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How a WeChat Coffee Machine Becomes Your Best Customer Magnet
A Beijing-based WeChat-linked coffee machine turns casual buyers into loyal followers—just three steps to gain both a cup of coffee and a new fan.
Why Japan’s Female-Only Nap Cafés Are So Popular
Find out why women-only nap cafés in Japan charge just ¥160 per 10-minute rest, include free drinks and pampering, and are drawing big crowds.
How to Use Coffee Grounds as Eco-Friendly Flower Fertilizer
Coffee grounds make a great natural fertilizer for houseplants and garden soil. Learn how residents in Changsha reused spent grounds to grow succulents.
How to Avoid Being Discriminated Against in Foreign Coffee Shops
Learn key etiquette tips—like dressing appropriately and using polite language—to avoid bias and ensure respectful treatment in Western coffee shops.
How to Look Like a Coffee Expert at Starbucks
Want to blend in like a specialty coffee regular at Starbucks? Here’s the exact list of props and behavior that signals insider status.
How Blackboard Art Makes Your Coffee Shop Memorable
Discover how blackboard menus and hand-drawn art create lasting impressions in coffee shops, both at home and in cafes.
Chen Zhaohui Plans 100 Cloud Venture Coffee Shops in Five Years
Chen Zhaohui aims to launch 100 Cloud Capital Coffee locations in China over the next five years to link investors with O2O and 'Internet+' entrepreneurs.
Why You Don't Need Starbucks to Drink Coffee
From 19th-century 'black wine' to today’s third-wave cafes, explore China’s coffee culture evolution beyond global chains.
How a WeChat Coffee Machine Went Viral on Chinese TV
A TV special on Inner Mongolia TV turned the WeChat coffee machine from into a national phenomenon. Here’s why it worked.
Do Coffee’s 9 Supposed Health Benefits Actually Work?
A deep dive into viral claims that coffee fights aging, cancer, and depression — and which benefits are backed by science.
How Coffee Helps Break Down Fat for Weight Loss
Research shows coffee’s chemical esters may reduce fat buildup and regulate blood sugar—here’s what 15-week lab trials found.
How Pret A Manger's Unwritten Policy Lets Some Customers Get Free Coffee
Up to 28% of Pret A Manger customers may receive free coffee based on staff perception of their appearance or vibe, according to the chain’s founder.
2015 TNT-China Latte Art Championship Launch Plan
Find out how to join the 2015 TNT-China Latte Art Championship, what prizes await, and the official gear used in competition.
8 Youth Film Café Locations to Visit This Weekend
Revisit iconic romantic movie scenes at 8 real-life cafés featured in Chinese youth dramas like 'Why Women Love' and 'Go Lala Go'.
Does Coffee Cause Calcium Loss? How Pregnant Women Can Compensate
Drinking coffee can increase calcium loss, especially in pregnant women. Learn how much calcium you need daily and which foods help maintain balance.
Chongqing's First Coffee Culture Concept Store Opens
Chongqing’s first large-scale coffee culture experience store by Man Coffee arrives in August at Longfor’s Starjoy Plaza, covering 3,000 sqm.
Caffe PASCUCCI Has Most Global Brand Cafés
Caffe PASCUCCI runs more branded coffee shops worldwide than any other single-brand chain, with over 300 stores in South Korea alone.
Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices Drop to 18 Yuan per Kilogram
After peaking at 26 yuan/kg, Yunnan coffee prices fell to 18 yuan/kg by late April 2015. Farmers remain marginally profitable due to 15 yuan/kg production costs.
The 1980s Origins of China’s Student-Run 'Maid' Cafés
Yes, themed student cafés appeared in 1980s China. Archival photos show female university students serving coffee in evening 'cafés'—often with mock management titles and novelty decor.
Best Anti-Aging Foods by Body Part, Including Coffee
Discover the top anti-aging foods for your brain, muscles, joints, skin, and more — including how coffee helps fight muscle soreness.