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Haagen-Dazs Enters China’s Coffee Market With New Blends
Haagen-Dazs is expanding into coffee with new Illy-blended drinks and store upgrades, targeting China’s fast-growing coffee market.
Starbucks Launches Single-Origin Coffee in Boutique Roastery
Starbucks opens a high-end tasting room offering single-origin coffees, aiming to highlight craft and origin-specific flavors beyond its usual blends.
2014 World Barista Championship China Trials – Hangzhou Region
The 2014 WBC China qualifiers in Hangzhou ran alongside the Coffee & Colombian Culture Festival, part of a three-day citywide coffee event.
Starbucks Opens First Global Roastery to Target Premium Coffee Market
Starbucks launches its largest store ever in Seattle—a 15,000-square-foot roastery blending craft coffee production with retail, aiming to open 100 such locations.
China’s Coffee Demand Growth: 2010–2013 Data Breakdown
Five years of official data show how China’s coffee supply and demand evolved from 2010 to 2013, with widening gaps each year.
Guangzhou’s First Crowdfunded Café Opens in Tech Park
Guangzhou’s first crowdfunded café, CF Crowdfunding Coffee, opened in October in the city’s Minke Science and Technology Park. It’s designed as a business networking hub for entrepreneurs.
Harbin Hosts Third Siphon Coffee Cup Championship Finals
Twelve Harbin baristas will compete in the city’s Siphon Coffee Cup finals on December 28, part of the third China Pu'er Coffee Cup World Siphon Championship.
How 4 Grads Built Ningxia’s First Garage-Style Startup Café
Four university graduates in Ningxia launched the region’s first garage-style startup café, offering low-cost workspace and hosting events for young entrepreneurs.
Taiwan’s Coffee Godfather Sees Big Potential in Changsha’s Specialty Market
At 70, Huang Chongqing says Changsha can become a major specialty coffee city—here’s why he believes that, and what he shared in 2014.
2014 Guangzhou Coffee Expo Showcases Global Beans and Skills
Explore how the 2014 Guangzhou Coffee Expo brought together over 100 international coffee businesses, equipment, and latte art competitions in one venue.
China’s Coffee Consumption Grows Over 20% Annually
China's coffee market is booming, with annual consumption growth surpassing 20%—more than 10 times the global average.
How Cup Color Affects Your Coffee’s Taste Perception
A study found white cups make coffee taste more bitter, while blue or clear cups reduce perceived bitterness. Find out why.
2014 Coffee Bean Prices Rose Due to Global Shortages
Global drought and pests cut major coffee crops, pushing prices up. China’s Yunnan saw a 30–40% output rise, doubling farmgate prices.
How Coffee Cup Color Affects Your Perception of Bitterness
A study shows white coffee cups amplify bitterness, while transparent or blue cups reduce it. Here’s what your cup color really does to your coffee taste.
Robusta Coffee Futures Hit 2.5-Month Low on NY Exchange
Robusta futures dropped to a 2.5-month low of $1,997 per ton, while Arabica and cocoa also weakened due to light selling and technical factors.
Taiwan–Mainland Coffee Roasters Exchange Skills in Technical Visit
A week-long Taiwan visit by Xiamen coffee professionals included hands-on roasting demos and cross-strait skill-sharing led by Taiwan’s Coffee Industry Association.
How London Bridge Coffee Rejects Rapid Growth
London Bridge Coffee avoids mass expansion in China’s booming market, focusing instead on refined brand culture, quality control, and steady growth.
2014 Guangzhou Coffee Expo: Dates, Beans & Events
The 2014 Guangzhou Coffee Expo runs Dec 11–14 at Pazhou. First two days for trade, last two for public. See Geisha, Yirgacheffe & more.
Why Do Few Africans Drink Coffee?
Most Africans, especially rural farmers, don’t drink coffee daily—they sell their high-quality beans and prefer chewing dried ones.
Ethiopian Coffee Exports Could Hit Record High in 2014/15
South American drought and pests cut global supply, boosting Ethiopia’s coffee exports. The country may export 235,000 tonnes and earn $862 million in the 2014/15 fiscal year.