The Pulled Journal
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February 9, 2026
Barcelona has a traditional Spanish espresso culture and a growing third wave specialty scene, particularly in the Eixample, Gracia, and Poblenou neighborhoods.
February 7, 2026
Berlin does not do glossy. Its specialty coffee scene reflects the city's identity: raw, independent, resistant to polish, and quietly excellent. The barista might have a face tattoo. The espresso is flawless.
February 6, 2026
Four tiers. Different challenges. Different earning potential. Here is how to choose.
February 5, 2026
Washington DC has a specialty coffee scene that punches above its size, driven by Embassy Row culture, a highly educated workforce, and roasters like Compass Coffee and Qualia.
February 3, 2026
Suleiman Ağa, the Ottoman ambassador to Louis XIV, served the first cups of coffee at his Paris residence in 1669. Three and a half centuries later, the city has its own specialty wave. A guide to Canal Saint-Martin, Le Marais, Pigalle, Belleville, and the 17th.
February 1, 2026
Miami has a coffee culture shaped by Cuban coffee tradition, a massive influx of South American residents, and a growing third wave specialty scene in Wynwood and the Design District.
January 31, 2026
Pour over coffee produces a clean, nuanced cup that reveals the coffee's origin character better than almost any other method.
January 30, 2026
A coffee scale turns inconsistent results into repeatable ones. Here are the best options.
January 29, 2026
Cold brew is not iced coffee. The process is slower, the flavor is different, and the result is better.
January 28, 2026
Nashville has a fast-growing specialty coffee scene driven by its influx of young professionals, a strong food culture, and roasters that have earned national recognition.
January 27, 2026
Nitro coffee is cold brew on tap, infused with nitrogen. Here is what makes it different and worth trying.
January 26, 2026
Boston has a serious specialty coffee scene built around university neighborhoods and a culture of quality that surprises visitors who expect just Dunkin territory.
January 24, 2026
The macchiato comes in two very different forms. Here is what both are and which one you should order.
January 23, 2026
The skepticism is understandable. The answer is yes.
January 22, 2026
The flat white was Australia and New Zealand's gift to global coffee culture. Here is what it actually is.
January 20, 2026
The cortado is a small, balanced drink that highlights the espresso without drowning it in milk.
Brooklyn is a coffee city in its own right, separate from Manhattan. Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Crown Heights, and Cobble Hill each have distinct coffee cultures.
January 18, 2026
Portland has 529 coffee shops, 55 of which are specialty. That 10.4% specialty rate is one of the highest in the US. Portland helped define the third wave coffee movement.
January 17, 2026
The americano has a simple construction and a disputed history. It is also one of the best ways to drink espresso.
January 16, 2026
The grinder matters more than the brewer. Here are the grinders worth buying at every price point in 2026.
January 15, 2026
The cappuccino has a specific definition that most coffee shops don't honor. Here is what it should be.
January 13, 2026
The latte is the most ordered espresso drink in the world. Here is what it is and how to order a good one.
January 12, 2026
Vancouver has 4,175 specialty coffee shops, the highest specialty count of any city in the world according to Pulled Coffee data. More specialty shops per capita than Seattle or San Francisco.
January 10, 2026
Espresso is a brewing method, not a roast level. Understanding what it is changes how you drink coffee.
