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How a Luoyang Café Trades Books for Free Coffee
A Luoyang coffee shop lets customers swap any book (except textbooks) for a free coffee and a relaxed day indoors.
Fake Starbucks Opens as Dumb Starbucks in Los Angeles
A Canadian comedian opened a near-identical copy of Starbucks called Dumb Starbucks in LA in 2014, sparking viral fame before a health closure.
6 Unexpected Locations Where You’ll Find a Starbucks
Starbucks isn’t just in malls—check out six of the brand’s strangest global locations, from cruise ships to a former bank vault.
How Artists Are Painting on Coffee Filter Paper
Coffee filter paper has become a creative canvas—discover how artists and baristas are painting and drawing directly on filters for unique brews.
Ninja-Themed Ramen Shop Opens in Tokyo’s Akihabara
A new themed ramen spot in Tokyo’s Akihabara district serves up bowls with a ninja twist—staff in full costume bring the secretive warrior vibe to the bowl.
Non-Cat-and-Dog Animal Cafés in Japan You Can Visit
Explore five unique Japanese animal cafés featuring goats, rabbits, birds of prey, goldfish, and reptiles for a different kind of café experience.
World’s First Starbucks on a Train Begins Service in Switzerland
A two-story coffee car operated by Starbucks and Swiss Federal Railways launched Nov. 21 on the Geneva–St. Gallen route, serving coffee aboard trains.
How Dolcezza and Stumptown Coffee Roasters Partnered Up
Discover how artisanal ice cream maker Dolcezza teamed up with specialty coffee roaster Stumptown Coffee Roasters in a cross-industry collaboration.
China Coffee Website and App Promotion Fees Explained
Learn the exact pricing for promoting your coffee business on China Coffee Network’s WeChat account and iOS apps, including discounts for bulk campaigns.
Starbucks to Open Highest-Elevation Shop in Japan
Starbucks is opening its highest-altitude store at 2,307m on Mount Yari in Nagano, Japan, near a ski area attracting 120,000 visitors yearly.
How Passion Powers a Specialty Coffee Roastery Business
Learn how Taiwan-born roasters built a trusted coffee brand through expertise, custom roasting, and hands-on education in China.
12 Paris-Inspired Cafés to Visit in Taipei
Explore 12 French-style cafés in Taipei that bring Parisian café culture to life—from vintage interiors to classic coffee and patisserie-inspired treats.
Micro Factory Coffee Shop: A Taishan Coffee Spot with Vintage Charm
Discover Micro Factory Coffee in Taishan, a retro-industrial café housed in a renovated 1980s building blending old objects and steel design.
How Starbucks Became a Tech-Forward Coffee Brand
Starbucks transformed into a tech-savvy retailer through mobile payments, digital networks, and social media—here’s how it happened.
The Bare Minimum: Don’t Serve Bad Coffee in Your Cafe
Many cafes in Shenzhen serve amateurish coffee—some worse than homemade—despite stylish spaces. Here’s why basic quality still matters.
How a 24-Year-Old Built Two Specialty Coffee Shops in China
Linzhibai Xue opened her first coffee shop at 22 while studying in Guiyang, then expanded to a second location. Here’s how she did it.
How 200 Startup Teams Built Their Dreams in a Beijing Coffee Shop
At Garage Cafe in Beijing’s Zhongguancun, over 200 startup teams—including four earning over $1 million annually—launched with just $2,000/month rent.
10 Historic Coffeehouses Around the World Worth Visiting
Discover the oldest and most iconic coffeehouses still open today, from Cairo to Vienna, where writers, revolutionaries, and artists once gathered.
Dubai’s Ice Lounge Café: Desert Chill With Coffee
Discover Dubai’s all-ice café near the world’s largest indoor ski slope, where everything—from furniture to cutlery—is carved from ice, and entry costs just $16.
Hammock Cafés in Japan Offer a Unique Coffee Chill
Japan now has at least four hammock cafés where customers sip coffee and lounge in suspended comfort instead of traditional seating.