Coffee Industry
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What’s It Like Being a Female Barista? Career Prospects in Specialty Coffee
Female baristas make up just 10% of the workforce. Learn about skill demands, salary ranges, and career growth in China’s specialty coffee scene.
Paris’s Classic Cafés: Where Literary Culture Once Thrived
Once hubs for literary giants, Paris’s historic cafés like Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore now host fewer thinkers and more laptop workers.
Shao Yifu Hospital Launches Its Own Healthy Staff Café
A hospital in China opened its own café with nurses making coffee and desserts, serving one cup size with minimal sugar—here’s how it works.
Veracruz’s Iconic Café: Barloa Gaya, A Coffee Institution
Discover why Barloa Gaya, a century-old café in Veracruz, Mexico, is a must-visit spot with its rival branch, historic espresso machine, and local-favorite coffee.
Starbucks-Themed Cycling Water Bottles: Creative Rebrand Designs
Discover how cycling brand FRANCO transformed Starbucks’ iconic green logo into a women’s rider graphic on a 22oz water bottle.
How a San Francisco Tea Bar Brews with Coffee Gear
In San Francisco, Samovar serves teas like oolong and masala using lab-like gear and coffee-brewing methods—here’s how and why.
A Woodworker’s Café Combining Ceramics, Furniture & Coffee
Inside Qingdao’s Yesterday Village Wood Workshop, find handcrafted furniture, ceramic collections, and Japanese-style pour-over coffee in a serene, romantic space.
How a Taizhou Crowdfunded Café Changed Managers 4 Times in 6 Months
A Taizhou café raised ¥1 million from 500 people, but management chaos led to 4 leadership changes in half a year.
How London’s Doppio Coffee Shop Inspired My Sketchbook
An artist discovers daily inspiration at a London coffee shop where coffee culture and creativity collide.
Italian Agronomist Amazed by Hainan Mountain Coffee
An Italian organic farming expert explores Hainan’s emerging coffee culture, highlighting mountain-grown beans and siphon brews.
Black Butler Funtom Cafe Opens in Tokyo for Limited Time
The limited-time Black Butler Funtom Cafe in Tokyo’s Harajuku district features themed desserts, character gifts, and exclusive merchandise inspired by the anime.
Where to Find the Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne
Discover Melbourne’s top specialty coffee spots and how to find your perfect brew using local apps and expert tips.
Echo Café: Shanghai’s First 3D Music-Themed Coffee Shop
Shanghai’s echo café combines 3D music, art-deco interiors, and high-quality coffee in a repurposed historic building—here’s what makes it worth visiting.
What Specialty Cafés Can Learn from Starbucks' Model
Starbucks’ success comes from positioning cafés as social spaces, not just coffee sellers. Here’s how that mindset drives culture and profit.
How 30 Luxury Clubs Became Coffee Shops and Museums in Hangzhou
Thirty former high-end lakeside clubs around West Lake in Hangzhou have been transformed into public spaces, including coffee shops and museums.
Shenzhen’s Fitness Bracelet Pays for Transit and Coffee
Shenzhen’s 'Xingdongli' fitness bracelet lets users ride public transport and earn calories-based rewards redeemable for Starbucks. Find out how.
7 Best Book-Friendly Coffee Shops in Hangzhou
Discover 7 of Hangzhou’s best cafés where you can sip coffee, enjoy books, and relax—many open late, some offer discounts, and all have cozy vibes.
ODIN Bar & Cafe: Toronto’s Concrete Coffee Design Gem
ODIN in Toronto blends bar and cafe in a concrete box with glass walls, split into a bustling bar and relaxed coffee zone.
How to Make Rainbow Afternoon Tea with Ice Drip Coffee
Learn how to make a colorful rainbow afternoon tea featuring ice drip coffee, including recipes for rainbow juice and cheesecake, plus recommended beans.
What Is a Coffee Bag One-Way Valve and Why It Matters
The hole in your coffee bag is a one-way valve that lets CO₂ escape while blocking oxygen—preserving freshness and aroma after roasting.