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Hidden Gem: Baichun Coffee in Shanghai’s Former French Concession
Discover Baichun Coffee in Shanghai’s quiet Ruijin Second Road—cozy, vintage, and serving well-reviewed coffee and cake in a relaxed literary setting.
Lao Mai Coffee: A Cozy Shanghai Spot to Really Live
Seeking calm in Shanghai? Lao Mai Coffee offers a laid-back, boutique atmosphere where you can slow down and recharge.
Stylish Coffee Machine Photography: A Visual Guide
Explore high-quality, fashionable images of coffee machines designed to inspire your next brew setup or social media post.
Naxiaomiao Cafe: A Cozy Retro Spot in Guangzhou with Cats
Just a 10-minute walk from Er’gong Station, Naxiaomiao Cafe is a four-floor retro hideaway with cats, ideal for photo backdrops and coffee breaks.
Hidden Gem: Fuzhou’s Harbor Refuge Specialty Coffee Spot
Tucked in Anxi, Quanzhou, the Harbor Refuge Cafe offers a quiet escape with coffee made for reflection. Discover why this local spot feels like home.
Hidden Gem: Huayu Coffee in a Greenhouse in Qingdao
Discover Huayu Coffee, a tranquil greenhouse café in Qingdao where all drinks and cakes are handmade by owner Xiao Ran.
Hangzhou’s Hidden Gem: Fanren Café After 15 Years
Discover Fanren Café, a low-key yet vibrant coffee spot in Hangzhou’s Wushan area, blending café and bar ambiance since 2009.
NextCafe in Guangzhou: Hidden Gem for Handmade Cakes & Coffee
NextCafe in Guangzhou’s Liuyun neighborhood is a low-key spot known for its affordable afternoon tea combos and handmade cakes, drawing a diverse local crowd.
2015 July First Week Specialty Coffee Bean Prices
Find the latest specialty coffee bean prices from Coffee Workshop for the first week of July 2015. Contact for custom roast profiles.
5 Specialty Coffee Shops in Tokyo Recommended by Experts
Discover Tokyo’s best specialty coffee spots, from soulful book cafés to intimate American-style bars, as picked by local experts.
June 2015 Specialty Coffee Bean Pricing Update
Find the specialty coffee bean prices from Guangzhou’s FrontStreet Coffee for the 4th week of June 2015. Contact for custom roasts.
On the Road Coffee Shop in Leshan, Sichuan
Discover On the Road, a thoughtfully curated coffee spot in Leshan, Sichuan, where atmosphere matters more than commerce. A place for those who seek meaning over mainstream.
6 Themed Coffee Shops to Visit in Beijing
Looking for unique coffee spots in Beijing? Discover 6 themed cafés, from Japanese minimalism to cat cafes, each with its own charm.
How to Hire and Retain Great Cafe Staff
Learn why reactive hiring fails and how clear roles, timely feedback, and fair contracts help cafes build a reliable team.
Hidden Gem: Mr.Show Cafe in Beijing’s Coffee Scene
Discover Mr.Show Cafe, a low-key Beijing spot where one person roasts, brews, and shares expert-level specialty coffee with the community.
A Maximalist Retro Coffee Shop in China
This two-story Chinese café combines a bookstore, vintage decor, and cafe service — with old books, Buddha statues, and mismatched furniture.
Hidden Specialty Coffee Spot in Beijing: Manmiao Sunshine Life House
A low-key Beijing specialty café serving hand-brewed, siphon, and espresso coffee using self-roasted beans with Japanese-style profiles. Located near Zizhuyuan Road.
9 Quirky Beijing Cafés Loved by Hipsters
Explore nine Beijing cafés popular among pseudo-literati, from cat havens to rooftop escapes, each with its own charm and caffeine fix.
Kafe Nordic: Seoul’s Cozy Hidden Coffee Spot
Kafe Nordic is a Nordic-style café tucked under a red house in Seoul’s quiet residential area, known for its distinctive yellow façade.
Shanghai’s ‘Forever’ Bike Café Blends Nostalgia and Sustainability
A Shanghai coffee shop built from bicycle parts doubles as a themed café and bike brand showroom, offering discounts to cyclists.