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Arabica Coffee Futures Hit 4-Week Low
Arabica coffee futures dropped to a four-week low on October 24, falling 9% for the week as rain eased Brazil drought fears.
Laos Promotes Local Coffee to Enter Global Market
Laos held its first national coffee festival to boost exports and build global recognition for its specialty coffee from the Bolaven Plateau.
Latin America Coffee Rust Disease Cuts Output 2013–2014
From 2013 to 2014, rust disease slashed coffee output in 8 Latin American nations, reducing exports by nearly 5%. Only Colombia grew.
Why Australian Coffee Prices Are Rising Due to Global Bean Costs
Global arabica coffee bean prices hit a 12-year high, driven by Brazil’s drought. Australian cafe-goers may soon see higher espresso prices.
Arabica Coffee Futures Fall After Hitting 2.5-Year High
Arabica futures dropped 0.9% to $2.1445/lb after peaking at $2.2550 earlier in the week, while cocoa and sugar also declined.
Coca-Cola Returns to China’s RTD Coffee Market
Coca-Cola is relaunching its own-brand ready-to-drink coffee in China, aiming to challenge Nestlé’s long-held dominance.
How COSTA Coffee First Partnered with E-Commerce in China
COSTA Coffee launched its first retail e-commerce collaboration in China, teaming up with ASOS and British Airways for a WeChat-based interactive campaign.
Coca-Cola Enters RTD Coffee Market Against Nestlé
Coca-Cola’s RTD coffee brand Georgia launches in China, but faces an 80% market share dominated by Nestlé and Uni-President amid slow growth.
Jiangxi’s Pioneer Angel Cafe Fuels Startup Dreams Over Coffee
A new startup hub in Nanchang lets entrepreneurs work for the price of a coffee and connect with potential investors daily.
How Le Coffee Employs Hearing-Impaired Staff
Le Coffee, a social enterprise in Wuxi, hires hearing-impaired baristas and secured 100,000 RMB to expand inclusive job opportunities.
Why Coffee Doesn’t Always Wake You Up
Your DNA holds the answer. A Harvard study reveals genetic differences explain why some people get a caffeine boost and others don’t.
Korean Coffee Shops in China to Hit 1,000 Stores This Year
Over 700 Korean coffee shops have opened in China, with the total expected to surpass 1,000 by year-end. Their success is driven by comfort, variety, and localised appeal.
How Starbucks’ Black Apron Coffee Masters Train and Dream
Starbucks’ first Certified Coffee Master store in South China opened in Guangzhou a year ago. Here’s how its black-apron baristas train—and one partner’s coffee journey.
World Barista Championship Heads to Nanjing
The WBC World Barista Championship is coming to Nanjing, with the regional event kicking off soon and featuring latte art workshops and pro competitions.
Harvard Study Identifies 6 New Coffee Addiction Gene Variants
A major study found 6 new genetic variants tied to habitual coffee drinking, explaining why caffeine affects people differently.
How Handmade Coffee Embodies Slow Living Culture
Discover how handcrafted coffee, not price, defines luxury through time and craftsmanship in the third wave of specialty coffee.
How a Chinese Programmer Built 43 Italian-Style Coffee Shops
After quitting a stable IT job, Xu Jiansi launched 'Italian Dream' coffee shops, now with 43 franchises nationwide. Here's how he did it.
10 Key Signs You're Addicted to Caffeine
Wondering if you’re too dependent on caffeine? Here are 10 clear symptoms of caffeine addiction, including headaches, irritability, and sleep issues.
How Baristas Stay Calm to Brew Better Coffee
A journalist learns that brewing great pour-over coffee depends on precise technique—and a calm, focused mindset. Here’s what really matters.
Guangdong's Yunfu Expands Coffee Bean Cultivation Efforts
Yun’an Town in Guangdong’s Yunfu has expanded coffee planting with 120,000 robust seedlings ready for 400 more acres, using a ‘company + co-op + farmers’ model.