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Kenyan Coffee Regions May Become Unfarmable by 2050
Climate change could make some Kenyan coffee and tea zones unsuitable for farming by 2050, shifting ideal growing altitudes and increasing disease risks.
Thailand Launches High-End Elephant Dung Coffee
Anantara Hotels debuts 'Black Ivory' coffee made from beans digested by Thai elephants, selling at $25 per cup and $1,100 per kg.
Japan Turns Coffee Grounds Into Livestock Feed
Japanese company Nawa Sangyo will sell coffee waste as animal feed for just ¥6–7 per kg starting this autumn.
How G7 Became Vietnam’s Top Instant Coffee Brand
In 2011, G7 coffee held 38% of Vietnam’s instant coffee market. With Passiona, its parent company, Trung Nguyen, controlled 39% nationwide.
Why Starbucks Paid No UK Corporation Tax for Years
Starbucks reported losses for years in the UK despite strong sales, paying just £8.6 million in tax on £3 billion revenue over 14 years.
Italy Launches First Fingerprint-Recognizing Coffee Machine
A new Italian coffee machine uses fingerprint recognition to remember your taste preferences. Set your profile in just three presses.
Apuimac Valley Coffee Wins Peru’s National Award
Peru’s Apuimac Valley coffee has been named the country’s best, qualifying for next year’s World Coffee Championships.
2013 Japan International Premium Coffee Expo: Dates & Details
The 2013 Japan International Premium Coffee Conference & Exhibition ran September 25–27 in Tokyo, featuring global coffee producers, equipment, and roasters.
Why Do Half of Dutch Cafés Still Allow Smoking?
Despite a national smoking ban, 49% of Dutch coffee shops and bars still let customers smoke. Learn which venues comply — and which don’t.
Vietnam Surpasses Brazil in Coffee Exports—But Faces Major Struggles
Vietnam is now the world’s top coffee exporter, but 70% of exports are controlled by foreign firms. Domestic producers face price wars and cash shortages.
Car-Puccino: The Coffee-Powered Car That Went 338km
A BBC presenter built a car powered by coffee grounds, drove 338km from London to Manchester, and burned 70kg of used coffee.
World’s Smallest Coffee Shop Opens in Lincoln, UK
A two-square-meter café in Lincoln, UK, may be the world’s smallest coffee shop, seating just four people and serving 35 customers daily.
How Peru Aims to Rank Fifth in Specialty Coffee by 2016
Peru targeted global coffee export rank five by 2016 through quality-driven farming, updated varieties, and farmer training. Here's how.
How Elephant Dung Coffee Became a Luxury Brew Like Kopi Luwak
Thai 'Black Ivory' coffee is made from beans digested by elephants, selling for $25 a cup or $1,100 per kg—here’s how it works.
Ethiopia Opens First Specialty Coffee Store in Shanghai
Ethiopia's first dedicated specialty coffee shop has opened in Shanghai, showcasing Yirgacheffe and Sidamo beans with local cultural experiences.
What Makes Hawaiian Kona Coffee a Top Specialty Bean?
Learn why Kona coffee from Hawaii is considered among the finest specialty coffees, with unique growing conditions and family-run farms.
Colombia Launches Climate Insurance for Small Coffee Growers
From January, small Colombian coffee farmers get free government-backed insurance against extreme weather like hail and drought. Covers 96% of 500k smallholders.
Arab Countries Triple Coffee and Tea Consumption
Over the past decade, coffee and tea consumption in Arab nations has more than tripled, with the UAE seeing an 85% rise in just three years.
Why Parisian Outdoor Cafés Define French Coffee Culture
Discover how Paris’s iconic outdoor cafés shape daily life and coffee culture—with historic roots, romantic charm, and over 170,000 cafés nationwide.
Why Rabbit Cafés Are Booming in Japan
Tokyo’s rabbit cafés let visitors play with dozens of bunnies for just ¥900. We explain the trend, costs, and why these cafes are attracting all kinds of customers.