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Yunnan Likely to Get Just One Coffee Trading Hub
Regulatory crackdowns may limit Yunnan to a single coffee trading center, with policy risks mounting amid national exchange closures.
How Green Mountain Coffee Grew 36x in Five Years
A single-serve coffee system and K-Cup ecosystem helped Green Mountain grow from a $3M company to a $195B giant in under a decade.
Raw Sugar Futures Hit 5-Month Low, Arabica Coffee Falls
ICE raw sugar futures sank to a five-and-a-half-month low Tuesday after Monday’s surge, while Arabica coffee futures ended lower amid uncertainty over Brazilian drought impact.
Foreign Firms to Control Half of Vietnam’s Coffee Exports by 2015
Foreign-owned companies are projected to make up 50% of Vietnam’s coffee export market by 2015, with four instant coffee plants producing 64% of the nation’s supply.
CAFFE PASCUCCI Launches in China with Italian Coffee Focus
The 130-year-old Italian coffee brand CAFFE PASCUCCI opens in Beijing, bringing heritage espresso and artisan traditions to China’s specialty coffee scene.
Two Rival Coffee Exchanges Open in Yunnan Within a Week
Within a week, two competing coffee trading centers were announced in Yunnan, sparking debate over who should build and where it should be located.
How a Coffee Shop Became a Startup Incubator
A new coffee shop in China blends entrepreneurship and brewing—offering angel investment and mentorship alongside espresso. Here’s how it works.
North Korea’s Coffee Consumption Beats China’s
Between 2000–2012, North Korea imported 1.9 million 60kg bags of coffee annually—equating to 50g per person. China trailed far behind.
Colombian Coffee Production Sees Strong Recovery
Colombia’s coffee output rose 13% to 6.8 million bags in 7 months, driven by high-yield varieties and better growing conditions.
The Story Behind Ding Yi’s Signature Grid Paintings
Explore how artist Ding Yi created his iconic 'ten squares' grid paintings, why he stuck with them for decades, and how they became high-value art.
Taiwan Has One of the Highest Cafe Densities in the World
Taipei boasts over 1,000 coffee shops, including 200–300 independent cafes, making it one of the world’s most densely packed café cities.
Why Italians Stand While Drinking Espresso
Italians traditionally drink espresso standing at the bar for speed and efficiency. Here’s why it’s both a cultural norm and a practical choice.
How a Chinese-Japanese Scholar Launched Japan’s First Coffeehouse
In 1888, Zheng Yongqing opened Japan’s first coffeehouse, 'Kahi Chakan,' blending Western coffee with Eastern literary culture in Tokyo.
How Parisian Cafés Shaped French Literature
Discover how Paris cafés like Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore became creative hubs for writers like Sartre and Camus, and still inspire authors today.
What Makes Colombian Geisha Coffee Unique?
Learn how Colombian-grown Geisha coffee compares to Panamanian examples, with sensory data from blind cuppings and professional roasting trials.
Lu Xun and Gongfei Café: A Literary Hangout
Though he never drank coffee, Lu Xun made Gongfei Café famous by visiting often. Learn why this Shanghai spot became a hub for left-wing writers.
Vienna’s Coffee Culture: A 300-Year Tradition
Discover how Vienna’s coffee scene began in the 17th century, evolved with signature drinks like Melange, and became a hub for writers and artists.
How Coffee Took Root in Japanese Culture
From its arrival in Nagasaki in the 1600s to post-war revival, here’s how coffee became part of Japan’s social and cultural fabric.
How France Built Its Legendary Coffee Culture
From Parisian revolution-era cafes to modern street terraces, here’s how France turned coffee into a national lifestyle with deep cultural roots.
The Essential Guide to Coffee Drinking Etiquette
Learn how to hold your coffee cup, add sugar properly, stir correctly, and avoid common faux pas with these classic coffee etiquette tips.