two glasses of cold coffee on ice: one dark cold brew, one lighter iced coffee with cream; surrounded by coffee beans and sunlight reflections
Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: Your Ultimate Guide
Hot day, cold coffee dilemma? Discover the difference between iced coffee and cold brew, why grind size matters, and how to perfect your summer brew with Headcount Coffee. Read more...
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The Perfect Brew: How Much Coffee to Use for the Golden Ratio
Discover how much coffee you really need per cup. From the golden 1:18 ratio to method-based tweaks for espresso, French press, and cold brew, brew your perfect cup every Read more...
medieval-style cup of coffee with honey drizzle, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg on a rustic wooden table under warm candlelight
The Tale of Melya: Coffee and Honey in Medieval Europe
Long before sugar was common, medieval Europeans sweetened coffee with honey and spices, creating Melya, a rich, aromatic drink that blended cultures, trade, and taste. Read more...
cup of Malaysian white coffee on wooden table with light crema
The Irresistible Rise of White Coffee: From Ipoh to the Global Stage
White coffee’s mellow flavor and bold caffeine kick made it a Malaysian secret turned global phenomenon. Learn its story—and how to try it fresh at Headcount Coffee. Read more...
Ethiopian coffee farmer secretly roasting and selling Grade 1 beans in the highlands, symbolizing rebellion against export laws
Black Market Coffee: The Rebel of Ethiopia
When laws forbade locals from drinking export-quality coffee, one farmer broke the rules, and changed how Ethiopia saw its most sacred bean. Read more...
prison coffee roastery with inmates learning to roast beans, symbolizing redemption and second chances
Salvation Roasters: Brewing Second Chances
Inmates behind bars learn to roast, brew, and rebuild their lives. The story of Salvation Roasters, where coffee becomes the path to freedom. Read more...
18th century Swedish king observing twin prisoners in a candle-lit room with cups of coffee and tea, symbolizing the historic coffee experiment of Gustav III
The Swedish Coffee Experimentation
How two twins and a king’s curiosity changed the way the world viewed coffee. A historical story of rebellion, science, and survival. Read more...
Ethiopian shepherd watching his goats leap among red coffee berries in the mountains, inspired by the legend of Kaldi and the dancing goats
The Legend of the Dancing Goats: How Coffee Was Discovered
A young goatherd. A handful of red berries. And a discovery that would awaken the world. This is the legend of Kaldi and the dancing goats, the birth of coffee.... Read more...
young barista learning to make coffee in a cozy café, symbolizing mentorship, redemption, and second chances
Coffee Changing Young People’s Lives
When a café owner in Rotterdam gives troubled teens a job, something unexpected brews, discipline, hope, and transformation. Read more...
Outdoor seating area of a Starbucks café with wicker chairs and tables under large umbrellas, set in a peaceful cobblestone street. The Starbucks logo is visible in the background, inviting customers to enjoy coffee in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
The 1997 Starbucks Tragedy: A Crime That Shook Washington D.C.
In 1997, a tragic shooting at a Georgetown Starbucks left three employees dead, sparking a two-year investigation. The case grew cold until a viewer of America's Most Wanted came forward... Read more...
elderly woman’s hands holding a steaming coffee cup on a hospital tray, symbolizing assisted dying and ethical dilemma in medicine
The Forever Coffee: When Mercy Crossed the Line
She wanted to die on her own terms. Her doctor had other plans. The chilling true story behind the Coffee Euthanasia case in the Netherlands. Read more...
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Coffee: The Global Connection That Never Sleeps
From Ethiopia’s highlands to your morning cup, coffee has become a worldwide ritual that connects people, cultures, and conversations. Read more...