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Good morning! Today is Thursday, the fourth of December, 2025. In this issue, George looks at LAP Coffee, “Germany’s most controversial coffee chain,” and what makes it so successful in providing a better cup of coffee than Starbucks or your local Kaffeehaus’ espresso for just €1.50.