Coffee Industry
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Yuyuan Coffee: A Guangzhou Roastery and Café
Yuyuan Coffee in Guangzhou is both a café and a small-scale roastery, sourcing and roasting beans globally since 2005.
Andes Café: A Lively Coffee Spot in Guangzhou
Find out why Andes Café near Guangzhou’s Diwang Plaza is a great local spot for affordable, well-made coffee in a cozy European-style setting.
China’s First All-Wooden-Themed Coffee Shop: Hua Jian Xiao Dian
Discover China’s first all-wooden-themed café, Hua Jian Xiao Dian, where every piece of furniture is handmade and for sale. Located in Panyu, it combines rustic wood with ethnic-inspired décor.
Dream High Coffee: A Young Roastery Hub in Guangzhou
Discover Dream High Coffee in Guangzhou, a youth-run roastery cafe offering a space for dreamers and friends to gather over specialty brews.
JIMUCAFE Guangzhou: Coffee and Creativity in 1850 Creative Park
Find out why JIMUCAFE in Guangzhou’s 1850 Creative Park is a go-to spot for great coffee, affordable prices, and a creative artsy vibe.
Books, Coffee & Music at Guangzhou’s Old Paradise Cafe
Discover Old Paradise, a small Guangzhou bookstore-cafe hybrid with humanistic literature, indie music, and coffee. Offers a cozy space with live performances and resident cats.
Sydney’s Most Celebrated Specialty Coffee Shop
Despite the cluster of well-known cafes in Newtown and Surry Hills, Marrickville’s Coffee Alchemy is widely regarded by locals as Sydney’s best tasting coffee destination.
Han's Lighting Club: A Quiet Coffee Space in Shenzhen
Looking for a quiet café in Shenzhen? Han's Lighting Club offers dim interiors, cozy seating, and a peaceful vibe—though the food isn’t standout.
The Smallest Coffee Shop in Beijing with a View of the Forbidden City
Beijing’s tiniest café seats just seven, but offers views of the Forbidden City, local travel stories, and great coffee—all for around $30 per person.
Poetic Dwelling: Beijing’s Tiniest Café by the Forbidden City
Beijing’s smallest café seats just seven, but offers rooftop views of the Forbidden City and a community hub for travelers. Here’s why it’s worth the visit.
Lujiu Impression: Music & Coffee in a Nanluoguxiang Alley
Find Nanluoguxiang’s Lujiu Impression Music Café—live music, vinyl records, and coffee in a quiet Beijing alley. Open 1pm–midnight.
Find Your Feet: Best Cafés Around Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers
Explore three cozy cafés near Beijing’s iconic Bell and Drum Towers, including Foot Café for cocktails and pizza, plus nearby gems.
Finding Qianliang Meishu Pavilion, a Beijing Coffee Café
Looking for Qianliang Meishu Pavilion? This Beijing café blends books, coffee, and culture—open Tue–Sun, 11am–9:30pm, near Dongsi subway.
The Cupping Room: Nitro Cold Brew & Geisha in Hong Kong
A review of The Cupping Room’s nitro cold brew and Colombian Geisha, with tips on which branch to visit for the best coffee experience.
COCO Espresso: A Tiny Gem in Hong Kong’s Soho
This compact Hong Kong café serves exceptionally smooth espresso drinks, including a piccolo and cappuccino with rich chocolate and nut notes.
The Cupping Room: Hong Kong’s Champion Coffee Shop
Find out why The Cupping Room in Hong Kong is a must-visit café, led by three-time Hong Kong champion barista Kapo.
UK Phone Booths Turned Into Specialty Coffee Cafés
Over 100 iconic British red telephone booths have been repurposed as cafés, ice cream shops, and internet spots—100 of 669 now serve coffee or community needs.
How Moomin Café in Tokyo Helps Beat Dining Alone
Tokyo’s Moomin Bakery & Cafe offers lonely diners company through adorable Moomin plush toys, creating a cozy, social atmosphere for solo visitors.
How Coffee Zero Bar Raised 30 Million RMB in Series A Funding
Coffee Zero Bar, a smart self-service coffee startup, secured 30 million RMB in Series A funding from Western Capital in February. Here’s how it works.
Wood & Pot: A Great Taipei Café with Cozy Vibes
A reviewer shares why Wood & Pot is one of their favorite Taipei cafés, from friendly service to tasty food, with a few practical tips.