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What Is the COE Coffee Rating System?
COE (Cup of Excellence) is a prestigious specialty coffee competition that ranks top-scoring beans through expert panels and international auctions.
How McCafé Barista Chen Yan Found Her Coffee Calling
From instant coffee drinker to advanced McCafé barista in six months, Chen Yan’s journey shows how warmth, training, and practice build great baristas.
Taiwan’s Coffee Prince: Zhang Zhonglun’s Rise to World Champion
At just 28, Zhang Zhonglun won Taiwan’s World Coffee Masters title. Here’s how his decade-long journey—from hating coffee to mastering espresso—led to victory.
Qingdao’s First 24-Hour Bookstore Opens With Coffee and Wi-Fi
Shandong’s first 24-hour bookstore, Mingyue Island, opens in Qingdao offering free overnight reading, coffee, desserts, and Wi-Fi.
How Water Quality Shapes Your Coffee’s Flavor
A British chemist reveals water’s ion composition dictates coffee taste—here’s why your brew varies and what to use.
Drinking Coffee Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
German study finds regular coffee drinkers have a 23% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, with no increased risk for other chronic diseases.
How Coffee Boosts Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Drinking 3 cups of coffee daily helps older adults maintain cognitive sharpness and may reduce dementia risk over a decade.
How Online Platforms Add Value to Specialty Coffee and Desserts
Online delivery reshapes how independent bakeries and coffee services reach customers, offering lower costs and data-driven personalization.
Robot Baristas: Can a Humanoid Make Coffee?
A Japanese scientist uses a near-identical humanoid robot for travel and predicts robots will soon make coffee and perform household tasks.
How Much Should a Starbucks Coffee Really Cost in China?
Discover why Starbucks charges more in China than abroad — from taxes to import costs and retail markups.
Why Chinese Consumers Don't Care About Premium Coffee Prices
Starbucks faces criticism over high prices in China, but most consumers shrug it off. Here’s why locals focus on daily necessities instead.
Does Coffee Actually Help Sober You Up?
No, coffee doesn't help you sober up after drinking. In fact, it can make the effects on your heart and brain worse.
High-Temperature Brewing Yields Aging-Fighting Coffee Antioxidants
Hot-brewed coffee generates antioxidants that may help prevent aging and support heart health—comparable to fruits and vegetables.
Why Morning Coffee Doesn’t Actually Wake You Up
Drinking coffee in the morning is ineffective for alertness. Research shows your cortisol levels peak early, making caffeine less effective then.
How Cangyuan County Boosts Coffee Farming and Farmer Income
Cangyuan County expanded its coffee plantings to 8,260 acres in 2024 through structured programs, training, and intercropping with macadamia.
Three Daily Cups of Coffee Cut Liver Cancer Risk in Half
Drinking three cups of coffee per day may reduce your risk of primary liver cancer by over 50%, according to a major meta-analysis.
The 10 Most Famous Coffee Chains Worldwide
Discover the globe’s top 10 global coffee chains, from Starbucks to Costa, including founding years, styles, and unique selling points.
Why 'Chinese Coffee' Is Trending in the U.S.
American coffee drinkers are adding soy to their brews to boost health benefits. Here’s how 'Chinese coffee' became a dietary trend.
Angola Aims to Regain Global Coffee Production Status
Angola could reclaim its place among the world’s top coffee producers, with output set to double to 12,000 tonnes this year.
Moderate Coffee Drinking May Lower Dementia Risk
Drinking 3–5 cups of coffee daily in midlife may reduce dementia risk by 65% later in life, according to a long-term Nordic study.