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How Coffee Spread From Ethiopia to the World
Discover how coffee evolved from a mysterious plant in Ethiopia to a global staple, starting with curious goats and monks.
What No One Tells You About Owning a Specialty Coffee Shop
Most coffee shop owners aren’t baristas — they face real business challenges. Here’s who really runs cafés and why it matters.
FrontStreet Coffee Hiring Online Editor for Specialty Coffee Site
FrontStreet Coffee seeks a detail-oriented online editor for China Coffee Network. Covering content updates, social media, and customer service in Guangzhou.
How to Succeed in the RTD Coffee Market
To thrive in RTD coffee, target small cities, focus on key channels, allocate resources wisely, and aim for localized breakthroughs.
How to Use Internet Thinking to Run a Successful Coffee Shop
Learn how internet-native strategies like community-building and low-cost offerings can help your coffee shop thrive outside big cities.
A Café Above the Clouds in Hokkaido
Visit the Cloud Sea Viewing Café in Hokkaido for coffee with a view—situated 1,088m above sea level with sweeping mountain and cloud vistas.
How to Analyze the Future of China’s Coffee Industry
Explore key trends shaping China’s coffee sector, from production shifts to consumer demand and evolving shop formats.
How to Design a Coffee Shop Staff Pay System
Learn the 6 essential steps to build a fair and competitive pay system for your coffee shop staff, from job analysis to salary implementation.
How to Evaluate a Coffee Shop Franchise Opportunity
Learn the essential steps to assess a coffee shop franchise, from reviewing the franchise disclosure to understanding location evaluation.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Small Coffee Shop?
Opening a small coffee shop takes careful planning. Here’s a realistic breakdown of costs, location choices, and what really determines success.
How to Open a Profitable Café Customers Actually Love
Learn where to set up, how to design your café, what customers want, and how to run a profitable coffee shop that appeals to young professionals.
How to Open a Specialty Coffee Shop: A Complete Guide
Learn step-by-step how to open a coffee shop—from concept to launch—with insider tips on location, menu design, budgeting, and operations.
6 Essential Lessons for Opening a Successful Coffee Shop
Learn the six key factors that determine whether your coffee shop succeeds, from location and budgeting to coffee quality and customer retention.
4 Key Elements of Running a Successful Specialty Coffee Shop
Learn the essential factors—location, coffee quality, service, and market insight—that make a specialty coffee shop thrive, with data-backed insights.
Essential Pre-Opening and On-Shift Coffee Shop Workflow Steps
Learn the exact staff routine for prepping your coffee shop before opening, from dress code to equipment checks, in under 15 minutes.
How to Run a Successful Specialty Coffee Shop: Key Principles
Learn the 3 essential elements — location, coffee quality, and service — that make a coffee shop thrive, backed by industry insight.
How to Evaluate a Coffee Shop Franchise Brand
Learn what to look for when choosing a coffee franchise, including key investment levels, brand credibility, and how to avoid low-cost scams.
Hangzhou’s Shuyu Coffee: A Riverside Literary Café
Find out where to enjoy specialty coffee with canal views and shelves of books in Hangzhou’s historic Qiaoxi neighborhood.
Nikola’s Mushroom Café: A Cozy Hidden Gem in Zhuhai
Discover Nikola’s Mushroom Café in Zhuhai, a small, film-themed coffee shop with quiet charm perfect for a peaceful coffee break.
Quiet and Refreshing: A Guide to 3CM Coffee in Dongguan
Discover 3CM Coffee in Dongguan, a serene spot known for its heartfelt approach to specialty coffee and visually appealing drinks. Located on Tea Garden 2nd Road.