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Nagoya Coffee Shop Serves Coffee from a Ladder
In Nagoya, Japan, a small café called Coffee Boy serves 'kung fu coffee' by pouring drinks from atop a ladder, combining milk and espresso from great height.
Top 10 Countries Producing the Best Coffee in 2014
From Ethiopia to Brazil, here are the 10 best coffee-producing countries in 2014 ranked by taste, tradition, and global influence.
How Coffee May Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 20%
Drinking 3–5 cups of black coffee daily may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 20%, according to a four-year Swiss study on caffeine and brain health.
Nestlé Deploys Robots to Sell Coffee Machines in Japan
Nestlé uses Pepper robots in 1,000 Japanese electronics stores to assist with coffee machine sales. The AI bots answer customer questions and gather feedback.
Fuzhou Coffee Shops Struggle to Hire Skilled Baristas
Fuzhou faces a barista shortage, with many cafés unable to find qualified staff despite offering entry-level wages around 3,000 RMB.
How Many Cups of Coffee per Day Is Healthy?
From one to six cups: a science-based breakdown of coffee’s health benefits and risks for women, men, athletes, and more.
How Aix Coffee Built a Specialty Hub in Shenzhen
Aix Coffee opened its 400sqm flagship with a transparent lab in 2014, marking six years of growth in Shenzhen’s competitive coffee scene.
Will Brazilian Coffee Bean Shortage Raise Prices?
Brazil’s drought may cut coffee output by 18%, but experts say no price hikes are confirmed yet. Here’s what’s really happening.
Colombia Overtakes Indonesia as World’s Third-Largest Coffee Exporter
After Indonesia’s coffee exports dropped by 900,000 bags due to heavy rain, Colombia moves into third place with 11.5 million bags shipped annually.
21-Year-Old Barista Ranks Fifth in World Siphon Coffee Championship
Liao Yuande, a 21-year-old barista from China, won fifth place at the 2014 World Siphon Coffee Championship in Tokyo after taking first in China.
WBC China Qualifiers Bring Top Baristas to Harbin
Twenty-four baristas competed in Harbin’s first WBC China Regional event, each crafting 12 drinks in under 15 minutes.
New China Coffee Beverage Standard Takes Effect in December
From December 1, China’s first national coffee beverage standard sets rules on coffee solids and caffeine levels to clarify what's really in your drink.
Next 10 Days: More Rain Forecast for Brazil’s Key Coffee Regions
Rainfall in Brazil’s main coffee-producing areas, especially Minas Gerais, is expected to rise over the next 10 days, per SOMAR.
World Barista Championship Comes to Harbin for First Time
The World Barista Championship Harbin qualifier, the first in China’s northeast, saw 24 local baristas compete over two days in a professional brewing showdown.
Green Train Coffee Cabin Opens on Hankou Riverside
A restored green train carriage now houses a retro-themed coffee spot on Wuhan’s Hankou riverside, drawing visitors for its vintage charm.
Brazil Coffee Hit by Worst Drought in 50 Years
Drought and extreme heat in Brazil’s São Paulo state reduced coffee yields and damaged beans in 2024, with losses reaching 50-year highs.
China's Coffee Market to Hit 300 Billion Yuan by 2020
China’s coffee consumption is growing at 15% annually, outpacing global trends. By 2020, the market is projected to reach 300 billion yuan, driven by demand and infrastructure investments.
Xinglong’s Coffee Culture: More Than Just a Cup
In Xinglong, a small town with 100+ coffee shops, locals drink coffee daily for energy, conversation, and tradition — here’s what makes it unique.
Aix Coffee to Enter Guangzhou’s Growing Specialty Market
Aix Coffee plans to launch in Guangzhou as China’s coffee consumption grows rapidly, especially in tier-one cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
How Astronauts Brew Coffee on the International Space Station
For the first time, a specially designed Italian coffee machine is now in orbit, letting astronauts enjoy real espresso 400km above Earth.