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Sunda Clouded Leopard Coffee Partners with Cafe Bene to Revive Brand
Sunda Clouded Leopard Coffee is acquiring Cafe Bene through a strategic partnership with investors, aiming to stabilize the struggling chain and accelerate expansion.
How Filipino Student Turns Coffee Grounds Into 3D Art
A Filipino nursing student crafts detailed 3D artworks using discarded coffee grounds, combining them with natural materials for striking results.
Best Foods to Pair with Coffee for a Perfect Match
Discover the top baked goods, fruits, and chocolates that pair best with different coffee origins and roast levels for a better tasting experience.
Kopi Luwak Acquires Cafe Bene Amid IPO Push and Internal Struggles
Kopi Luwak plans to take over Cafe Bene through a strategic investment to boost expansion ahead of its 2016 U.S. IPO, while resolving Cafe Bene’s debts and management issues.
This $8,000 Coffee Machine Uses Vacuum Tech and Algorithms
BKON’s Craft machine makes espresso and more with reusable pods, vacuum extraction, and smart algorithms—at a premium price.
How a Photographer Turned Coffee and Cookies Into Space
Russian artist Dina Belenko crafts surreal cosmic scenes using everyday coffee, cookies, and sugar. See how food becomes planets and stardust.
How a Trust-Based Cafe Boosts Daily Profits by 15%
A US trust-run cafe earned 15% more than expected by letting customers pay what they feel. Here’s how it worked.
Coffee vs Tea: 9 Health Factors Compared
We compare coffee and tea across nine health metrics using equal servings. Both offer antioxidants, minerals, and benefits—find out which wins where.
Six Unusual Japanese Coffee Shops You Won’t Believe Exist
Discover Japan’s quirkiest themed cafés: from maid cafes to hammock lounges, here are six bizarre coffee spots that redefine the café experience.
How Starbucks Rose from a Niche Shop to a $77B Empire
From four Seattle stores to 21,000 worldwide, learn how Howard Schultz transformed Starbucks into a global coffee empire worth $77 billion.
Japanese Coffee Master KON Yutaka’s Lifelong Journey
At 80, Japanese coffee veteran KON Yutaka returned to Japan to train at a historic institute, driven purely by passion. Here’s his story.
How Pu'er’s Manlaojiang Coffee Built an International Brand
From selling green beans to crafting specialty roast profiles, Yunnan’s Manlaojiang Coffee aims for global recognition through quality-focused processing.
Wang Sen’s New Book on Realizing Coffee Startup Dreams
After 300,000-copy bestseller 'Just Want to Open a Small Coffee Shop,' Wang Sen shares how to turn coffee passion into business in his new book.
How a Waiter Became a Barista: Li Weicheng’s 10-Year Coffee Journey
From washing dishes to becoming a certified SCAA roaster, Li Weicheng spent a decade mastering coffee, opening his own shop to share his passion.
How Blue Bottle Coffee Hit $70M Valuation With Just 19 Stores
Blue Bottle’s $70M raise fuels its elite coffee expansion despite having only 19 locations—here’s how the boutique roaster challenges Starbucks.
10 Coffee Machines to Ditch Starbucks For
Whether you want espresso or drip, these 10 home coffee machines span styles and budgets—from $900 super-automatics to manual espresso rigs.
How Much Coffee Is Healthy? Benefits and Risks Explained
Research shows 2–3 cups of coffee daily can boost health, but overconsumption carries risks. Here’s what science says about dosage, benefits, and myths.
Kunling's First Latte Art: Jay Chou’s Pout Portrait
Kunling posted her first latte art attempt: a coffee cup featuring a detailed portrait of her husband Jay Chou making a pouty face.
Yunnan Coffee to Europe by Rail from July 1
A new direct rail freight route from Kunming to Hamburg will cut Yunnan coffee’s transit time to Europe from over a month to just 15 days.
How Kopi Luwak Bailout Rescued Failing Korean Chain Coffee Bene
Korean café chain Coffee Bene, once with 600+ China stores, was saved by Kopi Luwak’s debt takeover. Here’s why rapid expansion failed and what’s next.