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How Cafe VI Design Impacts Your Coffee Shop’s First Impression
Learn why visual identity and consistent design—from cups to music—shape customer perception in the early stages of running a specialty coffee shop.
How Starbucks Won Over Tea-Drinking Asia
Starbucks’ coffee education classes in Shanghai help customers find their ideal brew while immersing them in the brand’s culture—turning tea drinkers into loyal coffee customers.
How to Open a Coffee Shop: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the essential steps to open a successful coffee shop, from location scouting to budget planning and service excellence.
How to Design and Open a Specialty Coffee Shop
Learn how to create a welcoming, unique coffee shop with the right music, lighting, layout, and décor to attract coffee lovers.
Should You Open a Coffee Shop? Realities of Café Ownership
A former barista shares the rewards and challenges of opening your own café, from perfecting coffee quality to handling customer expectations.
How to Plan and Open a Specialty Coffee Shop
A detailed guide to planning, designing, and launching a specialty coffee shop, with steps for staffing, equipment, and menu development.
What Do Specialty Coffee Shops Really Sell?
Successful cafés don’t just sell coffee—they sell culture, community, and connection. Here’s what makes a café truly valuable.
How to Design and Run a Photography-Themed Coffee Shop
Learn how a 35mm photography concept inspired a cozy, story-driven café design, with decor tips and operational insights from a real-world example.
2015 September Specialty Coffee Bean Prices from Coffee Workshop
Find the September 2015 specialty coffee bean price list from Coffee Workshop, including contact details for custom orders and roasting options.
N89 Coffee in Hangzhou: A Lounge with Pool Tables and Parrots
N89 in Hangzhou’s Queen’s Park combines coffee, pool tables, and a lively parrot. Find out what makes this multilevel cafe a local favorite.
Tianjin’s Outer College Cafe: A Hidden Gem Near the University
Outer College Cafe near Tianjin Foreign Studies University serves the Sahara Dew and offers a cozy vibe—perfect for students and coffee lovers nearby.
Hidden Gem: We San Cafe in Jinan’s Bustling City Center
Discover We San Cafe, a quiet urban retreat in Jinan’s downtown, tucked away near Quancheng Square and perfect for a low-key coffee break.
How Independent Specialty Cafés Succeed in China Today
Learn how to personalize your café, choose the right equipment, and master coffee craft to stand out in today’s competitive market.
Why Starbucks Came to China and Where the Market Stands
China’s coffee market is growing fast, but per capita consumption is just 4 cups. Here’s why global brands dominate and local ones lag behind.
How to Make Money Running a Specialty Coffee Shop
Most standalone cafes struggle financially—but themed, O2O, and crowdfunding models offer viable profit paths. Here’s what actually works.
How La Colombe Built a Coffee Brand Through Adventure Marketing
Learn how Philadelphia roaster La Colombe used extreme coffee sourcing expeditions and storytelling to drive $35M+ in sales.
Six Specialty Coffee Shops in Shanghai Worth Visiting
Explore six standout specialty coffee shops in Shanghai known for quality beans, skilled baristas, and unique atmospheres.
How a Coffee Shop Owner Built His Dream from Scratch
A Guangzhou coffee shop founder shares how he went from training staff to opening his own roastery and cafe — and why he still dreams of a Yunnan farm.
How Twin Windmills Became a Beloved Specialty Coffee Spot in Beijing
Discover how a former MBA grad turned a chance encounter into a specialty coffee café with homemade desserts and a bold 15g espresso recipe.
How to Experience Monet’s World in Shanghai’s Themed Coffee Shops
Discover three Shanghai cafes inspired by Impressionist master Monet, where you can enjoy art, nature, and coffee in settings echoing his paintings.