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Taiwan Convenience Stores Push Freshly Brewed Coffee
Over 1,000 new fresh-brewed coffee machines have been added to Taiwan’s top four convenience stores this year, aiming to serve over 200 more by end-2024.
Woman Crashes Car Into Fuzhou Coffee Shop
A silver Buick Excelle crashed into a Fuzhou coffee shop at 3:30pm on the 22nd, damaging the entrance and trapping three customers inside.
Lishen Café Opens New Branch in Haikou’s Haidian Island
Lishen Café’s Haidian Island branch in Haikou opened on April 15, offering premium coffee, Western-Chinese fusion dishes, and a refined café environment.
Haikou to Build $2.1M Coffee Cultural Park
A 170-acre coffee-themed park in Haikou will showcase global coffee varieties, boost local farming, and create 360 jobs.
How Starbucks and Haidilao Attract Staff with Family Culture
Starbucks and Haidilao use strong team culture and family-like bonds to retain employees despite modest pay and fast expansion.
Shenzhen Civic Center Pavilion Turned Into Coffee Shop Raises Concerns
A pavilion in Shenzhen’s Civic Center plaza was converted into a for-profit café, sparking public debate over legality and green space use.
How a Singles Café in Hankou Turned Profits with Dating Events
A failing coffee shop in Wuhan found success by pivoting to member services and hosting singles dating events, attracting 25,000 users.
How 50 Xi’an Netizens Crowdfunded Their Own Coffee Shop
In 2012, 50 people in Xi’an pooled money—4,000 yuan each—to launch a community-owned café called 'Our Café' with shared ownership and diverse expertise.
Starbucks China Sees 20% Same-Store Sales Growth for 7 Quarters
Starbucks China reported over 20% comparable store sales growth for seven straight quarters, with revenue up 32% in Q2 2012.
Starbucks Sues Over 'Shabak' Trademark Near Match
Starbucks sued China’s trademark authority to block Shanda Games from registering 'Shabak' for cafes and drinks. The case hinges on similarity to 'Starbucks.'
Shanghai Vocational Students Design Vintage Coffee Cups Featuring Iconic Actresses
Four vocational school students in Shanghai crafted unique coffee cups adorned with images of 1930s icons like Zhou Xuan and Eileen Chang.
Coffee Salon Official Website Launches in 2012
The coffee-focused portal CoffeeSalon.com went live at midnight on August 5, 2012, after eight years of dedication and passion for coffee culture.
GABEE Roasting & Cupping Course in August 2012
Join GABEE founder Lin Dongyuan in August 2012 for a hands-on coffee roasting and cupping course in Guangzhou, Ningbo, and Beijing.
Göthe Coffee in Zhengzhou Shutters, Gift Card Funds Lost
Zhengzhou’s Göthe Coffee flagship closed abruptly, leaving customers with nearly ¥1,000 on unused gift cards. The store is now a jewelry shop — and the card balance is not transferable.
2012 HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Exhibition Recap
Explore the 2012 HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Exhibition: 300 exhibitors, global tea culture, brand showcases, and the International KamCha Competition.
Wuhai Airport Opens Its First Onsite Coffee Shop
Wuhai Airport's first coffee shop, Xiangyue Cafe, opens April 16 in the terminal. The 100 sq m venue offers coffee and quick meals for travelers.
How to Grow Mushrooms Using Coffee Grounds
Turn used coffee grounds into organic oyster mushrooms with MuMu CoCo—a starter kit that yields two pounds of fungi per box.
How Beta Cafe Became the Internet’s First Coffee Hub
Launched by IT professionals in 2009, Beta Cafe in Hangzhou and later Beijing became a legendary gathering spot for tech entrepreneurs and creatives.
Edible Cookie Coffee Cups You Can Actually Eat
These edible cookie coffee cups are made from shaped biscuit dough with a sugar barrier inside to prevent melting. They’ve won awards in design and sustainability.
Free Wi-Fi Now Available at Over 200 Shanghai Starbucks
Shanghai Telecom and Starbucks offer free Wi-Fi in over 200 locations, with speeds of 4M–10M and a seven-day activation window.