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How to Successfully Open and Run Your Own Coffee Shop
Only 20% of coffee shops in Taiwan last five years. Learn the traits, planning, and mindset needed to beat the odds and open a lasting café.
How to Source High-Scoring Ethiopian Specialty Coffee Beans
Learn how a batch of Ethiopian coffees scored 90+ in SCAA cuppings, why they aren’t Ninety Plus branded, and what makes them exceptional.
Why Coffee and Bread Pairings Are Trending in China’s Bakeries
Bakeries in China are increasingly pairing coffee and other drinks with bread. This fast, flexible model targets office workers and trend-seekers alike.
Where to Open a Coffee Shop: Tourism & Creative Districts
Tourism and creative districts can be great for niche coffee shops, but high rent and crowded competition make location choice critical.
Why 8 Cafés Closed Near Yichang’s Liberation Road
In just two years, eight cafés shut down near Yichang’s Liberation Road. Local competition, especially from tea houses, played a key role.
How a Taiwanese Entrepreneur Teaches Coffee Shop Startups
Taiwanese coffee professional Zhang Fuqi runs a showcase cafe in Xiamen teaching equipment use, roasting, and shop setup with hands-on training.
How Opening a Coffee Shop Became a Path to Mindful Living
A veteran café owner shares how crafting specialty coffee, building community spaces, and choosing the right beans turned his passion into a fulfilling livelihood.
Learn English Over Coffee in Zhongshan’s Immersive Café
A Zhongshan café blends English conversation with meals, offering free chats with native teachers for 15 minutes or more to boost fluency.
How a $10K Coffee Shop Made It Outside the Café
A former IT pro left his $30K job to open a café with just $10K. Learn how he turned coffee culture into a profitable off-premise business.
How Beta Cafe Became a Hub for Tech Professionals
Beta Cafe, run by 30 tech executives, serves as a networking hub for IT professionals near Alibaba HQ with discounts and a community vibe.
Why Chinese Coffee Growth Is Still in the Quantity Phase
Expert Qi Ming says China's coffee scene is growing fast but remains in a quantity-driven phase. He shares insights from a decade of change.
Hungary Introduces 'Chip Tax' on High-Caffeine Foods
From September, Hungary will tax high-sugar, high-caffeine, and salty foods—including energy drinks—with rates up to $1.32 per litre.
Why Your Iced Drink Is Mostly Ice: The Industry Secret
Many iced drinks contain up to two-thirds ice. Here’s why businesses do it and how to get more actual beverage for your money.
How Bookstores Became Coffee Shops in China
As online bookstores took over, Beijing’s top humanities shops closed—but some survived by adding cafes and hosting cultural events.
How a 10 Yuan Coffee Shop Built a Profitable Model in Wuhan
A Taiwanese expat in Wuhan proved 10 yuan coffee can be profitable—here’s how low prices and high volume turned his shop into a local staple.
How Ordos Built a Diverse Specialty Coffee Market
From just a few branded cafés in 2005 to over a dozen today, Ordos’ coffee scene has matured rapidly, driven by rising incomes and young consumers.
How 8 Entrepreneurs Define Startup Mindset and Success
From Schultz’s coffee can dreams to Zuckerberg’s 20% rule—here’s what 8 founders reveal about the mindset, sacrifices, and luck behind startup success.
How This Founder Is Brewing Coffee With Chinese Identity
Discover how a former teacher turned entrepreneur is creating Chinese-flavored coffee products, including soft capsule coffee and Yunnan single origins.
How to Run a Specialty Coffee Shop in Smaller Chinese Cities
Explore three distinct coffee shop models thriving outside China’s Tier 1 cities — from casual hangouts to artsy retreats.
Paris Baguette Beijing and Tianjin Switch to In-House Roasted Coffee Beans
Paris Baguette’s 28 Beijing and Tianjin stores now serve coffee made with beans roasted in-house at their Beijing facility, ensuring freshness.