#coffee-culture

#coffee-culture

On a six-block walk I pass at least a half dozen, each with their own vibe: one focused on chai, another inside a yoga studio, a Starbucks that's surprisingly busy for late afternoon downtown. I passed them all up to get to one shop in particular, where a barista named Jarvis would address me by name and make me a thoroughly decent latte with rose-flavored syrup - nothing out of the ordinary in Seattle.

Controversy is baked in - which is why it should come as no surprise that Contrarian Thinking CEO Codie Sanchez made waves for a hot take she shared in a podcast interview. In a clip of the interview, posted by TikTok account @goated.quotes, Sanchez says that she can tell how successful someone is by how they order coffee. "Show me how long it takes you to order at a counter," says the CEO, "and I will show you your bank account."

In the US, coffee is fuel. We take it everywhere in comically large Stanley cups, balanced precariously from the almost big-enough car cup holders, and carry it into meetings, soccer practices, and PTA fundraisers. It's a lifestyle accessory as much as a drink. Step outside America, though, and you'll notice how out of step that habit looks. Coffee abroad is often about slowing down, not speeding up.

A word of advice: Rather than cutting your pasta into smaller bites, you can choose a "short" pasta, such as penne, tortiglioni, and conchiglie, which are easier to eat with a fork.

The Cafe shirt celebrates Naples' daily espresso rituals with a design that fuses urban sophistication and international flair, arriving in a rich coffee-bean brown.

The moka pot, an aluminum appliance, revolutionized coffee brewing in Italy since 1933 and is currently manufactured as the Moka Express by Bialetti.

Playback Coffee blends a coffee culture with an analog music theme, reflecting San Jose's rich radio broadcast history while offering contemporary drinks in a relaxed setting.

A coffee cupping is not just a casual sip; it's an involved ritual that allows for a clear picture of the drink's taste, body, and nuances.

Crawling up the 110? A chilled latte from a quaint Chinatown coffee shop (ironically located across the street from where the movie 'Rush Hour' was filmed) is an offramp away.

We've shifted our focus to coffee makers as more stylish options have emerged, transforming them into attractive additions for kitchens, fulfilling the need for multi-cup brewing.

We demand the immediate reinstatement of cinnamon at your condiment bar, behind the counter, and in your hearts.

Quiet Mountain Cafe has quietly evolved into a cultural space where slow living, outdoor exploration, and caffeinated rituals intersect, attracting a loyal following.