Photo Essay: Your Cup Of Coffee Is Ready For Its Closeup
Photographer Sebastiao Salgado, whose parents owned a coffee mill, looks at the faces and places behind the $100 billion-a-year business.
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Artists Transform Coffee Spills Into Masterpieces
Ever splashed yourself with coffee? Then you know its staining powers. But where some see a ruined shirt, others have found a canvas.
Puerto Rico Wants To Grow Your Next Cup Of Specialty Coffee
More than a century ago, Puerto Rico used to produce world-class coffee. Now farmers there are trying to rebuild the industry by focusing on growing higher-quality beans, which command higher prices.
Jury: Starbucks' Free Coffee Not At Fault In Police Officer's Burn Claims
A North Carolina jury has rejected a $750,000 civil lawsuit filed by a police officer who said that a Starbucks store had given him a large cup of hot coffee with an unsecured lid.
How AeroPress Fans Are Hacking Their Way To A Better Cup Of Coffee
Coffee aficionados say the simple, syringe-like device makes exceptional espresso and allows for countless variations on the perfect cup. Not surprising, given that its inventor is a serial tinkerer.
Nutrition Panel: Egg With Coffee Is A-OK, But Skip The Side Of Bacon
A panel of top nutrition experts is recommending that Americans adopt a more plant-based diet and eat less meat and sugar. It also found that most people are not consuming too much cholesterol.
Sandwich Monday: Meow Parlour
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we visit a cat cafe in New York. That's like a regular cafe, but with cats — and the people who love them.
Coffee Horror: Parody Pokes At Environmental Absurdity Of K-Cups
The market for single-serving coffee pods is dominated by Keurig's K-Cups. But they aren't recyclable, and critics say that's making a monster of an environmental mess. Meet the K-Cup Godzilla.
As Espresso Rises, Will 'Greek Coffee' Be Left To The Turks?
"Greek coffee" may be a matter of national pride in the Mediterranean nation. But increasingly, Greeks are embracing espresso, an imported brew. Chalk it up to globalization.
Golden State Joe: California Makes A Play For Coffee's Future
California's coffee crop is new and small, but farmers are optimistic about its potential. Scientists hope that by growing coffee here they can learn more about how to help the crop resist disease.