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How the Coffee With You Franchise Collapsed in China
In 2015, angry franchisees protested against Coffee With You in China, claiming the brand defrauded them. Here’s how the Korean coffee chain’s flawed model collapsed.
12 Common Mistakes When Opening a Specialty Coffee Shop
Thinking of opening a coffee shop? Avoid these 12 common pitfalls—from wrong location choices to overestimating profits.
Why Many Don’t Like Italian Espresso
Italians love espresso, but many outsiders find it bitter or weak. Here’s why your view might be missing the point.
How Coffee Wakes Up Your Brain at Work
Coffee boosts focus and reduces fatigue fast—here’s how caffeine and aroma work, plus how long the effects last.
10 Surprising Facts About Starbucks You Didn’t Know
From its founders to the secret test cafes, here are 10 little-known truths about Starbucks’ history, branding, and menu experiments.
How HOFEX’s GBC Barista Comp Launches Coffee Careers
Discover how HOFEX’s GBC Barista Championship and new Coffee & Food Pairing contest help Hong Kong baristas sharpen skills—and win big.
Beijing Hosts 2015 China International Coffee Exhibition in July
The 2015 China International Coffee Exhibition returns to Beijing in July, bringing together over 200 exhibitors and global coffee professionals.
How Korean-Style Cafés Are Expanding in China
Korean café chains are rapidly growing in China with diverse menus, flexible franchising, and strategic urban placement. Here’s how they’re winning market share.
How to Make Café-Style Drinks at Home with Simple Ingredients
Turn basic black coffee into café-style drinks using everyday ingredients like coconut water, Nutella, and pumpkin spice. Easy, healthier, and delicious.
Chengdu’s Wuhou Youth Hub Opens as Cafe and Innovation Space
A new 80sqm youth center in Chengdu combines a working coffee shop with co-working, creative events and startup support. Now officially open.
How DS Plans to Sell Coffee and Cars Together
DS plans to replace traditional dealerships with DS-themed cafés, where staff sell cars and serve coffee. Growth hit 559% in 2014 and tripled again in 2015.
Advanced Commercial Espresso Machines with Precision Tech
Explore cutting-edge espresso machines like LaMarzocco Linea PB and Slayer Maker Series with features such as brew ratio control and modular design.
How to Drink Coffee the Third Wave Way
Third wave coffee means skipping instant and espresso for specialty brews. Learn which manual methods reveal true bean flavor.
How Chinese Consumers Really View Specialty Coffee
Why many Chinese still see coffee shops as expensive or exclusive—and how perceptions are slowly changing.
What Makes Yirgacheffe Coffee So Distinctive?
Yirgacheffe coffee delivers bright citrus acidity, floral notes, and sweet berry tones. Learn why this Ethiopian region produces such elegant washed coffees.
Control Your Home Coffee Roast via iPhone or iPad
A new home coffee roaster connects via Bluetooth to iOS devices, letting you roast 60g batches with full curve control.
Is Coffee Friend or Foe for Your Heart?
Drinking 2–3 cups daily may protect your heart, but over 4 cups can raise heart disease risk—especially for women.
How Coffee Lowers Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
Drinking two or more cups of coffee daily can halve breast cancer recurrence risk in tamoxifen-treated patients, a Swedish study finds.
How Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Liver Cancer Risk
Research shows one daily coffee lowers liver cancer risk—even if you drink alcohol. Find out how much coffee helps and other preventive steps.
Why Koreans Are Obsessed with Coffee: Lessons from Terarosa
A visit to Korea’s Terarosa coffee factory reveals how premium roasting and deep coffee culture explain the country’s 340-cup-per-year habit.