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How Costa Coffee Took On Starbucks in China
Costa opened its 100th store in China at Beijing Capital Airport’s T3 terminal, once Starbucks’ most profitable location in North China.
How Caffeine Boosts Memory Retention After Learning
A study shows caffeine taken after learning helps recall similar images better. Discover the timing and dose that strengthens long-term memory.
How to Brew Great Coffee in a Siphon Pot
Follow these 25 essential steps for consistent, high-quality siphon coffee with proper temperature, grind, and technique.
How to Make Matcha Coffee: A Japanese-Style Specialty Drink
Learn how to make authentic matcha coffee with deep-roast pour-over, sugar, whipped cream, and just the right amount of matcha powder.
Two Low-Calorie Coffee Drinks That Support Weight Loss
These two easy-to-make drinks—coffee with soy milk and ginger black tea—can help reduce bloating, boost metabolism, and support weight loss without strict diets.
Lincang Coffee Moves Into the Specialty Era
Lincang has been officially recognized as China’s first premium coffee bean demonstration zone, supported by national bodies to boost high-quality Arabica production.
Harbin’s First Startup-Focused Coffee Shop Opens in Northeast China
Harbin’s Many People Coffee is Northeast China’s first entrepreneurship-themed café, offering free workspace, mentorship, and investor connections since 2014.
Why China’s Coffee Prices Just Jumped 92%
After two years of low prices, Yunnan coffee bean prices have surged to $3.60 per pound. But will the boom last? Here’s what the data shows.
Why Your Coffee Craving Might Be in Your Genes
Dutch research links coffee preference to genetic differences in caffeine metabolism, with two key liver enzymes playing a role.
How Caffeine May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
New research shows caffeine helps clear UV-damaged skin cells, reducing tumor risk by up to 69% in mice. Here’s what that means for coffee drinkers.
How Mushroom Mogul Built a Thriving Coffee Estate in China
A Taiwanese entrepreneur pivoted from mushroom farming to coffee cultivation, creating a 300-acre estate and museum in Fujian's coffee belt.
World’s Fastest Coffee-Powered Car Hits 107 km/h
A British engineer built a coffee-waste-powered vehicle that reached 66.5 mph (107 km/h), setting the speed record for a car fueled by coffee grounds.
Spicy Coffee: How Danish Champion Created 'Ma La' Coffee
A Danish World Barista Championship winner created a spicy coffee with red chili flakes. Now a Chongqing café serves it in three heat levels.
How Caffeine and Coffee Aroma Boost Brain Function
Caffeine kicks in 10 minutes after drinking coffee, lasting 2–3 hours, while coffee aroma alone can boost mood and focus even without ingestion.
How Coffee and B Vitamins Support Heart Health
Research from Nestlé, Xi’an Jiaotong University, and Ulster University reveals how coffee and vitamin B2 may reduce cardiovascular risk, especially in high-genetic-risk individuals.
Costa Coffee Tastemaker Insures Tongue for $14 Million
The chief taster at UK coffee chain Costa Coffee has insured their tongue for $14 million due to its critical role in quality control.
The $1.20 Coffee War: How Starbucks Fights Discount Rivals
How did Starbucks end up competing with 8-yuan budget coffee chains? This is how cost-cutting, localization missteps, and value wars reshaped China’s coffee scene.
How Coffee Sharpens Mental Focus
A study found caffeine boosts brain cell connections in the CA2 region—just two cups enhance neural responses in rats, with stronger effects at higher doses.
Pu'er Produces Half of China’s Coffee; Nestlé Buys a Third
Pu'er accounts for half of China’s coffee production, with 42,500 acres under cultivation. Nestlé buys around 8,000 tons annually—about a third of the region’s output.
How a College Graduate Built a 3-Shop Coffee Chain Before Turning 23
At 23, Zheng Qibin opened three university-focused coffee shops with his team, starting with zero industry experience and turning a pub venture into a youth-driven coffee brand.