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China’s Coffee Shop Boom: Demand or Bubble?
China’s coffee shop boom is real—but is it long-term demand or a short-lived bubble? We look at data, chains, and independent players.
SCAA Barista Level 1 Certification Course in Guangzhou 2013
Learn the fundamentals of espresso, customer service, and brewing in this official SCAA Barista Level 1 course held in Guangzhou, 2013.
How Taipei Developers Use Art Cafés to Drive Gentrification
Taipei developers turn old flats into art spaces and loss-leading cafés to win community support for urban renewal projects—here’s how it works.
World Siphon Championship Hits Harbin in Northeast China
Eight baristas competed in the Northeast qualifier of the first China Coffee Siphon Cup using Yunnan beans. Top 3 advance to national finals.
Italian GIMA Coffee Launches in Zhejiang via Trade Show
Italian GIMA Coffee makes its China debut in Zhejiang, backed by a major trade show aiming to tap high-end coffee demand in Hangzhou.
2013 Taichung Coffee Latte Art Creative Competition Winners Announced
Professional barista Zhong Zhiting won first place with his 'Lake Heart Pavilion' design, while amateur Tang Yucun took home the general group prize for 'Eternal Love in the Harbor.'
Taiwan’s Guoxing Coffee First to Earn Origin Certification
Guoxing Coffee in Nantou County becomes Taiwan’s first coffee region with official origin certification, boosting traceability and quality assurance.
Pu'er Coffee Tasting Spreads Across 1,000 Cafés in 100 Cities
Over 10,000 coffee lovers will taste Yunnan Pu'er coffee in 1,000 cafés across 100 Chinese cities this summer, alongside the first China Siphon Cup championships.
How Taiwanese Coffee Yarn Won Over Global Fashion Brands
Taiwanese firm Singtex turns coffee grounds into a patented textile fiber used by Hugo Boss and Timberland. Here’s how it works.
How a Taiwan Coffee Estate Sparked Hands-On Training
A third-gen coffee grower in Taiwan’s KuKeng led a college tour that brought classroom theory to life through real farm experience.
Kopi Luwak Coffee Arrives in Kunming at 268 Yuan per Cup
Authentic Kopi Luwak, one of the world’s rarest and priciest coffees, is now sold in Kunming, China, for 268 yuan per cup. Learn how it’s made and why it costs so much.
Nestlé Opens Large-Scale Coffee Factory in Qingdao
Nestlé has opened a new $1.3 billion coffee facility in Qingdao’s Laixi district, covering 226,000 square meters and boosting local production.
Starbucks and Costa Coming to Lanzhou’s New Commercial Hub
Starbucks and Costa Coffee are set to open in Lanzhou’s Port Union First Avenue, bringing global coffee culture to the city’s booming business district.
How a Beachside Coffee Wake-Up Works on Hirata Island
A free sunrise coffee served at 5am on Hirata Island helps guests wake up naturally—while watching the dawn from the beach.
Drug-Laced Instant Coffee Sold at Nightclubs
Police in Pingtung, Taiwan seized 11 packets of Khatamine-laced instant coffee sold to lure users. Find out how it spreads and how to avoid it.
Taiwan’s Dongshan Coffee Earns World Elite Certification
A Taiwanese coffee farm in Dongshan becomes the island’s first to receive a CQI 80+ score, officially certifying it as specialty-grade coffee.
Unhygienic Practices Found at Costa Coffee Store in Beijing
An undercover investigation revealed serious hygiene violations at a Beijing COSTA outlet, including dishwashing misuse and lack of equipment sanitation.
How Taiwan’s Hot Spring Coffee Bean Was Born
A Taiwanese farmer in Taitung uses geothermal water to ferment coffee beans, creating a sweet, caramel-toned brew. Here’s how he did it.
How a Taiwanese Temple Blends Coffee and Faith
A 2-month photography exhibit and café inside Taiwan’s top Five Roads Wealth God temple explores tradition and modern life through faith and coffee.
Guangzhou Siphon Coffee Championship Concludes with Top 3 Finalists
Top 3 winners from Guangzhou’s siphon brewing competition advance to China finals in Pu’er, aiming for Tokyo’s World Siphon Championship.