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How to Make Traditional Japanese Matcha and Matcha-Based Drinks
Learn how to prepare authentic Japanese matcha using traditional tools, plus discover popular matcha-based desserts and drinks like matcha lattes and ice cream.
Myanmar Expands Coffee Exports to Boost Income
Over 100 tons of high-quality Myanmar coffee beans are being exported to Japan and other Asian markets at $3.5/kg, aiming to raise farmer earnings.
Why a Hefei Café Has 500 Library Books on Its Shelves
A Hefei coffee shop displays nearly 500 books from the local public library. Here’s how the city’s library system legally places books in cafés and other venues.
Honduras Coffee Exports Rise 40% This Year
Honduras coffee production and exports surged over 40% this season, with output topping 4 million quintals and export value hitting $1.1 billion.
Siemens EQ5 Review: Home Espresso Without the Café Price
This hands-on review reveals how the Siemens TE501803CN (EQ5) delivers café-quality espresso and milk drinks at home with precise temperature control and a built-in milk frother.
Vietnam Coffee Harvest Begins in December
Vietnam’s coffee harvest season has started in December, with villagers in Lam Dong province beginning to pick and process beans. The country remains a top global coffee exporter.
What Was the UN-Priced Coffee at COP21 Like?
Inside the Paris Climate Conference: 10,000 handcrafted breads daily, 7 mobile coffee stands with UN-set prices, and zero-waste food service.
Caffeinated Toothpaste Claims to Replace Your Morning Coffee
A new caffeinated toothpaste delivers around 80mg of caffeine per brush—close to a small coffee—saving time and offering a novel wake-up boost.
Beijing’s Winter Coffee Festival Serves 10,000 Free Cups
Over 100 Beijing cafes partnered for a month-long coffee festival offering 10,000 free cups, passport stamps, and tastings across 200k locals.
What Beverage Trends Will Dominate in 2016?
Explore the top beverage categories poised for growth in 2016: plant protein drinks, near-water beverages, and ready-to-drink coffee.
Why Starbucks Should Bid for Peet’s Coffee
Starbucks could strengthen its premium and grocery coffee presence by acquiring Peet’s, a strategic move valued at over $1 billion.
How Red Cloud Enabled Dual-Network Live Streaming at Finance Cafe’s Anniversary
Red Cloud Visual’s integrated broadcast system enabled live streaming of Finance Cafe’s first anniversary to both internet and TV audiences simultaneously.
Artist Turns Starbucks Cups Into Colorful Cartoon Art
Ohio artist Carrah Aldridge decorates used Starbucks cups with whimsical illustrations, turning them into collectible art pieces.
Beijing Greenhouse Café Uses Plants to Combat Urban Pollution
Cafe 27 in Beijing turns a former glass greenhouse into a plant-filled café blending nature and sustainability, earning a design award.
Century-Old European Coffeehouses and Their Stories
Explore five historic European coffeehouses, from Paris’s 329-year-old Le Procope to Barcelona’s 118-year-old Els Quatre Gats, each with famous regulars and timeless charm.
How China’s Celebrity Homes Became Cafés, Collapsed, or Vanished
From McDonald’s in a Jiang Jieshi villa to ruins of Tan Sitong’s home, we track China’s endangered historic residences and their uneasy mix of commerce and neglect.
Starbucks Free Mug Scam: What Guangzhou Users Need to Know
A viral 'free Starbucks mug' offer circulating on WeChat isn't official. Here’s what the brand confirmed and how to avoid the scam.
How Caffè Pascucci Became the Official Coffee Supplier at China’s 2015 Arts Fair
In 2015, Caffè Pascucci was chosen as the sole coffee provider for the China International Culture and Art Fair. Here’s why and how it happened.
How Coffee and Green Tea Boost Fat Loss Before Exercise
Drinking plain black coffee or green tea before workouts boosts fat oxidation and energy burn—science-backed tips for winter fitness.
Taiwanese-Grown Arabica Coffee Takes Root in Huizhou, China
Arabica coffee plants introduced by a Taiwanese grower in Huizhou are thriving after years of trial planting, yielding 3,000+ beans per 3-year-old tree.