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Taiwan’s First Charlie Brown Café: 3 Highlights & Must-Order Drinks
Explore the three standout features and three essential menu items at Taiwan’s first Charlie Brown Café, now open for preview.
Is It Bad to Drink Coffee After 4 PM?
Research suggests drinking coffee after 4 PM can harm sleep. Here’s what the science says about timing, caffeine intake, and effects.
London Hosts Five-Day Mini Pig Café Experience
A pop-up café in east London lets visitors spend five days interacting with miniature pigs, raising awareness about pet pig care.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Coffee Shop?
Opening a coffee shop costs at least $6,800–$7,300 USD (50 RMB), but success depends on location, business planning, and diversified revenue—not just coffee sales.
Why China’s Coffee Boom Is Driving Up Machine Demand
China’s coffee market is surging, with machine demand rising alongside. See how growth in RTD coffee and changing habits are reshaping the industry.
Qinhuangdao’s One Yuan Coffee House: Campus Community Hub
A student-run coffee shop in Qinhuangdao charges just one yuan per cup, fostering community, creativity, and public service through over 30 events.
Ming City Wall Cafe Raises Preservation Concerns
A new cafe inside Beijing’s Ming city wall ruins sparks debate. Officials confirm the building is a 2010 reconstruction, not original heritage.
Why Koreans Drink So Much Americano Coffee
Americans and Europeans may be surprised: the most popular coffee in Korea is plain Americano, chosen for taste and low calories.
How Beijing’s Futures Coffee Crowdfunding Is Taking Shape
A Beijing-based crowdfunding project is building a coffeehouse hub for futures traders, offering resource-sharing and networking—without selling coffee as a business.
6 People Who Should Avoid Coffee & 4 Key Drinking Tips
Learn which six health conditions make coffee risky, plus four essential rules for safer coffee drinking backed by medical and sensory advice.
Coffee Health Myths: Caffeine, Kidney Stones, and Milk Risks
Drinking too much caffeinated coffee may raise kidney stone risk, and mixing coffee with milk can be unhealthy. Here’s what the science says.
9 Cute and Useful Coffee Accessories Every Home Brewer Will Love
Discover 9 charming and functional coffee accessories, from a blue bottle moka pot to a latte art tool, to elevate your daily brew.
How Starbucks and Master Kong Joined Forces in China’s RTD Coffee Market
Starbucks and Master Kong (Tingyi) partnered in 2016 to produce and sell bottled Starbucks Frappuccino in China, challenging rivals like Uni-President.
Why Coffee Makes You Sleepy: 6 Body Overload Signs
Feeling tired even after coffee? Your body may be sending 6 key signals it’s pushed too far—from vivid naps to stress-triggered acid reflux.
How Does Domestic Production Affect Your Starbucks Buying Habit?
Starbucks is partnering with China’s Master Kong to produce bottled drinks locally. We break down what changes — and whether you should still pay premium prices.
Why American Youth Are Choosing Tea Over Coffee
Young Americans now prefer tea over coffee, with tea consumption rising 20% since 2000. Coffee still dominates among seniors.
How Much Coffee Is Too Much? The Surprising Two Sides of Caffeine
A single cup of coffee is enough to boost alertness — more may backfire. Learn why coffee can both wake you up and make you sleepy.
7 Rules for Running a Successful Independent Coffee Shop
Learn the 7 proven strategies that helped a struggling café rebound in just 4 months — from location to staffing efficiency.
What Is Kopi Luwak? 3 Key Facts About Civet Coffee
Kopi luwak, or civet coffee, is made from beans eaten and excreted by civets. Learn where it comes from, how it’s made, and if it’s worth the high price.
Do Coffee Drinkers Need More Calcium?
Learn how much calcium to supplement if you drink coffee daily, and why caffeine affects calcium absorption—especially for women and frequent drinkers.