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Why Are Korean-Run Cafés So Popular in China?
Korean-founded cafés like Café Bene, Zoo Coffee, and Magnolia won over Chinese urbanites with design, food, and cultural flair—not just coffee.
Politeness Affects Coffee Price at Australian Cafe
In New South Wales, Australia, a cafe charges less for polite requests. Saying 'please' and 'good morning' can save you up to $1 per coffee.
Where Artists Find Inspiration: Legendary Coffee Shops Around the World
Discover the historic cafés where artists like Van Gogh and Picasso found creative spark, and why these spots still inspire today.
How a Nonprofit Crowdfunded Coffee Shop Reflects Internet Power Structures
A unique Beijing alumni-run coffee shop reveals how open platforms balance decentralization and control—and what internet giants can learn from it.
Why Kunming Could Become Asia’s Coffee Trading Hub
Kunming aims to launch a centralized coffee exchange by the 2014 harvest, aiming to standardize trade and boost value for Yunnan-grown beans.
Why the World’s Coffee Supply Is at Risk
Over-reliance on a few genetic varieties and climate change threaten global coffee production. Scientists race to save your favorite brew.
China’s First IoT Coffee Launches With 30 Founders
The first 30 co-founders of China’s first IoT-focused coffee space have been announced, including executives from Huawei, IBM, and industry experts.
How Scientists Hunt Coffee’s Super Genes to Fight Rust
Coffee rust threatens half of Central America’s coffee farms. Scientists race to find wild coffee genes that can create disease-resistant, climate-hardy varieties.
Taiwan Coffee Festival Draws Crowds to Yunlin’s Huashan
Thousands attended the 2014 Taiwan Coffee Festival in Yunlin’s Huashan, featuring farmer workshops, live music, and DIY coffee experiences over two weeks.
Coffee Chemicals May Help Prevent Tooth Decay
Research shows chlorogenic acid, nicotinic acid, and trigonelline in coffee can block cavity-causing bacteria from sticking to teeth.
Enamel Cups and Coffee: The Hidden Lead Risk
Drinking coffee or acidic drinks from enamelware may expose you to lead and other toxic metals. Here’s what the FDA warns.
Caffeine Explained: Why It’s Not Addiction
Caffeine wakes you up—but it’s not addictive. Learn how much is safe, where it comes from, and why coffee isn’t the culprit behind fatigue or bone loss.
How Coffee Makes People More Open to Persuasion
A study found that drinking coffee can make people more likely to change their minds—especially after consuming a moderate amount.
Scientists Turn Coffee Grounds Into Biodiesel Fuel
Used coffee grounds can produce over 340 million gallons of biodiesel yearly, says a US study. Researchers extracted oil at low cost using solvents.
How Experts Plan to Elevate Pu'er Coffee Brand
Learn how industry leaders aim to improve Pu'er coffee branding, fix market inefficiencies, and promote high-quality Yunnan beans globally.
Brazil Drought Didn’t Cause Coffee Bean Shortage
Despite severe drought in Brazil, Starbucks confirmed no shortage of coffee beans in 2015, with supply stable despite price spikes.
How the Arist Coffee Machine Brews Specialty Coffee at Home
The Arist smart coffee machine lets you brew café-quality espresso and milk drinks at home using professional recipes via smartphone app.
Shamian's Former Police Station Turns Into Another Coffee Shop
The century-old Shamian No. 1 building, a national cultural relic, is being renovated again—this time reportedly into a coffee shop, marking its third major transformation in six years.
Nestlé Japan Deploying 1000 Robots to Sell Coffee Products
Nestlé Japan will roll out 1000 Pepper robots in retail stores by December, aiming to assist customers with coffee machine and capsule purchases.
China’s Coffee Beans Gain Global Attention Amid Brazil Shortfall
With Brazil’s output down, traders are betting on China’s Yunnan-grown arabica. A new Volcafe joint venture aims to export these beans globally.