Pu’er Coffee

 When people order espresso-based drinks at cafés—especially milk drinks topped with beautiful latte art—it almost always brings a small moment of joy. The unspoken rule of “let the phone take the first sip” naturally kicks in, and a photo is taken before anything else. Sometimes, the visual impact of latte art even outweighs the actual flavor experience of the coffee. And although I personally care more about taste, I have to admit that when a cup comes with an intricate, well-balanced, and beautifully integrated design, it still makes me genuinely excited and pleasantly surprised. So this raises an interesting question: how did latte art, built on espresso, start becoming popular in the first place? Today, let’s take some time to talk about that. I did quite a bit of research online, and to be honest, there doesn’t seem to be a single, definitive historical account. However, its development can generally be traced back to the second half of the 20th century. Espresso machines w...

  When it comes to making coffee, every corner of the world has its own unique rituals and techniques. From elegant pour-overs to rugged cowboy coffee, the methods are endless — but most of them can be traced back to three main brewing traditions: Boiled Coffee Brewed (Filter) Coffee Espresso Coffee 1. Boiled Coffee Let’s start with one of the oldest and most fascinating ways to make coffee — boiling it . The best-known example is Turkish coffee , where extra-fine grounds are simmered directly in water until it just begins to boil. The extraction happens at around 212°F (100°C), which literally makes it “boiled coffee.” Turkish-style coffee has a strong flavor, rich cultural history, and even a bit of ceremony — it’s often served unfiltered in small cups, allowing the grounds to settle at the bottom. But Turkey isn’t the only place that makes coffee this way. Similar methods are still used in Ethiopia , Greece , and Arab countries . Even early American cowboys used a ...