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Starbucks Debuts Film-Themed Store at Guangzhou’s Zhu Ying Starlight City
A new Starbucks concept store in Guangzhou blends coffee culture with cinematic design inside the repurposed Zhujiang Film Studio complex.
Do Foreign Coffee Chains Hurt Local Suppliers?
Foreign coffee chains like Starbucks boost coffee awareness in Wuhan, increasing demand for local suppliers rather than hurting them.
Summer Fruit Coffee: Refreshing & Safe This Season
Taiwanese chain O'KOLAO blends seasonal fruits like lychee and banana with espresso to create refreshing fruit coffees—each cup costs just 99 TWD.
How Starbucks Became a Cultural Giant in China
Starbucks grew from a US coffee bean shop to China’s second-largest market. Discover its secret: cultural adaptation, local food, and community focus.
International Coffee Forum Held in Taichung, Taiwan
Taichung hosted a global coffee forum with SCAA’s David Roche and ex-Counter Culture CEO Peter Giuliano, spotlighting specialty coffee trends and local potential.
New Island Coffee and Others Sign for Suzhou’s VIP Platinum Plaza
New Island Coffee and over a dozen brands, including China Mobile and Panasonic, have officially signed leases at Suzhou’s new urban retail hub, the VIP Platinum Street Central Plaza.
Why Coffee Bean Sales Are Rising in Wuhan Despite Drought in Yunnan
Despite drought reducing Yunnan coffee yields, Wuhan coffee dealers report over 10% growth in bean sales this year, fueled by imports.
How Pacific Coffee Became a Business-Centric Café Brand in Asia
Founded in Hong Kong in 1992, Pacific Coffee grew to over 297 global stores by 2013, focusing on professionals and blending Western coffee with Chinese cultural values.
Hangzhou’s Coffee Boom: 20–30 New Cafés a Year
New cafés in Hangzhou are opening at a rapid pace—20–30 per year—driven by chains and independent shops alike, with new formats and menus.
Maid Café Opens Near High School in Shunde
A new maid café near a high school in Shunde is hiring part-time staff. It’s rooted in anime culture, aims to feel like home, and plans safety measures for workers.
How to Design a Coffee Shop Entrance That Draws People In
Learn where to place your café door, how to make it inviting, and what environmental factors really affect customer entry—backed by practical retail design insights.
Hong Kong Starbucks Draws Water from Public Toilet for Brewing
A Central Hong Kong Starbucks was found using water from a men’s restroom to brew coffee. The practice sparked hygiene concerns and led to an official warning.
Hangzhou’s Coffee Boom: New Chains and Indie Shops Surge
COSTA and Starbucks are rapidly expanding in Hangzhou, while indie cafes are opening at record rates, transforming the city’s coffee scene.
85°C Plans 20 New Stores in Fujian This Year
85°C aims to open 20 new cafes in Fujian, focusing on mature markets like Fuzhou and Xiamen, while slowing expansion to improve service.
Why China Has Just 28 Civet Coffee Shops
Only one pound of kopi luwak is sold yearly in Wuhan. We break down the tiny market, high prices, and future expansion plans.
How 110 Shareholders Launched Hangzhou’s First Many-People Cafe
In 2012, 110 investors pooled funds to open Hangzhou’s first many-people coffee shop, 'Ju Coffee,' on May 26. But can crowd-funded cafes survive?
Starbucks China Partner Recruitment: Coffee Lovers Wanted
Find out who Starbucks looks for in China recruits: no experience needed, but passion for coffee and service is essential.
Former Leading Chain Up Island Closes More Stores in Xiamen
Two more Up Island Coffee outlets in Xiamen will become local chain Adu. The once-dominant brand now has just six stores in the city.
How Pacific Coffee Became China’s Third-Biggest Chain
Launched in 1992, Pacific Coffee grew to 307 stores globally and 164 in mainland China by 2011—outlasting many rivals as a local alternative to Starbucks and Costa.
Coffee Shop Thief Busted Twice in Same Outfit
A man in Taiwan was arrested after stealing phones in coffee shops while wearing the same yellow-green shirt, jeans, and cap. Police linked him through surveillance and membership cards.