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Swiss Bike-Friendly Café Tables Let You Ride Right In
Switzerland’s municipal cafés now feature custom bike tables—pedal up, park your bike under the wooden seat, and enjoy a free coffee.
Why Shenyang’s Nescafé Gold Is Mostly Made in Japan
Shenyang supermarkets stock Nestlé Gold Instant Coffee imported from Japan, while UK versions may have higher acrylamide levels.
Do Long Customer Stays Hurt Starbucks Revenue in China?
British media claim Chinese customers linger longer and spend less, leading to lower per-customer revenue than in the U.S. or other markets.
Why China’s Coffee Prices Crashed in 2024
China’s coffee prices plunged this year due to global market shifts and oversupply. Here’s what farmers and the industry face.
Why Rabbit Cafés Are Outpacing Maid Cafés in Japan
Rabbit cafés in Japan offer 30 minutes of free play with dozens of rabbits for around $1. They’ve grown massively in popularity, drawing families and couples alike.
How to Make Gourmet Meals Using Just a Coffee Cup
Turn your coffee cup into a mini kitchen—make Mexican chicken wraps, French-style quiches, and coffee cakes in minutes with no extra tools.
Instant Coffee Price Differences: Up to 12 Yuan Per Box
A 42+6 pack of Nestlé Original instant coffee ranges from 33.80 yuan at RT-Mart to 45.90 yuan at Sanjiang Shunjiang—nearly 12 yuan more. See where to get the best deal.
How Garage Coffee Cafés Survive Without Profit
Most garage coffee events in China are free or low-cost community meetups. Here’s how they stay afloat—and why profitability remains unclear.
How Nanjing’s Garage Coffee Meetups Fuel Startup Growth
Over 10 startup-focused coffee meetups operate regularly in Nanjing, drawing more than 600 regular attendees and serving as informal hubs for entrepreneurs and investors.
How Coffee Makes You Look and Feel Younger
Drinking coffee boosts brain function, slows aging, and improves fitness—here’s how your daily cup supports youthfulness.
Can You Drink Coffee While Brushing Your Teeth?
A new patent-pending toothbrush delivers coffee flavor during brushing, lasting up to three months per scent block. Here’s how it works.
How Fushan Coffee Town Became Hainan’s Western Tourism Hub
Fushan Coffee Town in Chengmai will grow into a major tourism destination in western Hainan within ten years, with new developments including a global coffee hub and resort hotels.
Ex-Yahoo China Editor Opens Media-Focused Café in Beijing
Qianxun Coffee, backed by former NetEase VP Zhang Rui, opens in May near a Beijing tech hub, aiming to become a hub for media and mobile industry professionals.
Microwaved Water Can Make Coffee Explode When Brewing
Heating water in a microwave for coffee can cause sudden violent boiling. Experiments show it’s due to superheating — and adding coffee triggers it.
Fuzhou’s New Wave: Coffee Shops Add Tabletop Gaming
Fuzhou’s first board game-focused café is drawing crowds with over 200 titles and evening reservations. See how coffee and tabletop play are mixing in China.
Beijing’s First 3D Movie Café Opens in Houhai
Beijing’s first 3D movie café, Best Times, offers 120-inch 3D screenings alongside specialty coffee in a historic hutong courtyard.
How DemoCoffee Built Wuhan’s First Internet Coffee Hub
Founded in 2009, DemoCoffee is Wuhan’s first internet-focused coffeehouse, modeled after Beijing’s Beta and 3W Cafés, hosting tech events with partners like Microsoft and Baidu.
Boao Forum’s Mobile Coffee Stations
At the Boao Forum, mobile baristas deliver coffee directly to attendees, carrying nearly 10 pounds of brew per trip and serving up to 100 cups per full thermos.
How Experts Explained Smart Plants Over Coffee in China
At a café science talk in Jiaxing, experts made biotech easy with talks on smart plants and GMO safety—drawing a crowd eager for answers.
Starbucks, Costa and Korean Chains Expand in Tianjin
In 2012, Starbucks added 4–5 new Tianjin stores while Costa expanded into major malls. Korean brand Coffee Bene also planned entry.