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Cathay Life Opens Office Coffee Shop for Charity
Cathay Life Zhejiang opened a staff coffee shop that also funds rural school teaching via employee donations, launched May 12.
How a Workplace Café Supports Student Education in China
A Chinese insurer built an in-office café that doubles as a charity platform, funding rural school supplies through employee contributions.
Why FrontStreet Coffee Opened a Second, Quirky Hangzhou Shop
FrontStreet Coffee opened a second location in a quiet Hangzhou neighborhood despite doubts. Here’s why they did it—and why it makes sense.
Dog-Friendly Cafés: Coffee With Canine Companions
Discover how a specialty coffee café in Taiwan integrates rescue dogs like OhYA into the café experience, blending coffee culture with pet interaction.
Why Do We Long for Coffee Shops So Much?
We crave coffee shops not just for the coffee, but for the lifestyle and comfort they promise. Here’s why that dream feels so magnetic.
How a Small Coffee Shop Masters 'Easy First' Customer Service
A Guangzhou coffee shop shares how prioritizing kind, low-maintenance guests leads to better service and a more human café experience.
Essential Equipment for Opening a Specialty Coffee Shop
Here’s exactly what your coffee shop needs: espresso machines, grinders, milk tools, water filters, and more—with real price ranges and uses.
Family-Run Coffee Spot: Corner Café Gālá in Wenzhou
A university student opened Gālá, a cozy home-style café in a quiet Wenzhou residential area, decorated with personal touches and a focus on slow living.
How 28 Shareholders Opened a Coffee Shop Together in China
A group of 28 strangers pooled funds and skills to open a cafe in Foshan using the 'many people’s coffee shop' model, raising ¥350k and launching in July.
How 28 People Crowdfunded Their Own Specialty Coffee Shop
A group of 28 coffee-loving strangers pooled resources using a community-owned café model to open their dream shop in Foshan, China.
Lanzhou’s Rising Trend of Living Room–Style Cafés
Cozy, home-based cafés in Lanzhou offer quiet spaces with personalized service—ideal for relaxed coffee, reading, or small gatherings.
How a Former Hong Kong University Grad Turned Teaching Into Coffee Shop Survival
After her partners quit, Hong Kong alum Wang Xiaomie kept her Xiamen cafe alive by teaching English onsite—here’s how she turned it profitable.
How a Weibo-Themed Café Blends Socializing with Specialty Coffee
MicroCafe in China combines coffee with social interaction and knowledge-sharing, though it hasn't yet reached profitability.
Starting a Campus Coffee Shop: Lessons from a Student Entrepreneur
A student opened a coffee shop near his college in China with ¥100K investment. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and why it struggled to find a niche.
McDonald's Japan Launches McCafé by Barista in Tokyo
McDonald’s Japan opened McCafé by Barista in Tokyo’s Harajuku, offering hand-brewed coffee served in ceramic or glassware. Prices start at ¥220–¥330.
How to Avoid Coffee Shop Lease Transfer Scams
A soon-to-be graduate lost £8,000 in a café lease transfer scam. Here’s how to spot and avoid common pitfalls when taking over a coffee shop space.
Third Fushan Cup International Barista Championship Opens in Hainan
25 national champion baristas from 12 countries compete in the third Fushan Cup in Hainan’s Fushan Coffee Town, showcasing elite brewing skills.
Creating Art with Coffee Beans
Discover how to use coffee beans to create unique pictures. Learn the creative process and get inspired by this coffee-based art form.
A Forest-Themed Café Hidden in Taipei’s Botanical Garden
Discover Taipei’s Forest Party Café, built from driftwood inside the city’s botanical gardens, and try its floral fruit tea for a unique urban nature break.
How Mocha – Mojo Café Creates a Playful 3D Space
Mocha – Mojo Café in Chennai seats 110 guests and uses bold 3D block designs and bright colors for a whimsical feel.