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London’s First Cat Café Opens With 11 Resident Cats
London’s Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is the UK’s first cat café, home to 11 resident cats in a Victorian-style space. It drew 3,000 bookings before launch.
How Specialty Cafés in China Are Adding Cultural Experiences
Many Chinese coffee shops now host cultural events like film nights and travel talks to attract regulars beyond just serving coffee.
Essse Caffè Ranks Sixth Globally, Launches in China
Italy’s sixth-ranked coffee roaster, Essse Caffè, enters China via Shanghai Jijia Coffee. Discover its six certified espresso blends.
How Lincang Is Building a Full Specialty Coffee Chain in China
Lincang, Yunnan, is developing a complete specialty coffee value chain—from farm to cup—via eco-friendly farms, new processing tech, and 850 cooperatives.
How Shanghai Cafés Partner with Baidu for Secure Wi-Fi
Over 1,000 cafés in Shanghai now offer safer public Wi-Fi through a partnership with Baidu Mobile Guard, including payment protection.
Guangzhou’s 566 Cafés Add Safer Public WiFi via Baidu Mobile Guard
Guangzhou’s 566 cafés now show mobile security alerts on public WiFi logins, thanks to Baidu Mobile Guard, helping coffee drinkers avoid payment risks.
What’s Really in Coffee? Health Benefits Backed by Research
Coffee contains antioxidants, caffeine, and nutrients that may boost metabolism, aid digestion, and reduce gallstone risk—here’s what science says.
Why Too Much Instant Coffee Is Harmful
Instant coffee lacks aroma, uses lower-grade beans, and may carry health risks like acrylamide. Here’s what research and production reveal.
How Fast Is China’s Coffee Market Really Growing?
China’s coffee consumption is rising fast: 15% annual growth, 200 million potential drinkers, and vast market potential compared to global averages.
Is Adding Milk to Coffee Better for Your Health?
Adding whole milk to coffee is healthier than using coffee creamers or instant drinks with hydrogenated oils, experts say.
Does Coffee Help with Weight Loss?
Scientific studies suggest coffee can aid fat burning and boost metabolism—but only under specific conditions. Here’s what the data really says.
Starbucks to Make China Its Largest Overseas Market
By 2015, Starbucks plans to operate over 1,500 stores in China, which will become its biggest market outside the U.S.
Why Coffee Futures Dropped 23% into Bear Market
International arabica coffee futures have fallen 23% since April, despite some easing of drought in Brazil. Here’s why prices collapsed.
Outdoor Cafés in Stockholm: Where to Find Them
Find out where to enjoy Stockholm’s best outdoor cafés, especially in narrow alleys and the Old Town, when the weather allows.
Scenic Cafe Cloud Rise: Nostalgia and Coffee With a View
Nestled near Gao Mountain’s historic temples, Cloud Rise is a rustic cafe offering sweeping views and vintage charm with local Yunnan coffee.
How Coffee Improves Your Health Beyond Caffeine
Coffee boosts brainpower, burns fat, protects against diabetes, and may even help you live longer — here’s the science.
Japan’s Unusual Animal-Themed Coffee Shops
From rabbits and parrots to lizards and goats, Tokyo’s niche cafés offer more than just cats—find out which species are trending.
Thailand’s Mobile Coffee Carts: What to Know
Looking for great coffee in Thailand? Visit Chiang Mai’s mobile coffee carts, especially the one run by a well-known local barista.
Meet the Mini Mobile Coffee Truck in Amesbury, UK
In Amesbury, UK, a friendly mobile coffee van serves expertly brewed coffee driven by Aaron, who offers rides and local tours too.
Saffron Cafe: A Relaxed Beijing Hangout in a Sunlit Space
Saffron Cafe in Beijing’s Wudaoying Hutong offers a cozy, sunlit spot for slow coffee, traditional Spanish food, and long chats with friends.