveals about early coffeehouses.
Pan Wei Wins the 2026 World Barista Championship for China
Pan Wei is the first champion representing China at the World Barista Championship. The result in Panama, his comeback in the final and his routine explained.
Coffee Fermentation Microbes: A 72-Hour Mozambique Study
A study followed 72 hours of fermentation in a washed arabica from Mozambique: which microbes took over, which aromas rose, and how to read a coffee bag.
Organic Coffee and Pesticides: From the Cup to the Farm
Is one cup in five really contaminated? What the pesticide figures measure, what roasting removes, and why the bigger issue for organic coffee is on the farm.
How to Make French Press Coffee: Grind, Steps and Tips
Make better French press coffee at home: which grinder and grind to choose, a clear step-by-step method, and simple fixes for sediment and a stuck plunger.
Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Presses in the US
Bodum recalls 5.9 million 8- and 12-cup French presses after glass carafes broke and burned users. See the eight models, how to check yours and the free fix.
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