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Lincang Becomes China’s Second-Largest Coffee Region
By 2013, Lincang in Yunnan had grown to 55,420 hectares of coffee, becoming China’s second-biggest coffee-growing region after decades of expansion.
Drinking Coffee: Blends or Single-Origin Beans?
Specialty coffee lovers increasingly choose single-origin beans over flavored drinks or theme cafe lattes. Here’s why taste matters more than presentation.
Guangya High Students Run Campus Coffee Shop
Student-run Yā·CAFÉ at Guangya High serves coffee and English conversation, with prices adjusted for accessibility and weekly themed salons.
How Fuzhou Stores Mix Fashion With Coffee Lounge Vibes
Faced with online price wars, Fuzhou fashion retailers transform stores into lounge-like spaces with coffee bars, iPads, and QR code shopping tools to boost in-store engagement.
How One Man Built 17 Independent Coffee Shops in Wuhan
Wang Sen opened 17 small, self-funded coffee shops in Wuhan under his 'Cenci Coffee' brand, staying profitable with strict cost controls.
Coffee, Early Intimacy Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Women
Women who begin sexual activity before age 20 or drink coffee long-term face double the cervical cancer risk. Learn the key lifestyle and health factors.
Why Lincang Coffee Should Go Premium Like Colombia
Colombia’s former president advised Lincang to focus on specialty coffee. Here’s why the Chinese region should follow Colombia’s high-quality model.
Papua New Guinea Aims to Revive Coffee Industry
PNG’s coffee output fell 75% amid aging trees and poor infrastructure. Here’s the government’s multi-million kina recovery plan.
Kenya Seeks New Buyers to Break Coffee Monopoly
Kenya’s high-quality coffee is controlled by six Western firms. Now counties are inviting Chinese, Korean, UAE and Japanese traders directly to the farm gate.
Coffee Futures Surge Over 50% This Year
Coffee futures have risen more than 50% in 2024, driven by Brazil’s worst drought in 60 years. Here’s why your morning cup just got more expensive.
Why Capsule Coffee Is Gaining Popularity
Capsule coffee is trending among coffee lovers for its convenience and freshness, with a shelf life of up to a year thanks to nitrogen-sealed aluminum packs.
Why Korean-Owned Cafés Thrive in China
Korean-run cafés like Café Bene and Ediya succeed by blending design, food, and culture—not just coffee. Here’s how they dominate urban China.
Lishen Coffee Opens New 80-Million-Yuan Factory in Hainan
Lishen Coffee’s new 65-acre factory in Haikou, Hainan, has begun production with four brewing lines, aiming for an annual output of 800 million yuan.
How Coffee Became Part of Tibetan Daily Life
Coffee culture is growing fast in Tibet, with Tibetan consumers now spending over $100 on coffee yearly and favoring sweet, milky drinks like mochas and lattes.
Peru Renews 15,000 Hectares of Coffee Trees—But Faces Long Road Ahead
Over 15,000 hectares of aging and rust-affected coffee farms in Peru have been replanted, but just 5% of the 290,000 hectares needing renewal have been tackled.
The Legal Starbucks Parody Café That Went Viral
A Los Angeles coffee shop called 'Dumb Starbucks' mimics Starbucks so closely it became an instant hit — legally. Here’s how it worked.
Death Wish Coffee: World’s Strongest Caffeinated Brew
Death Wish Coffee claims to be the world’s most caffeinated coffee, with four times the caffeine of regular brews. But is it safe—or even effective?
Eight Coffee Cities Better Than Starbucks
Explore eight global cities celebrated for their exceptional coffee scenes, each offering unique brewing traditions and standout cafés.
How Costa Rica Built Its Specialty Coffee Reputation
Costa Rica’s high-altitude farms and COE wins helped it earn global prestige in specialty coffee. Here’s how the country turned 'golden seeds' into world-class beans.
What Is Yirgacheffe Coffee and Why Is It So Famous?
Learn what makes Yirgacheffe coffee famous — its altitude, origins, and unique citrus-floral profile that put Ethiopian coffee on the map.