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Singapore's Loysel's Toy: A Specialty Coffee Favorite
Discover how Loysel's Toy became a go-to specialty coffee spot in Singapore, focusing on quality roasts and a welcoming atmosphere since 2009.
Japan’s Most Stunning Cloud-Terrace Coffee Shop in Hokkaido
Visit Tomamu’s Cloud Terrace, a café atop a 1,239m mountain in Hokkaido, where 360-degree cloud seas and alpine views create a surreal coffee moment.
Four Key Coffee Roles: Roasters, Cuppers, Blenders & Brewers
Coffee careers aren’t just baristas—learn why cuppers, roasters, blenders and brewers matter most, and how each shapes your cup.
Why Many Crowdfunded Coffee Shops Fail in China
A detailed look at why most community-funded cafés in China, like Zhengzhou’s 'Many People Coffee Shop', fail due to poor management and market conditions.
Rising Trend: Independent Specialty Coffee Shops Launched by Young Entrepreneurs
Young coffee lovers are opening specialty cafes despite economic risks. Here’s why specialty coffee shops are thriving and competing with chains like Starbucks.
Starbucks' New Specialty Coffee Experience Model
Starbucks will launch a new 'Specialty Coffee Experience' model in Seattle by year-end, featuring small-batch roasting and tasting rooms as part of its third coffee revolution.
China’s Coffee Market to Hit 300 Billion Yuan by 2020
China’s coffee consumption is projected to reach 300 billion yuan by 2020, driven by economic growth, urban youth demand, and expanding retail presence.
Tropical Alliance & Fair Trade: What They Mean for Coffee
Learn how Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certifications protect farmers, preserve ecosystems, and ensure quality coffee from farm to cup.
How Coffee Shops Thrive in China’s Coffee 3.0 Era
Learn how slow cafes like Manoffin achieve profitability by focusing on ambiance, food, and location strategy rather than just coffee sales.
Major World Coffee Competitions and Their Rules
Explore the rules and formats of top global coffee contests including WBC, WLAC, WCIGS, and WCTC, with key details for each competition.
World’s 8 Best Cities for Specialty Coffee Lovers
CNN named these 8 global cities as top spots for exceptional coffee culture, from Melbourne to Reykjavik.
Jiangmen Opens Its First Coffee Bank With Taiwanese Brand
Jiangmen’s first coffee bank combines banking services with café culture, featuring Taiwanese barista Lin Dongyuan and a tangerine-infused coffee made with local citrus.
Taipei Named Among World’s Top 6 Coffee Cities
Taipei joins Melbourne, Havana, Vienna, Seattle, and Rome as one of BBC’s top 6 global coffee cities, praised for its friendly service and creative cafés.
How Robot Staff Serve Coffee Without Spills in a Hangzhou Café
Eight robots now work in a Hangzhou café, delivering coffee and food along magnetic tracks—without spilling a drop. Here’s how they operate.
How China’s Coffee Scene Is Going Global
International competitions and equipment upgrades are pushing China’s specialty coffee culture toward global standards, with clearer focus on technique and professionalism.
300,000 lbs of Baisha Coffee Unsold as Buyers Disappear
Over 300,000 lbs of high-quality Baisha coffee beans from Hainan’s volcanic crater remain unsold. Farmers fear spoilage and financial loss without urgent buyers.
2013 Aeropress Championship Posters from Around the World
Explore the creative 2013 Aeropress competition posters from Australia, Japan, the US, and the global event showcasing unique design styles.
Yunnan Coffee Harvest: Over 120,000 Tons Expected in 2024
Yunnan’s 2024 coffee crop may exceed 120,000 tonnes, with prices rising. The fourth Mengzhou Coffee Festival will boost trade and industry dialogue.
How Foreign Coffee Chains Are Booming and Diversifying in China
Foreign coffee chains like Starbucks, Costa, and Korean brands have rapidly expanded in China, outpacing local tea culture and reshaping consumer habits.
How Many Cups a Day Does a Cafe Need to Break Even?
A typical 50sqm cafe in Fuzhou needs to sell 100 cups daily at ¥30 each to cover costs. Most fail to hit that target.