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What You Need to Open a Successful Coffee Shop
To open a good coffee shop, focus on location, budget, equipment, and—most importantly—a skilled barista. Here’s your step-by-step breakdown.
How Coffee Silver Skin Affects Flavor
Silver skin on coffee beans impacts flavor—removing it alters acidity and complexity. Tests show some retention enhances taste.
What Makes a Coffee Shop Worth Visiting?
A long-time café owner shares what truly gives a coffee shop purpose—quality coffee, mutual warmth, and human connection.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Coffee Shop?
Opening a small coffee shop typically costs at least 100,000 RMB; mid-size shops range from 300,000 to 500,000 RMB depending on size and location.
Cat Villa: Where Specialty Coffee Meets Cozy Cat Companionship
Discover Cat Villa, a hidden gem in Xiamen blending expertly brewed specialty coffee with the calming presence of resident feline baristas.
What It Really Means to Dream of Owning a Coffee Shop
A former barista reflects on three dreams: making great coffee, opening a welcoming shop, and finding love — all centered around specialty coffee.
What Makes a Great Specialty Coffee Shop?
A great specialty coffee shop has more than just good brews. Here’s what truly matters, from staff and service to cats and seasonal coffee.
How to Open a Successful Coffee Shop
Discover whether opening a coffee shop can be profitable, how to set realistic expectations, and what factors truly affect your café’s success.
How Korean Coffee Chains Expanded Rapidly in China
Korean coffee brands like Cafe Bene and HollysCoffee expanded fast in China, with Cafe Bene aiming for 1,000 stores. Here’s how it happened.
China’s Coffee Consumption Grows Over 40% Annually
China’s coffee consumption has surged annually by over 40%, becoming a key driver in global coffee demand. Here’s how fast it’s rising.
Why Dim Lighting in Cafés Helps Break the Ice
Psychologists found dim lighting reduces social tension, making people feel safer and more open during first dates or meetings.
How to Estimate Coffee Shop Costs Before Opening
Learn how to calculate rent, labor, and gross margins for a coffee shop, and set realistic daily revenue targets based on seating and turnover.
How Starbucks Plans Its China Expansion with Internal Talent Development
Starbucks aims to open thousands of stores in China. Here’s how it’s training internal talent to manage rapid growth without external hires.
How Our Cafe Was Founded by Sixty Coffee Dreamers
Six students crowdfunded their dream coffee shop with 60+ shareholders, each investing under $1,400. Here’s how they found the space, avoided scams, and built it together.
La Coupole: Paris’s Most Iconic Literary Café
Discover why La Coupole remains a must-visit Paris café, frequented by Hemingway, Sartre and celebrities since the 1920s.
Tokyo's 100% Chocolate Café by Wonderwall Design
Discover Tokyo’s 100% Chocolate Café, featuring an open kitchen where 56 chocolate varieties are made, with colorful packaging and retail options.
How a Returnee Brought Japanese-Style Coffee to Chongqing
A 27-year-old returns to Chongqing after 10 years in Japan’s coffee scene, opening shops and selling beans online with a focus on freshness and home brewing.
How to Make Quick Capsule Coffee with Tchibo Cafissimo Classic
The Tchibo Cafissimo Classic capsule coffee machine makes rich espresso or milk drinks in under a minute with 5 color-coded capsules and 15Bar pressure.
Doctor-Turned-Roaster Serves Fresh-Brewed Coffee in Wuhan
A retired doctor in Wuhan hand-roasts her own coffee beans weekly, serving them fresh within 15 days to win over locals and expats alike.
How a Hong Kong Founder Turned a Café Into a Cultural Hub in Fuzhou
KCAFé in Fuzhou isn’t just selling coffee—it’s hosting exhibitions, pop-ups, and brand showcases. Here’s how a Hong Kong creative turned a café into a cultural venue.