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Xiamen Coffee Shop Staff Receive Two Identical CF Counterfeit Bills
Within 10 minutes, a barista took two fake 100-yuan bills starting with 'CF'—with matching serial numbers—from the same customer at a Xiamen café.
Former NetEase Exec Launches Tapas Café for Tech Crowd
Qianxun Café, backed by a former NetEase VP, opened in Beijing’s tech hub with Spanish cuisine, wine, and 180 sqm for media meetups.
Beijing’s Back-Alley 3D Projection Coffee Shop
A Beijing café combines coffee and cinema with a 120-inch 3D projector—here’s how much it costs and what makes it work.
How Baoshan Small Coffee Got Its Geographic Protection
Baoshan small coffee now has official geographic protection. Learn how this status boosts quality, exports, and industry growth in China’s coffee heartland.
How Coffee and Herbal Tea Are Dominating Summer Drinks
Explore how bottled coffee drinks and herbal teas are becoming go-to summer beverages, with over 20 coffee flavors and prices from $0.40 to $24.80.
Does Coffee Prevent Pregnancy? Study Says Yes
Drinking more than one cup of coffee daily may halve your chance of conceiving, according to a US environmental health study of 104 women.
Why Upstore Coffee’s Brand Fails Customers
Upstore Coffee’s franchise model leaves customers powerless when stores close or overcharge. Here’s how the system traps consumers.
College Student Fails to Verify Cafe Lease Before Buying
A soon-to-be graduate paid $20,000 for a Shanghai coffee shop, only to find the lease expired and the seller opened a rival nearby.
Luoyang Cafe Crafts Ice Cream Zongzi for Summer
A Luoyang cafe created frozen ice cream-filled zongzi with flavors like mango and chocolate using ice cream, fruit, and glutinous rice.
How Starbucks Crafts Its Third Space in Beijing
Discover how Starbucks' redesigned Sanlitun store blends East-West aesthetics to create a welcoming third place for coffee lovers.
Starbucks Opens First Store in Nanchang, Jiangxi
Starbucks will open its first Nanchang store in August at Bayi Square, with 6–8 more locations planned for the year.
Starbucks Announces Latin America Expansion Strategy
Starbucks will open its first store in Costa Rica and plans hundreds of new locations in Brazil over five years.
First International Barista Cup Held in Hainan, China
In 2012, 23 baristas from over 10 countries competed in the inaugural Fushan Coffee Cup International Barista Championship in Hainan, China.
Cross-Strait Media Tastings Highlight Hainan’s Fushan Coffee
During a 2012 media trip to Hainan, 23 journalists from Taiwan and mainland China visited Fushan to taste local coffee and explore cultural sites.
What Happens to 99.8% of Your Coffee After Brewing?
Only 0.2% of your brewed coffee is liquid — the other 99.8% is spent grounds. Here’s what to do with them, from pet luxuries to urban compost.
How Champion Barista Competitions Improve Industry Standards
A national barista competition in China helps raise professional standards and visibility for skilled coffee professionals.
First China Fushan Cup International Barista Championship Set for 2012
The inaugural China Fushan Cup International Barista Championship will take place June 22–23, 2012, in Haikou, Hainan, featuring elite baristas from 14 countries.
Hong Kong Coffee Association Launch Event Features Latte Art
The Hong Kong Coffee Industry Association held its inaugural ceremony, where barista Mr. Chow showcased latte art skills at the event.
Hong Kong Coffee Association Launches with Latte Art Demo
The Hong Kong Coffee Industry Association held its founding ceremony featuring latte art by renowned barista Lin Tung Yuan.
Hong Kong Coffee Association Launch Features Latte Art by Young Min Lee
The Hong Kong Coffee Industry Association held its founding ceremony, where renowned latte artist Young Min Lee demonstrated his craft.