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How Starbucks Became a Technology Company Beyond Coffee
Starbucks integrates wireless charging, iBeacon tracking, and IoT systems—here’s how the coffee chain became a leading retail tech innovator.
Wanning Opens Its First Rural Coffee Hub
Wanning’s first rural coffee station, Yanglan Coffee Station, opened July 18 near Dongshan Hill. Built with community labor and investment, it’s part of a larger flower tourism project.
Zhongyuan’s First Coffee Art Life Hall Opens in Zhengzhou
Zhongyuan’s first coffee art life hall, part of a temporary sales center by Kangqiao Real Estate, opened July 18 near Erqi Wanda Plaza in Zhengzhou.
1895 Startup Coffee Opens at Tianjin University
China’s first university-based startup coffee with full-cycle incubation services launched at Tianjin University, backed by alumni mentors and investors.
How Coffee Shops Are Becoming Bank Branches
Banks are teaming up with coffee shops to create relaxed service spaces. Three such 'coffee banks' have launched in China already.
How Drinking Coffee Can Lower Suicide Risk
Drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee daily may cut suicide risk by half, Harvard research finds, thanks to caffeine’s mood-boosting effects.
How Nestlé’s Coffee Farming Model Transformed Rural China
Nestlé introduced high-quality arabica coffee to Yunnan in 1988, helping farmers like Hua Hongyuan build tiled homes and earn $10k/year from 4.6 hectares.
How to Create Stunning Cosmic Latte Art
Learn how to make eye-catching cosmic coffee latte art using stable espresso and the right milk texture for striking results.
Sammylin’s Woman Flower Latte Art in New York
Explore detailed latte art by NYC-based Chinese barista Sammylin, featuring intricate 'Woman Flower' designs and expert techniques.
What Is Fairtrade Coffee and How Does It Work?
Fairtrade coffee guarantees minimum prices for farmers, but does it really help? We break down the system, its limits, and better alternatives.
How to Train Your Coffee Taste Buds With Calibration Solutions
Learn to identify coffee flavors better using calibrated taste solutions. This guide details the exact formulas and steps for training your palate with 11 basic and mixed taste profiles.
How China’s Coffee Bean Market Evolved and What Holds It Back
From Taiwan chain expansion to roastshop challenges, we break down the growth, flaws, and barriers in China’s domestic coffee bean market.
How Starbucks Built Its Empire Starting with Coffee Beans
Explore how Howard Schultz transformed Starbucks from a small coffee bean roaster into a global coffeehouse giant, prioritizing employees over shareholders.
Why HerCoffee Failed After One Year of Crowdfunding
A high-profile Beijing crowdfunding coffee shop closed due to high rent, poor management, and weak profits. Here’s what went wrong.
Taiwan Government Hosts Coffee Forum to Engage Youth
After the 2014 Sunflower Movement, Taiwan’s government held a World Cafe forum with 50 youths to discuss trade and economic policy.
Herbal Coffee Trial Boosts Farmer Incomes in Sichuan
Farmers in Sichuan’s Qifeng Town planted 500 acres of herbal coffee in 2024, aiming for 250kg per mu yield and stable 10 RMB/kg orders.
Brazil Approves Cyantraniliprole for Coffee Beetle Control
Brazil has registered cyantraniliprole to fight coffee beetles after banning endosulfan. The pesticide is already approved in the US, EU, Canada, and Japan.
Yunxian County Builds 85,000 Acres of Coffee Farms
Over four years, Yunxian County in Yunnan developed 85,650 acres of coffee farms, with 5,227 acres producing 502.7 tons in 2013.
Rain Could Slow Brazil Coffee Harvest This Week
Heavy rain expected in Brazil’s key coffee regions may delay harvest and reduce bean quality for the remaining 30% still on trees.
Ivory Coast Coffee & Cocoa Output Rises to 1.67 Million Tons
Ivory Coast expects to produce 1.67 million tons of coffee and cocoa in 2024, up 120,000 tons from last year, thanks to favorable weather conditions.