This Steampunk art coffee is fun to look at and also includes some interesting features. Check it out! “Trade shows bring out some wacky ideas for coffee. I almost dismissed this press release, thinking it was vaporware, but it turns out there’s a working prototype and it’s actually quite intriguing. It mechanizes the siphon brewing process, and adds some interesting …

50 beautifully delicious coffee designs – yum! Monkey’s, sail boats, lions and flowers – you can do it all in coffee art. “Coffee or Latte art consists of the pouring of steamed milk into a shot of espresso generating a pattern or design on the surface. The barista becomes a true designer and is able to create beautiful creations with the …

We love infographics – they are a fun way to learn all sorts of things! “This infographic, How Coffee Changed America was sent to my email from Lumin Consulting like a lot of coffee bloggers have already I’m sure, but this is still cool nonetheless. Learn a little history about who the first American coffee trader was, who invented instant coffee, and …

This is a great review of “The Independent Coffee Book – London.” Have a look! “What I like about the London book is that it gives you a local’s introduction to each cafe, providing you with the context and history that gives each shop its character and charm. This is great when you’re just in town for a short time …

Planning a trip to Seoul, Korea? There are many great places to get an excellent cup of coffee in the city. Aaron Frey takes on a tour of the best Korean cafes, complete with beautiful pictures. “I moved from Korea to Sweden back in the summer of 2010, and that unfortunately marked the end of my coverage of Korea’s best cafes …

We love reading about coffee cultures around the world, and New Zealand is a hotbed for all things coffee! They are credited with pioneering the “flat white” – traditionally a less milky brew with textured (rather than frothy) milk. “In the last couple of decades, New Zealand has undergone a coffee revolution as many Kiwis have become connoisseurs of their …

Check out this guide to Melbourne coffee lingo and the best cafes in the area. “If nothing else, Melbourne will turn you into a coffee snob. .. in Melbourne, people take their coffee very seriously. They don’t mess around with sweetening syrups or fancy-schmancy names: it’s simply high-quality coffee made by talented baristas. I’m forever in awe at just how creamy and …

This is a fun one! “Check out this exhibition of coffee cup art by Gwyneth Leech, displayed at the Flatiron Buidling in New York. The display features 800 coffee cups each bearing a uniquely hand drawn design. Leech collected the cups over a number of years and began drawing last September. That’s a lot of coffee.   Read more at:http://ilovecoffee.co.za/2012/02/24/coffee-cup-art/

This coffee culture blog tackles everything you need to know about the best coffee in Portugal. “Tourists trying to grab a coffee on holiday don’t always have to search for the nearest Starbucks. In Portugal you’ll find a nation of serious coffee lovers, who are very precise about how they take their favourite drink. What’s more, prices are incredibly cheap …

Traveling Greener is a green travel site – it’s no surprise they love organic fair trade coffee! “We have a secret.  We can’t keep it any longer. It’s true, it’s undeniable, yes TravelingGreener.com is coffee-powered.  It’s 100% organic, fair trade espresso-fueled blogging. Our coffee story began in Italy when caffè latte first crossed our lips.  First Florence, Venice, Rome…and onto to iced Nescafé in Greece and bitter black in Scandinavia. Since …