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Climate Change Pushes Yunnan Coffee Production Up as Tea Farmers Switch
As global warming hurts coffee regions worldwide, Yunnan’s coffee output rises—some tea farmers in Pu’er have even switched crops.
How an Australian Baker Turned Her Guangzhou Coffee Shop Into a Community Hub
Australian expat Helene opened Boomerang, a Guangzhou café focused on Australian baked goods, not coffee. Here’s how her home cooking became a local favorite.
Why Children Should Avoid Caffeinated Energy Drinks
Health experts warn that energy drinks with caffeine and additives can harm children’s health. Pediatricians recommend water instead.
How Coffee Polyphenols Help Delay Skin Aging
Coffee polyphenols in raw beans offer strong antioxidant benefits that may help slow skin aging, especially for those working closely with green coffee.
Why Some Specialty Cafés Feel More Commercial Than Cozy
Many cafés and tea houses in Wenzhou have lost their refined atmosphere due to loud behavior, smoking, and card games in private rooms.
Shenzhen Girl’s Deep Love for Coffee and Its Odd Uses
A self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast shares how her obsession shapes her household — including turning instant coffee into kid-friendly drinks.
How London Cyclists Built a Pedal-Powered Coffee Cart
Two UK design students built a bike-powered coffee cart grinding double espressos with just five pedal strokes and experimenting with coffee-ground fuel.
How China’s Industrial Design Fuels Coffee Machine Innovation
A Ministry of Industry and Information Technology visit reveals how industrial design partnerships in China are driving capsule coffee machines, breakfast appliances, and new business models.
Linhai Park: A New Coffee Spot in a Pine Forest
A new 167,000-square-meter park in Weihai includes a forest leisure area with a coffee house, set to open part of its first phase by May Day.
Nestlé Opens New Coffee Factory in Qingdao, China
Nestlé has built an 880-million-yuan coffee plant in Qingdao, producing 120,000 tons annually with full automation and future expansion capacity.
Austrian Delegation Visits Pu'er's Coffee Industry
An Austrian city delegation toured Pu'er’s coffee farms and facilities Feb 7–9 to explore high-quality production and potential trade ties.
Angola's Coffee Industry Makes a Comeback
Once the world’s fourth-largest coffee producer, Angola is rebuilding its coffee sector after decades of civil war. Here’s how production is rebounding.
How a Returned Indonesian Chinese Witnessed Hainan’s Coffee Town Transform
A 73-year-old returned overseas Chinese recalls how Hainan’s Xinglong evolved from a remote village to a thriving coffee tourism hub with over 100 cafes.
Pu'er Coffee Scores 81.5, Rivals Jamaican Blue Mountain
A Yunnan-grown coffee from Pu'er scored 81.5 in a professional cupping, beating many global rivals including Jamaican Blue Mountain’s usual 79–80.
How Coffee Joulies Keep Your Cup at the Perfect Temperature
Coffee Joulies are metal beans that cool hot coffee to 60°C three times faster, then keep it there twice as long. Here’s how they work.
Why Only 20% of Changsha Café Patrons Actually Drink Coffee
In Changsha’s cafés, just one in five visitors orders coffee. Most come for Chinese food or tea. See why coffee takes a backseat in local cafés.
Valentine’s Day Coffee Needs the Right Sweetener
How are Chinese retailers marketing Valentine’s Day with coffee-themed promotions, from social media to in-store gifts? Here’s what actually happened in 2012.
Why Are Milk-Based Coffees Getting More Expensive?
Starbucks and local cafes raised prices, especially for milk-based drinks. Here’s why milk coffee costs more and how much prices increased.
Smart Coffee Machine Serves Free Coffee When You Yawn
A smart coffee machine at O.R. Tambo Airport gives free coffee to tired travelers who yawn in front of its facial recognition camera.
How Specialty Coffee Shops Became Social Hubs
From 17th-century Venice to modern-day Fuzhou, learn how coffee shops evolved from elite salons to public spaces for conversation, community, and quality coffee.