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2015 May Week 3 Specialty Coffee Bean Price List
Find the latest 2015 May Week 3 specialty coffee bean pricing here. Contact the roaster directly for custom roast levels and bean varieties.
Five Startup Mistakes to Avoid When Opening a Coffee Shop
Avoid these five common pitfalls when launching a coffee shop to ensure long-term success and maintain quality, customer trust, and a strong brand identity.
Xiamen’s Saves As Cafe: A Roastery & Dessert Spot
Nestled among four universities in Xiamen, Saves As Cafe is a self-roasting coffee shop with handmade desserts run by a husband-and-wife team.
Ningbo’s Watermelon Manor: A Cozy Café with Specialty Coffee & Plants
Discover Watermelon Manor Café in Ningbo—a plant-filled haven serving rich coffee and tea, perfect for photos and a relaxed coffee break.
The Cup Size Secret in Chain Coffee Shops
Learn why smaller cup sizes exist in coffee chains and how coffee strength varies by cup size. Discover the hidden options for stronger coffee.
How Starbucks Succeeded Beyond Just Coffee
Starbucks built more than a coffee chain in China—it cultivated a cultural phenomenon with third spaces, community values, and employee care.
How Baristas Build Rapport with Customers at the Coffee Bar
Learn how Italian-style coffee bar baristas engage customers through conversation, discover preferences, and create a welcoming atmosphere at the counter.
How to Choose the Best Location for Your Coffee Shop
Find out why commercial hot streets are prime spots for coffee shops, and how B-grade areas can also work with the right approach.
Discover a Hidden Coffee Spot in Haikou City
Find a quiet coffee house tucked in Haikou’s busy streets—Discover Coffee offers a peaceful break just 50 meters inside the main gate.
2015 May First Week Specialty Coffee Bean Prices from Coffee Workshop
Find out the current prices for specialty coffee beans listed by Coffee Workshop in the first week of May 2015. Contact for custom roasts or blends.
25 Unique Specialty Coffee Shops in London You Should Visit
Explore 25 standout specialty coffee shops in London, from Nude Espresso to Monmouth, with locations, offerings, and coffee culture highlights.
24 Most Unique Starbucks Locations Around the World
From a train in Switzerland to a battleship in California, discover 24 globally distinct Starbucks stores with standout architecture and local flair.
COFFEE B.O.K: A Loft-Style Specialty Café in Shenyang
Discover COFFEE B.O.K in Shenyang’s Hunnan District, a loft-style café serving origin-focused specialty coffee and casual bites.
What Is Shangdao Coffee? China’s Early Cafe Brand Explained
Shangdao Coffee originated in Taiwan in 1968, became a major franchised brand in China after 1997, and helped shape early cafe culture—though it never ran its own stores.
2015 April Week 4 Specialty Coffee Bean Prices from FrontStreet
Find the latest specialty coffee bean prices from Coffee Workshop for April 2015, including contact details for custom orders.
Four Secrets to Keeping a Specialty Coffee Shop Alive
A veteran café owner shares four hard-earned lessons that helped her turn around her struggling shop and build a loyal customer base.
Taipei’s Hidden Animation-Themed Specialty Coffee Spot
Discover how Taipei’s low-profile animation coffee shop blends fandom and specialty brewing with a unique menu and precise extraction methods.
Ukraine’s THE CAKE Cafe Brings Modern Design to Kyiv
Discover how THE CAKE in Kyiv became a modern cafe icon, built in just four months with sleek Nordic tones and minimalist flair.
Xiamen’s Mute Coffee: A Deaf Barista’s Journey at Moji Cafe
Meet Huang Weimin, a deaf barista from Xiamen who joined Moji Coffee in 2013 and competed in the 2014 WBC Xiamen qualifier.
BROTHER CAFE: Shijiazhuang’s Football & Specialty Coffee Hub
A football-friendly specialty coffee shop in Shijiazhuang, BROTHER CAFE serves up single-origin pour-overs and gourmet cupcakes, popular among local enthusiasts.