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How Ebola Slashed African Coffee and Mineral Output
Ebola caused Guinea’s 2023 coffee output to plunge 52% to 2,761 tons, while mining also dropped sharply due to the outbreak.
Uganda Coffee Exports Rise 3% on Higher Rainfall
Uganda's coffee exports are forecast to reach 3.6 million 60kg bags this season, up 3% year-on-year, due to increased rainfall.
South Korea’s Coffee Imports Surge in 2014
Korea imported 99,372 tonnes of coffee in Jan–Sep 2014, up 18.7% YoY, surpassing 2011’s previous high. Vietnam was the top supplier.
How Coffee Lowers Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Drinking more coffee over four years cuts your type 2 diabetes risk by 11%, Harvard research finds. Cutting back raises it by 17%.
The Politics of Coffee at the White House
Discover which Hawaiian coffee is served at the White House, why Biden drinks it, and how coffee shaped presidential history.
Coca-Cola Launches Georgia Coffee in China’s RTD Market
Coca-Cola introduces Georgia, a ready-to-drink coffee brand, in key Chinese cities. Learn about the flavors, market strategy, and product design.
How to Make Coffee-Style Tea with Rooibos for Health Benefits
A South African created Red Espresso, a caffeine-free coffee alternative made from antioxidant-rich Rooibos tea that mimics espresso flavors.
How 3W Coffee Built a Startup Incubator in Shenzhen
3W Coffee’s Shenzhen incubator has funded 14 of 19 startups since 2013, with over $4 million invested. Here’s how it supports early-stage teams.
How a Hangzhou Coffee Shop Fuels Startup Founders
Discover how Hangzhou’s Louyouhui Coffee combines specialty coffee with startup networking, hosting investors and hosting 100 events a year.
Four New Cafés Open at Beijing Capital Airport
Four cafés—Espresso Ya, Café de Seine, Coolwave, and McDonald’s McCafé—have opened across Beijing Capital Airport’s T2 and T3 terminals, offering coffee and light meals.
Dutch Bike-Themed Café Serves Great Coffee Too
Lola Bike Cafe in The Hague blends cycling culture with specialty coffee, offering repairs, gear, rides and excellent brews under one roof.
Pacific Coffee Funds New School Building in Gansu, China
Pacific Coffee, through charity partner Operation Smile Action, funded a two-story school building in Tianshui, Gansu, providing nine classrooms and seven labs for over 300 students.
2015 WBC China Qualifiers Come to Nanjing This October
The 2015 World Barista Championship (WBC) China Regional Selection – Nanjing Division runs October 24–26 at Jiangning Wanda Plaza. Watch top baristas compete and learn from past champions.
Coca-Cola Returns to China’s Coffee Market with Georgia
Coca-Cola re-enters China’s RTD coffee market with Georgia, launching in Hangzhou and targeting a 34.2% growth segment. Priced under 5 RMB.
Hangzhou’s Louyouhui Cafe: Startup Hub with Coffee
Louyouhui Cafe in Hangzhou blends specialty coffee with startup networking, hosting weekly investor meetups and over 100 events yearly.
How Korean-Style Cafés Took Over Shanghai
Korean café chains like Mango Six expanded rapidly in China, opening 16 stores in a year. Discover their rapid rise and signature drinks.
Fuzhou’s First Free Coffee Spot for Singles
This Fuzhou coffee shop offers free drinks to single women under 40—and a note-passing service for men—ahead of Singles' Day.
Australia’s Blue Sky Coffee Roastery in Queensland
Explore Blue Sky Coffee Roastery, a leading Queensland roaster with 7–8 core blends, each tested for months to meet Aussie market demands.
Why Starbucks Succeeded in China
Five key strategies helped Starbucks thrive in China despite cultural preferences for tea, opening over 570 stores across 48 cities.
New Genetic Tools Help Fight Coffee Leaf Rust
Scientists in Colombia have developed gene-marker methods to speed up breeding of rust-resistant coffee varieties, cutting years off traditional timelines.