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Coffee Contains Natural Painkiller Protein Like Morphine
Brazilian researchers found a previously unknown protein in coffee with pain-relieving effects similar to morphine, lasting longer in tests.
Korean Cafe Booms During Year of the Sheep With Live Lambs
A Seoul cafe's sheep-themed attraction draws crowds during the Lunar New Year, with two resident lambs becoming key to its success.
How Fujian Became China’s Emerging Coffee Region
Fujian’s coffee industry began with Taiwanese collaboration in 2006, leading to the country’s first large-scale coffee demo farm and export-ready growing zone.
8 Ways to Prevent Cognitive Decline, Starting with 2 Cups of Coffee
Prevent dementia with 8 science-backed habits, including drinking 2 daily cups of coffee and managing blood pressure from your 40s.
How Starbucks Leads: More Culture Than Coffee
Starbucks isn’t just about coffee—it’s built a global coffee culture through people-first leadership, consistent branding, and customer connection.
Shaanxi’s First Crowdfunded Financialist Coffee Opens in Xi’an
Xi’an’s first crowdfunded financialist coffee hub opened on Feb 1, serving as a high-level networking and deal-making space for finance professionals.
Why Doggie Bagel's Coffee Deal Deserves Credit
Doggie Bagel's link-up with Australian coffee chain Gloria Jean’s aims to launch 200 stores in China over five years – a smart pivot, not a gimmick.
How Garage Cafe Helps Grassroots Entrepreneurs Persist
Garage Cafe offers a no-barrier workspace for startup founders, hosting pitch sessions and investor talks while keeping costs low to support long-term innovation.
Shandong Coffee Chamber of Commerce Officially Founded in 2015
The Shandong Coffee Chamber of Commerce was established on January 29, 2015, in Jinan, with over 80 industry members attending the inaugural meeting.
Why Coffee Shops Matter in a City’s Culture
A city’s number of coffee shops reflects its cultural openness and urban sophistication. Here’s why these spaces matter more than you think.
A Multicultural Cafe in Tianjin: Jujiao Coffee
Jujiao Coffee near Tianjin University offers affordable drinks like caramel macchiatos and hosts language corners. Discover its cultural vibe and student-friendly prices.
Zuke Coffee: Artistic Atmosphere Meets Specialty Coffee in Tianjin
Zuke Coffee near Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts serves expertly crafted traditional coffee, including a distinctive caramel macchiato, in a highly stylized creative space.
Taiwan’s Coffee Culture: High Café Density and Cross-Strait Influence
Taipei has over 1,000 cafés and is among the world’s most densely café-populated cities. Discover how Taiwanese coffee culture shaped Mainland China’s café scene.
Xi’an Launches First Financial Crowdfunding Coffee Hub
Xi’an’s new Finance Café connects startups with 50+ investors, offering crowdfunding and networking for small businesses in Northwest China.
How Fukuolan Coffee Sold 6,000 Orders in 3 Days via Alibaba’s Rural E-Commerce Model
Fukuolan coffee from Binchuan, China, sold nearly 6,000 orders in just three days after launching on Taobao’s Juhuasuan platform through Alibaba’s new rural e-commerce initiative.
How Specialty Coffee Became the Third Wave’s Star in 2011
In 2011, specialty coffee made up 8% of the $180B U.S. market, growing 20% yearly as the face of coffee’s third wave.
How Chinese Science Helped Build China’s Coffee Capital
Discover how over 20 years of CAS research transformed Yunnan’s Pu’er into China’s leading coffee region, overcoming early failures with science.
How Fushan Coffee Became an Official State Banquet Brew
Fushan Coffee, from Hainan, is now the only coffee brand served at Chinese state banquets, beating out Jamaican Blue Mountain in blind tastings.
Astronauts' 3D-Printed Space Coffee Cups Resemble Urinals
NASA astronauts will soon use six 3D-printed space coffee cups shaped like urinals to brew espresso in zero gravity.
Can a Historic Celebrity Residence Become a Coffee Shop?
A proposed café in Hangzhou’s protected Chiang Ching-kuo former residence raises questions about balancing heritage preservation with commercial use.