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How China’s First Coffee Bank Launched in 2014
In 2014, China’s Citibank-equivalent, China Merchants Bank, partnered with Korean chain Caffebene to launch the country’s first coffee bank — merging banking with café culture.
China's First Specialty Coffee Bean Zone Opens in Lincang
Lincang in Yunnan has become China’s first official 'Specialty Coffee Bean Demonstration Area,' recognized for its high-quality arabica production zone.
How Coffee Joulies Keep Your Cup Warm Longer
These stainless steel 'coffee beans' absorb excess heat then release it slowly, keeping your coffee at the ideal drinking temperature for longer.
Pu'er Coffee: China's Rising Specialty Bean Region
Discover how Pu'er became China's coffee capital, where over 90% of farmland grows beans rated among the world's best.
How Pu'er Is Accelerating China's Coffee Growth
Pu'er aims for 1 million mu of coffee farms and 100,000 tons of production by 2016, becoming China’s largest and most diverse specialty coffee region.
How Coffee Grounds Are Turned Into Printer Ink
A Korean designer created an eco-friendly printer that uses coffee grounds as ink. Here’s how RITI works, step by step.
Sichuan’s Half Slope Coffee Gains Global Attention
Learn how Half Slope Coffee from Panzhihua, Sichuan, is making waves internationally with its high-altitude Arabica grown at 1,500m.
When iPad Becomes a Coffee Table: What Happens?
A Korean company developed a touchscreen coffee table inspired by iPads, letting guests order drinks, view menus, and entertain themselves while waiting.
How a Pay-What-You-Want Café Works in Guangzhou
A unique café in Guangzhou lets customers pay whatever they want—or nothing at all. Here’s how it survives and what that reveals.
Italian Coffee Museum Coming to Shanghai
Over 200 historic coffee machines and 10,000 images showcase the evolution of espresso technology in the first-ever China exhibit.
Coffee Leaf Tea: A Healthier, Milder Alternative
Research shows coffee leaf tea contains more antioxidants than coffee or tea, with lower caffeine and less bitterness. Tested in 23 varieties.
Nanning: Coffee and Rice Noodles in Perfect Balance
Discover how Nanning blends Vietnamese-style coffee culture with iconic local rice noodles for a uniquely relaxing urban coffee experience.
How Coffee Grounds Are Turned Into Clothing
Used coffee grounds aren’t just for deodorizing — a Taiwanese company recycles them into fabric used by brands like Hugo Boss.
How Coffee Became China’s Fastest-Growing Consumer Product
Coffee is now among China’s fastest-growing goods, alongside metals and energy. Here’s why Chinese consumers are drinking more coffee than ever.
What Happens When Starbucks Enters Third-Tier Cities
Starbucks sees booming growth in China’s small cities, where each shop signals rising incomes and urban modernization.
Starbucks Comes to the Rails Between St. Moritz and Geneva
Starbucks is now serving drinks and food on trains running between St. Moritz and Geneva, marking a first for the global coffee chain on Swiss rail.
Tokyo Cafe Offers 3D Printing Alongside Coffee
FabCafe Tokyo combines specialty coffee with 3D printing services, including body scanning to make custom candy figurines.
How Net Cafes Became Coffee Shops in Hangzhou
Traditional internet cafes in Hangzhou are transforming into 'net cafes'—hybrid spaces blending high-speed internet with café culture, attracting a new generation of customers.
How H3C and Panabit Upgraded Garage Cafe’s Startup Network
H3C and Panabit partnered to revamp the network at Beijing’s iconic startup hub Garage Cafe, now supporting more lightweight teams free of charge.
Pu'er Coffee Exports Surge 6,061 Tons in First Half
Pu'er shipped 15,036 metric tons of coffee beans in H1 2024, up 6,061 tons from last year. Annual exports may exceed 20,000 tons.