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Starbucks vs. COSTA: The High-Stakes Coffee War in China
Explore how rising rents and fierce competition forced Starbucks to close its flagship China store, while COSTA aggressively expanded by copying its locations — often at higher costs.
Coffee World Exhibition Opens in Kaohsiung with Latte Art & Fortune Telling
Explore the evolution of coffee through history, live latte art by a 9-year veteran, and coffee cup readings at Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Museum.
Far Infrared Roasting Wins Silver at Pittsburgh Coffee Expo
A Taiwanese inventor cuts coffee roast time to five days using far infrared and ultrasonic tech, preserving fruit acids and earning a silver medal.
Kopi Luwak Makes Rare Appearance at ASEAN Expo
Find out where real kopi luwak comes from, how it’s made, and why it drew crowds at the 10th China–ASEAN Expo in Nanning.
Second Seesaw Latte Art Championship Wraps Up
The 2013 Seesaw Latte Art Competition crowned Gan Shilin as champion. Discover the results, judges, and how the event elevated China’s latte art scene.
Hot Drink Cup Lids May Release Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Plastic coffee cup lids made from polystyrene (6 PS) can deform and release toxic chemicals when exposed to hot liquids, potentially causing cancer.
2014 WBC China: Guangzhou Regional Results Revealed
Find out who won the 2014 WBC Guangzhou qualifier, the scoring rounds, and which baristas advanced to nationals.
Taiwan Coffee Chains Battle with New Stores and Concepts
Major players like Wang Pin, Ding Wang, and 85°C launch new coffee stores and formats to capture Taiwan’s 5 million coffee drinkers and $13.5 billion market.
Starbucks Price Gap: 30% More in China Than Abroad
Starbucks charges up to 30% more for the same drinks in China vs the U.S. or U.K., despite lower local incomes and similar production costs.
Guangzhou’s First Cafe Management Exchange Meetup
Join 30 cafe owners in Guangzhou on Sept 26 for a hands-on exchange on solving revenue, staffing, and operations challenges.
How Hong Kong Helped East Timor Sell Civet Coffee
Hong Kong coffee shop owners traveled to East Timor and Indonesia to verify wild civet coffee collection methods, supporting local farmers.
Can Caffeine Spray Really Replace Your Morning Coffee?
A Harvard chemistry project turned energy spray promises caffeine without the cup — just two sprays on your neck. Does it work? Here’s what the data says.
University Students Launch Charity Campus Coffee Shop
A team of students at Nanhua University opened a charity café called 'CoffeeOL ogy' to share coffee culture and give back to the community.
SCAA Level 1 Roasting Course Opens in Beijing This September
Learn SCAA-certified coffee roasting and brewing fundamentals in Beijing this September with expert instructor Chris Wade. Enroll now.
Starbucks CEO Responds to China Coffee Price Complaints
Starbucks CEO Schultz addressed claims that coffee prices in China are higher than elsewhere, citing operational costs and store investment as key factors.
How Independent Cafés Solved Their Toughest Business Problems
Two industry veterans shared real-world tactics on marketing, sales growth, team efficiency and staffing — insights shared by café owners from Guangdong, Shanghai and Hunan.
Second China Fushan Cup Barista Champs Kick Off in Hainan
24 national champion baristas from 13 countries compete in the 2023 China Fushan Cup International Barista Championship in Hainan, judged to global standards.
Taiwan Coffee Roasting Competition Kicks Off
Taiwan’s 11th annual Coffee Festival features a roasting competition in Gukeng, showcasing local beans and attracting coffee lovers nationwide.
Starbucks Taiwan Plans More Themed Stores & E-Commerce Push
Starbucks Taiwan will add more themed cafes, capsule machines, and expand its online store in 2024 to boost convenience and sales.
How 85°C Coffee Boosted Its Brand with a Short Film
Taiwan’s 85°C Coffee, a top-selling chain outside convenience stores, used a microfilm and store redesign to spotlight its in-house roasted coffee.