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How Coffee and Cream Can Help With Summer Weight Loss
Learn how black coffee, caffeine, and even coffee grounds can support fat burning and weight loss — with science-backed tips for summer.
Fourth China Fushan Cup Crowned Its International Barista Champion
Chinese barista Li Xuanhong won the 4th Fushan Cup International Barista Championship in Hainan, with Australia’s Hugh Kelly and Taiwan’s Lü Yibei taking silver and bronze.
Foshan’s First Maker Coffee Bar Opens in Innovation Hub
Foshan’s first coffee-based startup hub, Venture South Cafe, opened at C-Times Internet Park, offering free workspace with every coffee purchase.
Microsoft HoloLens Brings Minecraft to Your Coffee Table
See how Microsoft used HoloLens to project Minecraft onto a real coffee table, letting players build 3D worlds with voice and hand gestures.
Why Coffee Shops Partner with So Many Other Industries
Coffee shops are ideal partners for cross-industry collaborations due to their welcoming environment, loyal foot traffic, and strategic location value.
500 People Raise $3000 Each to Crowdfund a Coffee Shop
A new coffee shop in Yangzhou is raising funds with 500 shareholders at $3000 each. Over 100 joined in 3 days. Will it work?
Fourth China Fushan Cup International Barista Championship Begins
24 elite baristas from 13 countries compete in WBC-format contests over three days in Fushan, Hainan, for a $4,000 prize and global recognition.
Why Elephant Dung Coffee Tastes Better Than Civet Coffee
Elephant dung coffee has less bitterness due to reduced protein breakdown in digestion. Here’s the science behind why it tastes smoother.
Weird Coffees Stranger Than Elephant Dung Coffee
Beyond civet and elephant dung coffee, discover stranger brews like bird poop coffee, charcoal coffee, and even blood sausage coffee.
55 Farmers in Qiongzhong Earn Barista Certifications
After completing a 21-day training, 55 farmers in Hainan’s Qiongzhong county earned national barista certifications, with plans to open coffee stations.
Fourth Fushan Cup International Barista Championship Set for June 17–18
Twenty-four elite baristas from 14 countries compete in China’s premier coffee event in Fushan, judged under WBC rules over two days.
Elephant Dung Coffee Gains Popularity at $81 a Cup
Produced through 17-hour fermentation in an elephant’s gut, elephant dung coffee sells for $13 per cup. We explain how it’s made and why it costs so much.
How to Brew Coffee That Shows Its Best Side
Learn how specialty coffee professionals highlight coffee’s best qualities through knowledge, technique, and a focus on origin flavors.
How to Start a Coffee Shop: Franchise vs Independent
Starting a coffee shop? Here’s whether to go independent with low startup costs or franchise with support—but higher fees. Full breakdown inside.
Is Kopi Luwak Worth Its High Price Tag?
Kopi Luwak is famously made from civet poop, but is it truly the best coffee? Here’s what science, production, and taste say.
13 Science-Backed Reasons to Drink More Coffee
Science confirms: coffee boosts brainpower, fat burn, and physical performance. Here are 13 proven health benefits backed by human studies.
How to Spot Fake Kopi Luwak, the World’s Most Expensive Coffee
Learn how scientists developed a chemical test to detect fake or blended kopi luwak, the rare civet coffee often sold as a luxury item.
Why Quitting to Open a Cafe Is a Cliché
Explore why 'quitting your job to open a café' is a modern cliché—by meeting the historic coffeehouses that set the real standard.
Why I Wanted to Open a Coffee Shop in 2015
Thinking of opening a coffee shop? Here’s what to consider—location, budget splits, and avoiding common startup mistakes.
Why There Are No Starbucks in Italy
Italy’s deep-rooted coffee culture, low prices, and local pride explain why Starbucks never took off — and likely never will.