Germans Are Going Off Beer. That’s Forcing Brewers to Adapt or Go Bust.
More young people are steering clear of alcohol. The deepening cultural shift has spawned an epidemic of brewery closures.
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The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply
The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.
They Grew Up on Mexican Coke. Trump’s Cane Sugar Plan Makes Them Uneasy.
After President Trump announced that Coke will be made with cane sugar in the U.S., as it is in Mexico, foodies of Mexican heritage said in interviews that they weren’t excited.
How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community
For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.
War and Displacement Spread Syrians’ Love of Maté
The strong, grassy South American tea was popular in Syria even before the war began there 12 years ago. As millions of people were internally displaced, they shared it around the country.
Aspartame is Possibly Linked to Cancer in Humans, the WHO Says
The F.D.A. and the powerful beverage industry protested the new findings, and a second W.H.O. group stood by its standard that the sweetener is generally safe.