Pu’er Coffee

 Coffee has long been one of the most important threads running through European history. But what many people don’t realize is that coffee also has its own “dark history.” When coffee first arrived in Europe in the late 16th century, it immediately raised alarm within the Christian church. This black beverage from the “infidel” Muslim world was once condemned as “the devil’s drink.” By the 18th century, this suspicion was still very much alive in Sweden. King Gustav III firmly believed that coffee was harmful to the human body and regarded it as a kind of poison. In order to prove coffee’s dangers, he organized what would later become one of the most infamous human experiments in coffee history. Although the scientific validity of this experiment is highly questionable by modern standards, it nevertheless revealed something remarkable: as early as the 18th century, humans had already discovered that coffee was, in fact, non-toxic. To understand this story, we first need some histo...

 Coffee lovers, attention! That dark cup you hold in your hands every day is far more than just a morning pick-me-up. Today, let’s talk about the hidden health secrets behind this magical drink—guaranteed to open your eyes! From coffee beans to the cup, the journey is anything but simple. Coffee contains hundreds of active compounds—caffeine, chlorogenic acids, cafestol, and more—all quietly influencing your body. Don’t underestimate this little cup; it’s already changing your health in ways you may not notice! **01 Love Coffee? Here Are 8 Benefits Coming Your Way** 1. A Guardian Against Cancer Studies show that regular coffee drinkers have a significantly lower risk of certain cancers. Thanks to the antioxidants in coffee, your body gains stronger defense against free-radical damage. Moderate daily intake is especially protective for the liver and endometrium, helping keep cancer cells at bay. 2. A Protector of Heart Health Stop saying coffee is bad for your heart! In mod...

 People often say, “You get what you pay for.” In many aspects of life, this saying makes perfect sense, and it’s deeply ingrained in the way we think about consumption. Not long ago, a customer came into our shop for coffee. After looking at the menu, he asked with surprise, “What’s this Emerald Red Label for 75 yuan? It must taste way better than the regular pour-over for 30 yuan, right?” Clearly, this customer had already equated “expensive coffee” with “good coffee,” assuming that a higher price always means better flavor. But is that really the truth? What determines the price of coffee? 1. Variety Most people know that the coffee beans sold today are broadly divided into Arabica and Robusta. Arabica includes many sub-varieties—Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, and more. These beans are usually grown at high altitudes above 800 meters. They tend to have a smoother taste and more refined flavor characteristics influenced by the local terroir. However, Arabica is picky by nature....

  “Peaberry” coffee beans (commonly called male beans) are a unique type of coffee bean that develop as a single oval-shaped seed inside the coffee cherry. This usually happens due to unusual pollination, drought, or other environmental factors, causing only one of the two seeds that normally grow in a cherry to fully develop. The lone seed then absorbs all the nutrients, forming a round bean. Unlike the typical flat “regular beans” (sometimes called female beans or flat beans), peaberries have a plump, oval shape. Because they develop individually, round beans usually have a higher density. In terms of flavor, peaberries are often described as having a richer body, brighter acidity, and more concentrated flavors—though this is debated, and not all coffee enthusiasts agree that they taste better than regular beans. Another key feature of peaberries is their rarity: they make up only about 5% to 10% of a coffee harvest. Their scarcity and the need for manual sorting mean that peaber...