The History of Coffee in China: From First Plantings to Modern Growth

Published: Oct 06, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/06/2026 81 views

Coffee first arrived in China in 1884 in Taiwan, then took root in Yunnan in 1902. Learn the full timeline of China’s coffee cultivation and industry milestones.

Ever wondered when and where coffee first appeared in China? Most people assume it’s a recent trend, but coffee has been growing in parts of China for well over a century. The real story begins not with hip cafés, but with missionaries, colonial agriculture, and a small village high in the mountains of Yunnan.

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