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Why South Koreans Drink Coffee More Than Rice or Kimchi
South Koreans consume coffee 12.2 times per week—more often than rice or kimchi. Here’s how coffee became their daily staple.
Kenya Coffee Exports Rose 17% in 2013–2014
Kenya’s coffee exports earned $254 million in 2013–2014, up 17%, with volume up 25% to 49,500 tonnes thanks to higher prices and global supply shifts.
Can Startup Cafés Thrive in Shaoxing?
A new 'startup café' in Keqiao offers workspace, networking, and coffee—but local businesses aren’t yet engaging. Here’s what’s working and what’s not.
How Starbucks Expanded Across Asia
Starbucks opened its busiest global store in Tokyo. Learn how the brand grew to 250 Asian outlets in just four years.
How to Open a Small Coffee Shop That Works
Learn the key steps to opening a successful small coffee shop, from market research to staff hiring and financial planning.
Taiwan Coffee Expert: Your Favorite Bean Is Always the Best
Taiwanese coffee master Tsai Qingzhou says there’s no right or wrong coffee—just what you love. Here’s how personal taste defines great coffee.
Ningxia’s First Garage-Style Startup Coffee Hub Opens
A group of university graduates in Ningxia built a 600-square-meter startup coffee space offering workspace for just ¥10 coffee or free water.
Jiangmen’s First Coffee Bank Opens With Taiwanese Barista Expertise
Jiangmen’s first coffee bank blends finance and café culture, guided by Taiwanese coffee expert Lin Dongyuan, opening with a unique design and specialty drinks.
Taiyuan Barista Comp Sends Two to China Finals
Six finalists battled in Taiyuan for two spots at China’s national barista championship, with creativity and classic espresso skills on show.
What Hainan Coffee Can Learn from Global Brands
Hainan’s coffee industry lags in branding and experience. Here’s what local producers can adopt from successful international coffee chains.
Nepal’s Organic Coffee Finds New Paths in the Global Market
High-altitude organic coffee farms in Nepal could expand exports beyond Korea, Japan, UK, and the US, boosting farmer incomes.
How Can Hainan’s Coffee Industry Build a Premium Brand?
Hainan coffee has potential but struggles with low prices and weak branding. Experts say focusing on specialty quality and culture is key.
How Korean-Style Cafés Are Impacting China’s Coffee Scene
Korean-style cafés are thriving in China—but the biggest casualties aren’t Starbucks. Find out who’s really losing market share.
Current State of Coffee Franchising in China
China’s coffee franchise market breaks down into three types: large Western-style cafes, low-cost tea-to-coffee shops, and mid-tier specialty cafés.
Why Kopi Luwak Should Be Banned: Animal Cruelty Exposed
PETA reveals the cruel conditions behind kopi luwak production. Most kopi luwak comes from caged civets fed only coffee cherries, leading to poor health and early death.
How Taiwan Became a Global Coffee Culture Hotspot
Explore how Taiwan blends global coffee styles—third wave, Japanese, Nordic—and innovates in cafes, from FabCafe’s tech art to mobile pour-overs.
Yunnan Coffee Fights Back for Global Pricing Power
Facing a 5-year low in prices, Yunnan’s coffee industry is pushing for domestic control over pricing, standards, and branding.
How Starbucks Helped Launch Yunnan Coffee onto the Global Stage
Starbucks began sourcing Yunnan coffee in 2007, launched its first China-grown blend in 2009, and built a full coffee value chain in the region by 2012.
Coffee Silver Skin Used in Eco-Friendly Napkins
A new eco-friendly napkin made with recycled coffee silver skin is now used in Japanese specialty cafés and launching nationwide.
What Makes Parisian Coffee Culture So Unique?
Paris has nearly 12,000 cafés where people linger for hours. Discover why the city’s coffee scene feels so effortlessly romantic and timeless.