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How Pu'er, China, Is Becoming the Coffee Capital
Pu'er produces over 58% of China’s coffee, with premium beans grown at 1,200m+ altitude and scored higher than Colombia’s best by US experts.
How Tea Farmers in Pu'er Became Coffee Growers
Once famous for tea, Pu'er in Yunnan is now China’s top coffee region—here’s why farmers switched crops and what Starbucks and others have to do with it.
China’s Coffee Consumption Growth: 2014 Data & Trends
In 2012, China consumed 130,000 tonnes of coffee, with a retail value of ¥70 billion. Annual growth hit 15%, far outpacing global rates.
Indonesian Coffee Imports to China Grow 20% Annually
China imports 20% more Indonesian coffee yearly, with key brands like Kopiko surging and Mandheling gaining popularity.
Why China’s Garage Cafe Isn’t Going Public — Yet
In 2012, top Chinese officials visited startup hub Garage Cafe, sparking IPO rumors. Founder Su Di clarified the cafe isn’t planning to go public.
Pu'er Coffee Outscores Jamaica Blue Mountain in Blind Tests
From 2005–2007 U.S. evaluations, Pu'er coffee scored 88.75 vs. Blue Mountain’s 85.89 — yet remains little known outside China.
How China’s Garage Cafe Became a Startup Hub
A simple Beijing coffee shop offers free desks and investor access—here’s why regulators and VCs now take it seriously.
How 'Slimming Coffee' Sold in Pharmacies Misleads Consumers
A 'slimming coffee' sold in a Chinese pharmacy caused side effects and made false weight-loss claims. It’s just a regular food product, not a certified health supplement.
How Nestlé Is Expanding Its China Coffee Push
Nestlé plans to invest billions annually in China, doubling its Yunnan coffee purchases and building a third factory to grow its coffee business in the world’s second-largest economy.
How Coffee Is Reshaping Chinese Social Culture
From 12,000+ cafes in Shanghai to shifting social habits, coffee is transforming urban China’s lifestyle and business culture.
Taiwan's Let's Coffee Prints Photos on Latte Foam
A Taiwanese vending machine prints your selfie or text onto the milk foam of a latte using edible brown powder, available at FamilyMart.
How Puer Weather Service Supports Specialty Coffee Farming
Learn how Puer’s meteorological bureau aids local coffee growers amid drought, with 7,000 technical handbooks and 500+ farm visits.
Shanghai Coffee Shops Lead in Restaurant Profit Margins
Coffee shops in Shanghai boast a 16.37% profit margin—50% higher than the dining industry average, according to a new food industry report.
Why Are People Worried About Additives in Energy Drinks?
Functional drinks like Red Bull rely on caffeine, taurine, and vitamins for energy. But high doses may cause dependency or side effects.
How Cross-Strait Farming Ties Gave Rise to Fujian’s Coffee Industry
A Taiwanese grower introduced arabica to Fujian in 2006; now the region’s first coffee demonstration zone is taking shape near the Taiwan Strait.
Nescafé Gold Coffee: Premium Instant Choice in China
Learn why Nescafé Gold, made in Japan from elite global beans, has seen double-digit growth in China’s premium coffee market.
Yunnan’s Coffee Boom: Planting Doubles Since 2009
Yunnan’s coffee cultivation has surged to 28,000 hectares—double 2009 levels—and is set to grow 50% more by 2015, driven by profitability and global demand.
How a 30-Year-Old Coffee Shop Stall Makes Legendary Hainanese Chicken Rice
A veteran Singapore hawker shares his exact technique for tender chicken, flavorful rice, and housemade chili—plus the secret to keeping customers lining up for decades.
Dubai’s Chillout Cafe: An Ice Café for Summer Cooling
Chillout Cafe in Dubai is kept at -6°C, built entirely from ice blocks—including furniture and cutlery—for a unique cool escape.
Why Do Koreans Drink So Much Coffee?
Over 21% of Korean office workers drink at least four cups of coffee daily. Here’s why they rely on it—and how much caffeine is safe.