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8 Global Coffee Traditions Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Discover the must-order coffee in 8 countries, from Italy’s espresso to Vietnam’s iced coffee with condensed milk.
What Is Rainforest Alliance Coffee Certification?
The Rainforest Alliance certifies coffee and other crops that meet 10 sustainability standards, protecting ecosystems and farmer welfare worldwide.
How MY ZONE COFFEE Secured A-Round Funding and 200 Stores
MY ZONE COFFEE hit 200 locations and secured A-round funding from Urban Hotel Group through smart branding, flexible formats, and strong franchise support.
Why I Quit Starbucks After Visiting Nha Trang’s Coffee Scene
Vietnam’s Nha Trang offers rich, smooth coffee at unbeatable prices—from $0.30 street cups to $4 boutique brews. Here’s why travelers fall for its drip culture.
International Fashion Brands Launch Coffee Shops in Hangzhou
Discover how global fashion labels like ILOVECHOC, HYSSOP, and are blending style and caffeine in Hangzhou’s hybrid retail-café spaces.
How Coffee Went From Villain to Health Hero Over Centuries
From accusations of causing blindness to boosting heart health, we trace coffee’s controversial history through 500 years of shifting scientific and cultural views.
How Paris Coffee Culture Changed After the 2015 Terror Attacks
After the 2015 Paris attacks, tourism and café culture plummeted—until Chinese visitors helped revive the city’s economy and coffee scene.
What Makes the Original Starbucks So Different?
The original 1971 Starbucks in Seattle’s Pike Place Market still operates today with its original logo, exclusive coffee products, and unique atmosphere.
How a Train Museum Became Three Unique Coffee Cafés
Three themed cafés inside the UK’s National Railway Museum offer railway-inspired dining in spaces designed by SHH Studio.
Cross-Strait Coffee Relay Race Kicks Off in Taichung
The Cross-Strait Three Regions Coffee Ironman Relay Race launched in Taichung aims to boost technical exchange and industry ties among coffee shops in Taiwan, mainland China, and Hong Kong.
How Zheng He’s Voyages Helped Popularize Coffee Globally
Early 15th-century Chinese naval expeditions may have influenced the shift of coffee from a religious-medical drink to a daily beverage in the Arab world.
Why Starbucks Is More Expensive in China Than Abroad
Starbucks charges more in China due to larger stores, longer stays, and higher logistics costs. Here’s what really drives the price gap.
Best Coffee Spots in Copenhagen You Must Visit
Discover Copenhagen’s thriving coffee scene, from the legendary Coffee Collective to hidden gems like Royal Café, perfect for coffee lovers exploring Denmark.
Japanese Starbucks Teams Up With 4 Fashion Brands for Limited Cups
From December 9, 2015, Starbucks Japan released exclusive collaboration cups with PORTER CLASSIC, mintdesigns, written by, and N.HOOLYWOOD.
Why Coffee Brands Sell More Cups Than Drinks at Christmas
Every December, Starbucks and Costa launch collectible cups and quirky accessories. Here’s what’s trending and why coffee lovers queue up for them.
Does Latte Art Affect Coffee Flavor?
A blind taste test shows latte art can skew your first impression of coffee flavor—but does it really change the taste itself?
Return Library Books at These Two Specialty Coffee Shops in Qingdao
Two Qingdao cafes now offer library book borrowing and returning via city-wide interlibrary systems, backed by the local government.
Coffee Has More Polyphenols Than Tea, Helps Prevent Arteriosclerosis
Coffee contains as much polyphenol as red wine—about 200mg per 100ml—and provides most daily polyphenol intake, aiding heart health.
Why Most Coffee Drinkers Lack Professional Attitude
In Jinan, few coffee drinkers focus on quality or technique. Most treat coffee as a background drink, not a craft. Only 5% of machines are high-end.
5 Hidden Health Benefits of Drinking Pure Coffee
Pure coffee offers 5 surprising health perks, from boosting memory to reducing cancer risk — if you skip the sugar and milk.