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Taiyuan Barista Comp Sends Two to China Finals
Six finalists battled in Taiyuan for two spots at China’s national barista championship, with creativity and classic espresso skills on show.
What Hainan Coffee Can Learn from Global Brands
Hainan’s coffee industry lags in branding and experience. Here’s what local producers can adopt from successful international coffee chains.
Nepal’s Organic Coffee Finds New Paths in the Global Market
High-altitude organic coffee farms in Nepal could expand exports beyond Korea, Japan, UK, and the US, boosting farmer incomes.
How Can Hainan’s Coffee Industry Build a Premium Brand?
Hainan coffee has potential but struggles with low prices and weak branding. Experts say focusing on specialty quality and culture is key.
How Korean-Style Cafés Are Impacting China’s Coffee Scene
Korean-style cafés are thriving in China—but the biggest casualties aren’t Starbucks. Find out who’s really losing market share.
Current State of Coffee Franchising in China
China’s coffee franchise market breaks down into three types: large Western-style cafes, low-cost tea-to-coffee shops, and mid-tier specialty cafés.
Why Kopi Luwak Should Be Banned: Animal Cruelty Exposed
PETA reveals the cruel conditions behind kopi luwak production. Most kopi luwak comes from caged civets fed only coffee cherries, leading to poor health and early death.
How Taiwan Became a Global Coffee Culture Hotspot
Explore how Taiwan blends global coffee styles—third wave, Japanese, Nordic—and innovates in cafes, from FabCafe’s tech art to mobile pour-overs.
Coffee Silver Skin Used in Eco-Friendly Napkins
A new eco-friendly napkin made with recycled coffee silver skin is now used in Japanese specialty cafés and launching nationwide.
What Makes Parisian Coffee Culture So Unique?
Paris has nearly 12,000 cafés where people linger for hours. Discover why the city’s coffee scene feels so effortlessly romantic and timeless.
Singapore's Loysel's Toy: A Specialty Coffee Favorite
Discover how Loysel's Toy became a go-to specialty coffee spot in Singapore, focusing on quality roasts and a welcoming atmosphere since 2009.
Japan’s Most Stunning Cloud-Terrace Coffee Shop in Hokkaido
Visit Tomamu’s Cloud Terrace, a café atop a 1,239m mountain in Hokkaido, where 360-degree cloud seas and alpine views create a surreal coffee moment.
Four Key Coffee Roles: Roasters, Cuppers, Blenders & Brewers
Coffee careers aren’t just baristas—learn why cuppers, roasters, blenders and brewers matter most, and how each shapes your cup.
Why Many Crowdfunded Coffee Shops Fail in China
A detailed look at why most community-funded cafés in China, like Zhengzhou’s 'Many People Coffee Shop', fail due to poor management and market conditions.
Rising Trend: Independent Specialty Coffee Shops Launched by Young Entrepreneurs
Young coffee lovers are opening specialty cafes despite economic risks. Here’s why specialty coffee shops are thriving and competing with chains like Starbucks.
Starbucks' New Specialty Coffee Experience Model
Starbucks will launch a new 'Specialty Coffee Experience' model in Seattle by year-end, featuring small-batch roasting and tasting rooms as part of its third coffee revolution.
China’s Coffee Market to Hit 300 Billion Yuan by 2020
China’s coffee consumption is projected to reach 300 billion yuan by 2020, driven by economic growth, urban youth demand, and expanding retail presence.
Tropical Alliance & Fair Trade: What They Mean for Coffee
Learn how Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certifications protect farmers, preserve ecosystems, and ensure quality coffee from farm to cup.
How Coffee Shops Thrive in China’s Coffee 3.0 Era
Learn how slow cafes like Manoffin achieve profitability by focusing on ambiance, food, and location strategy rather than just coffee sales.
Major World Coffee Competitions and Their Rules
Explore the rules and formats of top global coffee contests including WBC, WLAC, WCIGS, and WCTC, with key details for each competition.