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Korea’s Largest Coffee Chain Caffebene Enters China
South Korea’s biggest coffee brand, Caffebene, launched in China in 2014 with over 30 stores planned nationwide through a joint venture.
Indonesia’s Coffee Output Rises 20% to 10 Million Bags
Indonesia’s 2024 coffee production hits 10 million bags, up 20% from last year, driven by favorable weather and government support.
Enamel-Coated Porcelain Coffee Cups: A Specialty Choice
Explore three fine enamel-coated porcelain coffee cups prized for their craftsmanship and suitability for slow coffee enjoyment.
Used Coffee Grounds Can Make Biodiesel, Study Finds
US researchers found that spent coffee grounds can yield over 340 million gallons of biodiesel yearly, using a solvent-based oil extraction method.
UAE Coffee and Tea Consumption Up 85% in 3 Years
UAE coffee and tea intake rose 85% over three years. Annual per capita consumption hits 3.5kg, with coffee use double Gulf neighbors'.
World’s Largest Cup of Coffee Served in London
A 2.9-meter-tall Italian-made coffee cup in London held 1.3 million liters of coffee, weighing 12.8 tonnes and breaking the Guinness record.
Starbucks Coffee Cups Urge Lawmakers on Fiscal Cliff
Starbucks asked employees to write 'Come Together' on cups to pressure US lawmakers to avoid the fiscal cliff and prevent tax hikes and spending cuts.
How to Brew Great Coffee with Paper Drip Bags
Just add hot water to a paper drip bag and wait 5–8 minutes for café-quality coffee—each bag makes about three cups.
Coffee Kong: Instant Coffee That Looks Like Real Beans
Coffee Kong is a unique instant coffee product shaped like beans, coated in sugar, and made by AHHAPROJECT. Just add hot water.
2012 Cup of Excellence Competition Schedule Update
Find out which countries are competing in the 2012 CoE and how many competitions are taking place this year.
Why Elephant Dung Coffee Is the New Luxury Bean
Discover why elephant-digested coffee, known as black ivory, has overtaken kopi luwak as the world’s most exclusive and pricey brew.
The Chinese Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel Explained
Discover how the Chinese edition of the SCA Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel works and what it reveals about specialty coffee flavor notes.
Artist Uses One Million Coffee Beans for Mosaic Art
Mosaic master Saimir Stari crafts an artwork using exactly one million coffee beans, showcasing precision and creativity in specialty coffee media.
Coffee and Cocoa Fall on Profit-Taking, Sugar Hits 2010 Lows
Coffee and cocoa futures dropped sharply on Jan 22, 2013, with sugar nearing 2010 lows amid oversupply and profit-taking pressure.
Nestlé Coffee in UK Found with Cancer-Causing Acrylamide
UK food safety tests found high acrylamide in some Nestlé products, including instant coffee. Find out which items were flagged and what it means for consumers.
Scientists Identify Key Compounds Behind Coffee Bitterness
Researchers found two compounds responsible for coffee bitterness in both mild and espresso drinks, linked to the roasting process.
New Interactive Coffee Machine Offers Touch and Motion Controls
This high-tech coffee machine features a touchscreen, motion-based milk controls, and customizable drinks—but comes with a premium price tag.
Coffree’s Biodegradable Single-Serve Coffee Cup and Wrapper
This innovative design merges coffee packaging and a disposable cup into one biodegradable unit—just tear, brew, drink, and toss.
The Two Types of Coffee Cupping Competitions
There are two main types of coffee cupping competitions: 'bean' contests judging coffee quality, and 'sensory' contests testing human taste skills.
Selling Coffee by Tricycle: What Guangzhou’s Mobile Roasters Learned
How Guangzhou mobile coffee sellers turned a tricycle into a business — and what their routes, gear, and brew methods reveal about street-level specialty coffee.