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Starbucks to Open First Store in Nanning
Starbucks plans to open its first outlet in Nanning, aiming to launch before the China-ASEAN Expo, bringing global coffee culture to the city.
Garage Cafe: How Beijing’s Startup Hub Works
A dive into Beijing’s legendary Garage Cafe, where over 80 visitors daily—entrepreneurs, investors, and creators—fuel innovation over coffee.
How to Turn Coffee Grounds Into Garden Compost
Learn how to compost coffee grounds for plants using dry or wet methods—both take under two weeks and work without strong odors.
Fujian Ancestral Hall Transformed into Specialty Coffee Shop
A 2-year-old coffee shop inside a historic Fujian ancestral hall has sparked debate. Locals are divided over the cultural appropriateness of the conversion.
Kui Yuan: A Historic Café in Guangzhou’s Old Villas
Kui Yuan is a café-gallery housed in a 1922 building in Guangzhou’s New Haizhu District, blending art, history, and coffee in a preserved villa.
How Pu'er, China, Is Becoming the Coffee Capital
Pu'er produces over 58% of China’s coffee, with premium beans grown at 1,200m+ altitude and scored higher than Colombia’s best by US experts.
How Tea Farmers in Pu'er Became Coffee Growers
Once famous for tea, Pu'er in Yunnan is now China’s top coffee region—here’s why farmers switched crops and what Starbucks and others have to do with it.
China’s Coffee Consumption Growth: 2014 Data & Trends
In 2012, China consumed 130,000 tonnes of coffee, with a retail value of ¥70 billion. Annual growth hit 15%, far outpacing global rates.
Indonesian Coffee Imports to China Grow 20% Annually
China imports 20% more Indonesian coffee yearly, with key brands like Kopiko surging and Mandheling gaining popularity.
Why China’s Garage Cafe Isn’t Going Public — Yet
In 2012, top Chinese officials visited startup hub Garage Cafe, sparking IPO rumors. Founder Su Di clarified the cafe isn’t planning to go public.
How China’s Garage Cafe Became a Startup Hub
A simple Beijing coffee shop offers free desks and investor access—here’s why regulators and VCs now take it seriously.
How 'Slimming Coffee' Sold in Pharmacies Misleads Consumers
A 'slimming coffee' sold in a Chinese pharmacy caused side effects and made false weight-loss claims. It’s just a regular food product, not a certified health supplement.
How Nestlé Is Expanding Its China Coffee Push
Nestlé plans to invest billions annually in China, doubling its Yunnan coffee purchases and building a third factory to grow its coffee business in the world’s second-largest economy.
How Coffee Is Reshaping Chinese Social Culture
From 12,000+ cafes in Shanghai to shifting social habits, coffee is transforming urban China’s lifestyle and business culture.
How Puer Weather Service Supports Specialty Coffee Farming
Learn how Puer’s meteorological bureau aids local coffee growers amid drought, with 7,000 technical handbooks and 500+ farm visits.
Shanghai Coffee Shops Lead in Restaurant Profit Margins
Coffee shops in Shanghai boast a 16.37% profit margin—50% higher than the dining industry average, according to a new food industry report.
Why Are People Worried About Additives in Energy Drinks?
Functional drinks like Red Bull rely on caffeine, taurine, and vitamins for energy. But high doses may cause dependency or side effects.
How Cross-Strait Farming Ties Gave Rise to Fujian’s Coffee Industry
A Taiwanese grower introduced arabica to Fujian in 2006; now the region’s first coffee demonstration zone is taking shape near the Taiwan Strait.
Nescafé Gold Coffee: Premium Instant Choice in China
Learn why Nescafé Gold, made in Japan from elite global beans, has seen double-digit growth in China’s premium coffee market.
How a 30-Year-Old Coffee Shop Stall Makes Legendary Hainanese Chicken Rice
A veteran Singapore hawker shares his exact technique for tender chicken, flavorful rice, and housemade chili—plus the secret to keeping customers lining up for decades.