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How to Choose the Best Location for Your Coffee Shop
Find out why location is everything for coffee shops, from busy commercial streets to quieter B-grade areas, and how to pick the right spot.
Pompompurin Cafe 3 Opens in Yokohama with Exclusive Menu
Japan’s third Pompompurin Cafe debuts in Yokohama on October 28, serving themed dishes like Pudding Dog buns and macaron puffs alongside plush merch.
Proud Archivist: A Canal-Side London Coffee & Culture Space
Explore how Studio Tilt transformed a small Regent Canal building into a flexible cafe, bar, gallery, and event space with historic coffeehouse inspiration.
Hidden Gem: Black-and-White Themed Coffee Shop in Harbin
Discover a quiet, artsy coffee spot in Harbin’s Aihu Road with a black-and-white interior, ideal for post-meal chats and even hosting oil painting classes.
Foreign Coffee Brands and China’s Growing Market
Learn why foreign coffee brands struggle in China and how market education shapes long-term success in the growing specialty coffee sector.
How Parisian Cafés Make You Lose Track of Time
Discover why Parisians disappear into cafés all summer—where locals read, work, and sip espresso for hours, and why visitors should too.
How to Drink Coffee for Health: Timing, Amount, and Benefits
Learn the best times to drink coffee, how much is safe, and how it can support digestion, energy, and antioxidant intake.
How to Franchise Shangdao Coffee: Costs & Requirements
Find out the exact costs, site requirements, and fees to franchise Shangdao Coffee, including investment totals and key conditions for approval.
How Starbucks Became the Most Successful Coffee Chain
Starbucks grew into the world’s largest coffee chain without ads—here’s how its third-place concept and strategic moves drove global dominance.
Why Mirabous Café in Spain Is a Must-Visit Coffee Spot
Discover why Mirabous Café in Combarro, Spain, offers one of Europe’s most immersive coastal coffee experiences, with design elements inspired by the sea.
China’s Coffee Imports and Exports in 2011: Key Numbers
In 2011, China imported 43,000 tonnes of coffee and exported 37,900 tonnes. Imports rose 41.9%, exports 15.2%. See prices, sources and markets.
Starbucks vs Costa: How They Battle in China’s Coffee Chain Market
Starbucks and Costa battle for dominance in China’s untapped coffee market, using different strategies from store locations to roast profiles.
Shanghai’s Evolving Coffee Culture: Diverse and Creative
Explore how Shanghai's coffee scene grew from literary cafes to over 12,000 shops, blending global trends with local creativity.
How Coffee Shops Are Booming Across China
Over 12,000 coffee-selling venues operate in Shanghai alone, with nearly 100,000 staff. Coffee shops now rival tea culture in social and economic impact.
Analysis of Top 20 Chain Coffee Brands' Competitive Strategies
Explore how major coffee chains like Starbucks, Costa, and indie brands compete through location, model, and market focus in China’s tiered cities.
Swarovski Crystal Café in Tokyo’s Ginza District
Hidden inside Tokyo’s Swarovski flagship store in Ginza is a stunning crystal-themed café offering a luxurious coffee break.
Coffee Workshop Hiring Digital Editor in Guangzhou
Coffee Workshop, a Guangzhou-based specialty coffee brand, is hiring a digital editor. Open to diploma holders and interns. Apply via WeChat.
Explore Shanghai’s Hidden Gem: La Petite Fontaine Café
Discover the charming European-style courtyard café in Shanghai, known for its antique decor and floral gardens, and a filming location for a popular TV drama.
Hidden Gem: Mo Coffee in Ningbo’s Parking Lot Street
Discover Mo Coffee, a tucked-away café in Ningbo with greenery, a resident cat, and a relaxing vibe near Jiangdong Kelly Hotel.
What’s Wrong with Starbucks and How Can It Improve?
Starbucks faces issues like oversized portions, high rent, and poor employee motivation. Here’s what’s wrong and how it might fix it.