What’s your idea of the perfect coffee shop? Perhaps somewhere with wood-panelled walls and complimentary newspapers? Or maybe it’s simply a spot where you can grab a high-quality brew and be on your way. This week we wrote about a German coffee chain that is causing a stir. It sells decent coffee at a good price, but it is also seen by some as a sign of unwelcome gentrification. 

Meanwhile, LED face masks are (apparently) all the rage. The most popular is the red-light mask, which, designers claim, stimulates skin regeneration and reverses the signs of ageing. Our Well Informed column explains whether the hype is justified.