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A Coffee Lover’s Walking Tour of Historic Shanghai
Explore Shanghai’s richest coffee heritage: legendary cafes, museums, and hidden spots where the city’s coffee culture was born.
How Natural Mineral Water Makes Coffee and Tea Taste Sweeter
Expert brewers reveal how choosing the right natural mineral water enhances sweetness and clarity in both coffee and tea.
How to Create a 1-Square-Meter Coffee Corner That Feels Like Home
Transform even a tiny 1-square-meter space into a cozy, aromatic coffee nook with these practical design tips for brewing daily inspiration.
How to Open a Coffee Shop That Lasts Beyond the First Year
Learn the five critical factors beyond great coffee that determine whether your coffee shop survives — from product focus to smart location.
Taiwanese Youth Coffee Meetup Fuels Cross-Strait Startup Dreams
A Dec. 6 Taipei-Xiamen coffee event brought 30 Taiwanese entrepreneurs together to share startup journeys over pour-over sessions.
Starbucks and Costa Coffee Sugar Content Exceeds WHO Daily Limits
A UK study found Starbucks' Egg Nog Latte and Costa's Toffee Nut Latte contain 58.2g and 73.3g sugar per large cup—far above WHO’s 25g female daily limit.
How Starbucks Lifetime Membership Gives Free Coffee for 30 Years
Starbucks once offered a limited-edition lifetime card granting one free coffee per day for 30 years. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
6 Wildly Creative Specialty Coffee Cups You’ll Want to Own
From a goat-horn espresso mug to a 3D-printed winged cup, these six imaginative coffee vessels blend art, function, and quirky design.
Global Cat Cafés Worth Visiting Right Now
Discover 4 iconic cat cafés worldwide—from NYC’s Meow Parlour to Tokyo’s Neko no mise—where coffee meets purring companions.
China’s First Financial Community Coffee Shop Opens in Shenzhen
In December 2015, China’s first community-based financial coffee shop 'Hui Coffee' launched in Shenzhen, merging investing with specialty coffee service.
Why Starbucks’ Red Holiday Cups Are More Than Just Festive
Starbucks’ annual red holiday cups signal the start of its peak sales season, driving demand for premium seasonal drinks—not just holiday spirit.
Luxury Brands Like GUCCI Add Coffee Shops to Their Stores
Luxury brands like GUCCI and others are adding cafés to stores to boost customer dwell time and emotional connection.
How to Spend Christmas in Hong Kong: A Pink Café Escape
Spend an unforgettable pink-themed Christmas in Hong Kong’s HABITU? Caffè, enjoy a Huawei-sponsored 'Rose Gold' mocha, and get free treats with photos.
Paris Café Reopens Three Weeks After Terror Attack
A la Bonne Bière, one of the Paris attack sites, reopened on December 4—three weeks after five were killed—with locals returning to show resilience.
Taiwan Coffee Festival Offers Discounted Roasting Experience
Learn how Taiwan’s Gukeng Coffee Festival dropped its coffee roasting workshop price to NT$100, attracting crowds eager to roast their own beans.
Taiwan’s Gukeng: Where Coffee Is About Quality, Not Price
In Taiwan’s Gukeng Township, coffee farms focus on quality over cost, offering scenic farm experiences and balanced brews.
Why Startup Life on Beijing’s Zhongguancun Street Is Getting Colder
Zhongguancun Innovation Street remains a hub for Chinese entrepreneurs, but capital tightening has cooled the once-booming startup scene.
Starbucks Admits Using Rubber Chemical in Chinese Bakery Items
Starbucks China uses azodicarbonamide in bakery products despite health concerns; here’s what that means and how much is allowed.
Starbucks Uses Controversial Dough Conditioner in China
Starbucks admits using azodicarbonamide in Chinese bakery items. The additive, banned in Europe and Australia, is legal in China under strict limits.
Why Japanese Prefer Convenience Store Coffee Over Cafés
Japanese coffee consumption is rising, but people are drinking more at home. Convenience stores now dominate the market with cheap, fast options.