Coffee News
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
China's First National Coffee Testing Lab Opens in Pu'er
The first national coffee product testing lab has been established in Pu'er, China, aiming to standardize quality and boost global trade.
First Experience-Based Coffee Shop Lets You Set Your Own Price
A new experience-based café in Jiaxing lets customers name their own price—between 0 and 40 RMB—for single-origin pour-over coffee.
Shanghai’s First MINI-Themed Coffee Restaurant Opens
Global debut of the first single-brand MINI car-themed café blends automotive culture, coffee, and cuisine in central Shanghai.
Wuhan’s Tiny Container Coffee Shop Serves 100K Yuan a Year
Inside a 20-square-meter white shipping container in Wuhan, a tiny coffee shop serves 15 guests daily and earns over 100,000 yuan a year with just 10 coffee varieties.
How One Woman Trained Half a Year for Great Single Origin Coffee
A 42-year-old Chinese woman trained for six months just to master brewing a great cup of single origin coffee, sharing her story.
Rome’s Historic Coffee Shops: Design, Art & Espresso
Explore five iconic Roman cafes, from 18th-century Antico Caffè Greco to the lost Caffè Notegen, with art, architecture and espresso heritage.
How Specialty Cafés Are Ditching Purity for Practicality
Starbucks closed most of its tea-focused stores, while Chinese cafés mix games, yogurt, and tea to survive. Here’s why.
How Does an Espresso Machine Actually Work?
Learn how espresso machines extract rich, high-crema shots using fine grind, boiler pressure, and precise water flow.
1454’s Cafe Raises Funds in Record 57 Seconds
1454’s Café broke crowdfunding records with 57-second success and 200% overfunding in just 10 minutes on China’s leading equity platform.
How Startup Cafés Survive China’s Entrepreneurship Boom
Explore how startup cafés in Foshan evolved beyond coffee to offer business training, mentorship, and project incubation to thrive amid shifting demand.
Why Starbucks Latte Prices Rise as Coffee Bean Costs Fall
Despite a 33% drop in global arabica coffee bean prices, Starbucks and other chains keep raising latte prices due to labor, rent, and other costs.
How to Choose, Clean and Care for Specialty Coffee Cups
Learn which coffee cup material, size, and color best highlights your brew, plus how to clean and maintain it for peak flavor.
World Coffee Science Congress Heads to Yunnan in November
The 26th World Coffee Science Congress will convene in Kunming, China, this November, spotlighting Yunnan’s coffee industry and global scientific collaboration.
World Coffee Science Congress Heads to Yunnan in November
The 26th World Coffee Science Congress will take place in Kunming, China, in November 2024, with a special regional session in Dehong.
Falling Coffee Prices May Spark Quality Push
As global coffee prices drop, high demand for quality beans could push producers to raise standards over the next few years.
Edible Cookie Cups for Coffee: Eat the Cup Too
Venezuelan designer Sardi created an edible cookie coffee cup for Lavazza, with a heat-resistant sugar coating. It replaces paper cups and blends coffee with dessert.
How NeverCoffee Sells Specialty Coffee for 9.9 Yuan
NeverCoffee sells 9.9-yuan specialty canned coffee using Ethiopian, Brazilian, and other origins. Here's how they keep costs low while maintaining quality.
How KRYSHA Café in Moldova Appeals to Young Coffee Drinkers
KRYSHA Café in Chișinău blends dining, coffee, and nightlife in a bright, flexible space designed by GROSUARTSTUDIO for a youthful vibe.
8 Common Mistakes That Kill Independent Coffee Shops
Running a coffee shop? Avoid these 8 fatal mistakes made by flawed cafe owners—from losing momentum post-launch to poor team management.
Would You Visit This Café Just Because of Li Zongsheng?
A new Shanghai café called '' features guitars, merchandise, and music curated by Li Zongsheng—but is his presence enough to draw crowds?