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The One GUCCI Café in Asia Is in Tokyo
Tokyo’s exclusive GUCCI Café in Ginza blends luxury design with accessible pricing—find out where it is and what to expect.
Shandong Launches First Provincial Coffee Association
Shandong’s new coffee association and largest northern China coffee market aim to boost industry cohesion and market competitiveness.
Xiamen’s Self-Serve Café Operates Without Staff
Nestled in Xiamen’s Shapowei district, a café lets customers serve themselves, pay what they want, and even leave supplies — all without staff.
Starbucks Teams Up with Master Kong for RTD Coffee Push
Starbucks partners with Master Kong to expand distribution of ready-to-drink coffee in China, where the segment grows 34.2% annually.
Four WCE Coffee Competitions Coming to Shanghai in 2016
In 2016, WCE’s four global coffee contests — latte art, cup tasters, spirits, and roasting — will debut in Shanghai at HOTELEX, March 29–April 1.
WBC 2016: Key Rule Changes You Need to Know
World Barista Championship 2016 introduces major updates: new espresso machine, mandatory grinder, and a revamped milk drink replacing the classic cappuccino.
Tea vs Coffee: Which Is Better for Your Health?
Both tea and coffee offer health benefits, but studies show tea may reduce stress hormones while coffee helps liver health and memory.
How One Cup of Coffee May Counter Three Drinks of Alcohol
A new study finds that drinking one cup of coffee daily may reduce liver damage and cancer risk linked to consuming three alcoholic drinks.
Detective Conan Themed Cafe Opens in Tokyo
A limited-time Detective Conan-themed cafe opened in Tokyo’s Shibuya Tower Records Cafe from March 28 to May 10, 2015, featuring themed food, merchandise, and events.
130 Entrepreneurs Crowdfund a Coffee Hub in Hubei
A unique 500-square-meter coffee restaurant in Hubei launched with 130 business owners as shareholders, aiming to foster networking and collaboration.
How Coffee May Counteract Alcohol’s Liver Risks
One daily cup of coffee may reduce liver damage and cancer risk even if you drink three alcoholic drinks daily, a major study finds.
How Much Coffee Can Nursing Moms Drink Safely?
Nursing moms can safely consume up to 300mg of caffeine daily—about 3 cups of brewed coffee. Most experts agree it won’t harm your baby.
How Important Is Coffee in Running a Café?
A Melbourne café shows how passion and precision—not just equipment—keep coffee central to a thriving business, even when food dominates.
How to Order Coffee Like an Expert at a Café
Learn the real differences between five classic coffee drinks and how to order them with confidence—no pretension needed.
How Coffee Cuppers Score Coffee & What Makes Them Experts
Discover how specialty coffee judges score brews, build flavor profiles, and taste hundreds of cups daily — plus how you can refine your own palate.
How Coffeehouses Helped Create the NYSE
From 17th-century London to 18th-century New York, coffeehouses were where stock trading, news, and finance first collided—leading to the birth of modern exchanges.
How Shanghai’s First Regional Startup Space Alliance Began Over Coffee
In March 2015, Shanghai launched China’s first regional startup space alliance, uniting dozens of grassroots incubators—many meeting over coffee to foster innovation.
Australia’s Coffee Industry Sees Wave of Mergers
Australia’s $4.3 billion coffee market has no dominant player—yet. Major chains are acquiring rivals and expanding vertically to grab market share.
Climate Change Threatens Latin America’s Coffee Crops
Rust leaf disease spreads to higher altitudes due to warming, risking up to 40% yield loss in Central America’s coffee regions.
The Hidden Value of Used Coffee Grounds at IKEA
A journalist discovers free used coffee grounds at IKEA Nanjing, highlighting overlooked sustainability habits and eco-friendly reuse.