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Nescafé Dolce Gusto and MINI Team Up for Limited Coffee Capsule Machine
Discover how Nescafé Dolce Gusto and MINI teamed up to create a globally limited coffee capsule machine blending style and performance.
Migu Opens First O2O Coffee Shop in Suzhou
China Mobile's subsidiary Migu launched its first O2O coffee shop in Suzhou, blending coffee culture with digital services for a 3.0 experience.
How Excess Coffee Intake May Trigger Heart Attacks
Drinking too much coffee, especially under stress, can overstimulate your heart. Here’s how caffeine may raise your risk of sudden cardiac events.
How Men and Women Differ in Their Coffee Habits
Discover key differences in how men and women buy, prepare, and enjoy coffee—from cup choices to flavor preferences and drinking habits.
What You Must Know Before Opening a Coffee Shop
Thinking of opening a coffee shop? Here’s the hard truth: most fail due to unrealistic plans, poor product knowledge, and bad math.
Why One Coffee Costs 1.4, 4.25, or 7 Euros in France
At a Parisian café, the same coffee costs 1.4, 4.25, or 7 euros depending on how you ask. Here’s how politeness affects your price—and what that means.
7 Must-Haves Before Opening a Specialty Coffee Shop
Thinking of opening a coffee shop? Here are the 7 non-negotiables every aspiring café owner must meet to succeed in the specialty coffee business.
18 Coffee Facts and 11 Tasting Tips You Should Know
Learn why coffee loses 70% of flavor in 2 minutes, where the best beans come from, and how to spot great coffee.
How to Share a Coffee with a Stranger at Table for Two
A New York café lets strangers share a table across a glass wall. One person sits inside, the other outside—no words needed.
Women and Coffee: What the Photos Really Show
Photos of women with coffee highlight aesthetics, but what do they reveal about specialty coffee culture? Here’s the real story.
Can Pregnant Women Drink Coffee? The Effects Explained
Doctors advise against caffeine during pregnancy due to risks like reduced iron and calcium absorption, increased miscarriage risk, and fetal development issues.
2015 Starbucks China Coffee Ambassador and Latte Art Champions Announced
Discover who won the 2015 Starbucks China Coffee Ambassador title and Latte Art Championship, along with their winning techniques.
How Startup Cafés Help Entrepreneurs Avoid Costly Mistakes
Startup cafés like FT in Shenzhen offer more than coffee—they mentor young founders through legal, financial, and growth challenges with expert panels.
How Late-Night Coffee Delays Your Body Clock
Drinking two espressos three hours before bed delays your internal clock by up to 105 minutes, making sleep and waking harder.
How China’s Changing Tastes Are Boosting Global Coffee Demand
China’s coffee consumption grew 18% from 2014–2019 while the US rose just 0.9%. See how shifting preferences are reshaping global demand.
Best Times of Day to Drink Coffee for Alertness
Avoid drinking coffee during peak cortisol hours—8–9 AM, 12–1 PM, and 5:30–6:30 PM—for better alertness and fewer side effects.
How Late-Night Coffee Delays Your Body Clock
Drinking two espressos three hours before bed delays your internal clock by about an hour, study finds. Here’s how caffeine affects sleep timing.
How China’s Coffee Brands Compete by the Numbers
Explore China’s coffee market with data on 200M+ consumers, top chains like Starbucks, and why niche themes help indie shops thrive.
Why Falling Brazilian Coffee Prices Don’t Help Singapore Buyers
Despite Brazil’s coffee price drop, Singapore importers see little benefit due to strong USD and high local costs.
British Company Invents Spy Coffee Cup With Hidden Camera
A UK firm created a covert coffee cup with a high-res pinhole camera and audio recorder built into the lid, activated by pressing the 'H' key.