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McDonald's Expands in Russia with First Franchise Deal
McDonald's partners with Russia’s Rosinter to open franchised outlets in airports and train stations, aiming for long-term expansion beyond Moscow.
Starbucks Opens First Café Aboard a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
In 2012, Starbucks launched its first café aboard the USS Eisenhower, a U.S. Navy Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier.
Austrian Thieves Steal Two Tons of Coffee Beans
Thieves stole two tons of coffee beans and two coffee machines worth over $72,000 from a Vienna warehouse in a stolen van.
Madagascar’s Coffee Plantations Shrink Amid Falling Prices
Madagascar’s coffee farmland has dropped nearly 30,000 hectares in 20 years due to weak global prices. Here’s what that means for production.
Shanghai White-Collar Workers Are Obsessed With Coffee Latte Art
Young professionals in Shanghai are taking 6-day, 2800 RMB latte art courses after work to relieve stress and explore coffee culture.
Florida Cafe Robbery Foiled by 71-Year-Old Vigilante
Two armed robbers fled a Florida café after a 71-year-old permit-carrying bystander fired shots during the holdup.
New Korean Film 'Coffee' Centers on Assassination of Emperor Gojong
A new Korean historical drama film titled 'Coffee' dramatizes the 1896 assassination plot against Emperor Gojong. Here’s what we know.
Can Coffee Grounds Replace Toner for Printing?
Yes, a designer created a printer that uses extracted coffee or tea waste as ink. You pour used grounds into a cartridge and manually move the paper to print.
How Much Do Brits Spend on Coffee Shop Coffee in a Lifetime?
Brits spend an average of £15,600 (about $19,500) in coffee shops over a lifetime due to low confidence in home brewing.
Rwandan Coffee Harvest Begins Early This Year
Rwanda’s coffee harvest started two weeks early, with yields expected to rise 50% to 24,000 tons due to heavy late-2023 rains. Prices, however, have fallen.
New York Brand Drops Coffee-Themed 5-Panel Hat
Chari&Co’s latest 5-Panel cap features a coffee bean print and latte-dark roast colorway—perfect for coffee lovers seeking streetwear with a caffeine twist.
2012 Global Top 10 Specialty Green Coffee Winners Announced
Discover the 10 highest-scoring green coffees of 2011/12, chosen by SCAA Roasters Guild judges from 250 entries worldwide.
Starbucks Concept Stores Designed by Renowned Architects
Explore two standout Starbucks concept stores in Japan and the Netherlands, designed by leading architects to redefine the coffee shop experience.
Dang Le Nguyen Vu: The Visionary Behind Vietnam’s Coffee Empire
Meet Dang Le Nguyen Vu, the self-made billionaire behind Vietnam’s top coffee brand, as he expands exports and eyes global markets.
How Korean Coffee Brand Teasam Entered China via Taobao
South Korean coffee brand Teasam sells high-quality instant coffee and tea via Taobao, offering rich flavors rivaling café-quality brews.
Global Coffee Production Expected to Decline in 2011-12
The ICO forecasts a 4.3% drop in 2011-12 global coffee output to 128.5 million bags, with exports down 2% in early months.
First China Fushan Cup International Barista Championship Results
In 2012, Korea’s Choi Hyunsun won the first Fushan Cup international barista competition in Hainan, China, with Japan’s Okada and Colombia’s Bernal placing second and third.
Vietnam’s Robusta Coffee Exports Keep Climbing
Vietnam’s robusta exports rose 26.5% in H1 2012, but domestic price hikes and supply issues are disrupting farmer shipments and exports.
How Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait Became a Trendy Coffee Cup Design
A Dutch museum’s art licensing model turned Van Gogh’s self-portrait into a sought-after coffee cup set. Learn how creative design is driving cultural merchandise.
Zombie Café: The iPad Game Where Zombies Serve Coffee
In Zombie Café, players turn customers into zombies to staff their café. Start with one zombie server, fend off rivals, and speed up service with in-game items.