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The Rest of the Cup: How Coffee Science Is Moving Past Caffeine

Recent controlled and observational studies agree on coffee benefits, but point in opposite directions regarding which part of the daily cup actually protects the brain.

B2B · · 7 min read

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    The world revealed through coffee

    The West Australian · · 1 min read

  2. Independent coffee shops across South Africa are multiplying rapidly despite surging green bean prices and pinched household budgets. What continues to attract entrepreneurs to neighbourhood café models in the middle of an inflation squeeze.

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    The R100 social habit: Why local cafés beat inflation

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  3. Vietnam's premier Arabica-producing province spent four decades multiplying its acreage to build an export powerhouse. Maintaining that momentum now requires a fundamental change in how growers approach the market.

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    Son La raises the profile of its key agricultural products

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  4. A neighborhood spot on 13th Street blends Victorian decor with childhood fantasy literature to reshape the local morning routine. What customers encounter when stepping past the counter.

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    Mammy’s Coffee Is A Welcome Surprise On 13th Street

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  5. Facing declining productivity across aging robusta orchards, regional agricultural authorities in Lampung turned to varieties bred directly by local farmers. Their solution relies on a targeted propagation technique across demonstration plots.

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    Lampung develops local robusta clones to revive aging trees

    ANTARA News · · 1 min read

  6. A North Kansas City roastery set out to distinguish itself from minimalist trends by anchoring its space in classic literature. What the founders prioritized to turn a Charles Dickens reference into a community gathering place.

    cafe / retail

    Provis Coffee Roasters bring a literary twist to coffee in North Kansas City

    Kansas City Pitch · · 3 min read

  7. Chennai’s relationship with South Indian filter coffee spans generations of morning household rituals and literary acclaim. A cultural survey examines what keeps the city’s decades-old neighbourhood grind shops thriving in a changing modern landscape.

    people / culture

    Indulge Chennai 19th anniversary edition special: A city brewing on filter coffee

    IndulgExpress · · 9 min read

  8. Running a local coffee shop involves much more than brewing espresso drinks from behind the bar every morning. An independent owner and barista reflects on what truly drives his daily routine behind the counter.

    people / culture

    A day in the life: Cummins keeps the coffee — and conversation — flowing

    chronicleonline.com · · 2 min read

  9. Warehouse giants Costco and Sam's Club both sell proprietary bulk ground coffee under their private Kirkland Signature and Member's Mark labels. A head-to-head comparison examines how their respective house blends stack up in flavor, price, and everyday value.

    cafe / retail

    Sam's Club Member's Mark Vs Costco's Kirkland Signature: Which Brand Has The Better Ground Coffee?

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  10. After watching commuters spend endless mornings trapped in drive-thru lines, two Washington entrepreneurs set out to reinvent the workplace morning routine.

    cafe / retail

    How CoffeeNow brews delivery in a cup

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  11. Major sporting events bring millions of visitors past storefronts, creating a fleeting rush that conventional retail setups struggle to handle. One Manhattan coffee shop developed an unconventional operational approach to capture that surge.

    cafe / retail

    How one sister-owned coffee house proves flexibility is the new stability

    Business Insider · · 4 min read

  12. A mobile espresso bar mounted on a compact truck has set up shop along Los Angeles's Silver Lake Reservoir loop. The venture draws on generational family heritage to shape its morning offerings.

    cafe / retail

    Salvadoran Street Coffee at the Silver Lake Reservoir Honors A Local Barista’s Roots

    L.A. Taco · · 6 min read

  13. A Marietta business is keeping Halloween alive through every season by building an entire menu and atmosphere around the horror genre.

    cafe / retail

    Marietta coffee shop serves spooky vibes all year long

    CBS News · · 1 min read

  14. A Phoenix entrepreneur built a distinctive cafe concept blending family traditions of magic with specialty beverage service. The specific ways she translated folklore and global ingredients into a neighborhood gathering space.

    cafe / retail

    Phoenix coffee shop Brew-Ja’s blends Mexican heritage, magic and coffee

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  15. A Portland resident bypassed conventional brick-and-mortar leasing by building an espresso trailer right outside her front door. What started as a driveway setup is testing a hyper-local approach to morning coffee.

    cafe / retail

    Forget the coffee shop. This Portland neighborhood has ‘The Bratmobile.’

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  16. A student review explores The Yard Coffee on Main Street in Redwood City, sampling specialty drinks and pastries across its string-lit patio. How its signature Mexican mocha and baked goods fare under scrutiny remains to be seen.

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    Bear Bites: The Yard Coffee Cafe brings History and Community to Redwood City

    M-A Chronicle · · 2 min read

  17. Timemore's budget-friendly smart scale lineup has expanded significantly since its debut during the early pandemic days. A retrospective look evaluates how the latest third-generation model holds up against changing brewing standards.

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    Timemore Black Mirror Review: Why the 3 Is the Best Yet

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  18. After a disappointing coffee date sparked an ambitious business idea, an Arizona couple launched a cafe infused with Mexican folklore and year-round occult decor.

    cafe / retail

    Spellbinding Phoenix coffee shop celebrates Mexican 'brujas'

    azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · · 3 min read

  19. Surging prices across Vietnam's Central Highlands have prompted growers to adopt unprecedented security measures as harvest begins. Communities in Gia Lai are teaming up with local authorities to protect valuable crops before beans can be stolen.

    origin / farming

    Farmers keep watch over coffee farms as prices rise

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  20. Hawaii's signature growing region is marking more than a century of coffee heritage with its landmark fifty-fifth annual gathering. The week-long celebration highlights the current trajectory of the local industry after decades of volatility.

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    Kona Coffee Cultural Festival a big success

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