Flat whites or long blacks? What our changing coffee tastes say about us
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By The Guardian
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Flat whites or long blacks? What our changing coffee tastes say about us
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From a 13th-century Yemen brew to the latest full-on blast of beans, the quest for the perfect caffeine hit continues