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How Nestlé’s Coffee Farming Model Transformed Rural China
Nestlé introduced high-quality arabica coffee to Yunnan in 1988, helping farmers like Hua Hongyuan build tiled homes and earn $10k/year from 4.6 hectares.
How to Create Stunning Cosmic Latte Art
Learn how to make eye-catching cosmic coffee latte art using stable espresso and the right milk texture for striking results.
Sammylin’s Woman Flower Latte Art in New York
Explore detailed latte art by NYC-based Chinese barista Sammylin, featuring intricate 'Woman Flower' designs and expert techniques.
What Is Fairtrade Coffee and How Does It Work?
Fairtrade coffee guarantees minimum prices for farmers, but does it really help? We break down the system, its limits, and better alternatives.
How to Train Your Coffee Taste Buds With Calibration Solutions
Learn to identify coffee flavors better using calibrated taste solutions. This guide details the exact formulas and steps for training your palate with 11 basic and mixed taste profiles.
How China’s Coffee Bean Market Evolved and What Holds It Back
From Taiwan chain expansion to roastshop challenges, we break down the growth, flaws, and barriers in China’s domestic coffee bean market.
How to Identify Real Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee in China
Real Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee has never been officially imported to China in bulk. Here’s how to spot fake ‘Blue Mountain’ coffee.
How Starbucks Built Its Empire Starting with Coffee Beans
Explore how Howard Schultz transformed Starbucks from a small coffee bean roaster into a global coffeehouse giant, prioritizing employees over shareholders.
Why HerCoffee Failed After One Year of Crowdfunding
A high-profile Beijing crowdfunding coffee shop closed due to high rent, poor management, and weak profits. Here’s what went wrong.
Taiwan Government Hosts Coffee Forum to Engage Youth
After the 2014 Sunflower Movement, Taiwan’s government held a World Cafe forum with 50 youths to discuss trade and economic policy.
Herbal Coffee Trial Boosts Farmer Incomes in Sichuan
Farmers in Sichuan’s Qifeng Town planted 500 acres of herbal coffee in 2024, aiming for 250kg per mu yield and stable 10 RMB/kg orders.
The Rise and Challenges of Yunnan Arabica Coffee
Learn how Yunnan Arabica evolved from low-quality beans to sought-after specialty coffee, and what makes it unique today.
Brazil Approves Cyantraniliprole for Coffee Beetle Control
Brazil has registered cyantraniliprole to fight coffee beetles after banning endosulfan. The pesticide is already approved in the US, EU, Canada, and Japan.
Yunxian County Builds 85,000 Acres of Coffee Farms
Over four years, Yunxian County in Yunnan developed 85,650 acres of coffee farms, with 5,227 acres producing 502.7 tons in 2013.
Rain Could Slow Brazil Coffee Harvest This Week
Heavy rain expected in Brazil’s key coffee regions may delay harvest and reduce bean quality for the remaining 30% still on trees.
Ivory Coast Coffee & Cocoa Output Rises to 1.67 Million Tons
Ivory Coast expects to produce 1.67 million tons of coffee and cocoa in 2024, up 120,000 tons from last year, thanks to favorable weather conditions.
How Coffee Drinking Affects Diabetes Risk
Drinking more coffee may lower your risk of developing diabetes by up to 30%, with decaf offering similar benefits. Here’s what research shows.
Vietnam’s Coffee Exporters: Debt, Defaults, and Market Turmoil
Vietnamese coffee exporters face $28M in loans, oversupply, and crashing prices. Here’s how the 2011–2014 crisis unfolded.
Yunnan to Build China’s Largest Coffee Trading Hub
China’s biggest coffee trading center will launch in Pu’er, aiming to become a key Asia hub within 3–5 years, stabilizing prices and boosting local industry control.
Why China’s Coffee Machine Market Is Still Small
Coffee machines are gaining awareness in China, but cultural habits, price, and market structure limit mass adoption.