If you live in Japan and have noticed that your morning caffeine fix doesn’t quite pack the kick you were expecting, blame it on the war in Ukraine. It turns out that the quality of coffee beans ...

The Pastry World Cup. The biennial event features ... Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha ...

First there were cafes that allowed pets. Then came cat cafes, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. Next, comes the hog. “It was wonderful. Very relaxing and enjoyable,” said ...

Pierre Hermé, President of the Pastry World Cup, praised the high level of artistry and innovation displayed by all the teams. He noted that the competition continues to be a magnificent ...

That was the question put to the 18 national teams competing at the 2025 national heritage-themed Pastry World Cup in Lyon this weekend, and they had nine hours to come up with an answer. Japan’s ...