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Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Brew Coffee with a Moka Pot
Learn the correct way to use a moka pot—grind size, water level, heat control, and more—for rich Italian-style espresso-like coffee at home.
How to Use a Moka Pot for Strong Italian-Style Coffee
Learn how to brew strong, espresso-like coffee with a moka pot using 8–9g finely ground coffee, 70ml water, and proper heating technique.
How to Make Coffee Yogurt at Home
A 4-serving coffee yogurt recipe using yogurt, cocoa, instant coffee, orange juice, egg yolk, and sugar. Includes topping tips with whipped cream.
26 Tips for Brewing Freshly Ground Coffee with a Moka Pot
Learn the 26 essential steps for brewing great coffee with a Moka pot, from water quality to grind size and proper handling.
The Best Time to Drink Coffee for Maximum Alertness
Research suggests the optimal time to drink coffee is between 9:30 and 11:30 AM, when cortisol levels dip and caffeine boosts alertness most effectively.
Nestlé Opens Its Largest Coffee Factory in China
Nestlé has unveiled its new 125,000-tonne-capacity coffee plant in Qingdao, Shandong — the company’s biggest in China and a key investment in the region.
How Qingdao Beer Festival Added Quiet Coffee and Music Zones
Qingdao’s beer festival now includes peaceful spots like a beer garden, coffee lounge, and lawn bar with live music—here’s what to expect.
Why Older Adults Should Drink More Coffee
Drinking four or more cups of coffee daily may lower heart disease death risk by 53% in seniors with normal blood pressure.
Major Coffee Chains Expand Store Count Rapidly
Starbucks, McDonald’s McCafé, and Pacific Coffee are accelerating expansion in China and Asia-Pacific. Here's the latest store growth data.
How Coffee Grounds Can Be Turned Into Biodiesel
Used coffee grounds contain 11–20% bio-oil. Researchers estimate over 340 million gallons of biodiesel could be produced annually from global coffee waste.
How Much Coffee Is Safe to Drink Daily?
Learn the safe daily coffee intake, risks of acrylamide, and expert advice on avoiding caffeine-related health issues.
How Tea and Coffee Reflect Eastern and Western Cultures
Tea embodies China’s reserved wisdom; coffee drives the West’s bold ambition. This article explores how these drinks shape national identities.
Black Coffee May Help Protect Liver Function
Drinking more than one cup of freshly brewed coffee daily may improve liver enzyme levels in chronic hepatitis C patients, a 2013 study found.
The Future of Capsule Coffee Machines: Promising Yet Uncertain
Capsule coffee machines sit between fresh and instant coffee. They're popular but face challenges. Learn how they evolved and their market outlook.
How Yunnan Coffee Farmers Are Coping With Falling Prices
As global futures hit $14.3/kg, Yunnan growers face losses but stay planted—learn how the industry fights back through resilience, branding, and support.
Why Starbucks Coffee Costs More in China Than Abroad
A medium latte costs 27 RMB in China, nearly 12x more relative to income than in the US, and is pricier than in the UK and India.
Yunnan Coffee Industry Faces Low Prices Amid Global Slump
Yunnan coffee growers face prices below cost as global futures hover at 110–115 US cents, pushing farmgate offers under 15 yuan/kg.
Best Time to Drink Coffee for Alertness? Afternoon, Experts Say
Russian health experts recommend drinking coffee at 2 PM for optimal alertness. That’s when caffeine best combats midday fatigue without disrupting sleep.
Yunnan Launches Specialty Coffee Institute
Yunnan’s new Specialty Coffee Institute aims to boost research, set quality standards, and promote premium coffee development in the region.
Lincang Coffee Industry Growth Plan Unveiled in 2014 Meeting
Yunnan’s Lincang held a key 2014 meeting to set coffee growth targets, reviewing 2013’s 54,470-acre expansion and 6,500-ton yield.