Coffee Industry
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Creative Coffee-Inspired Hair Salons Around the World
Discover how global hair salons merge café and barber culture, turning grooming spaces into stylish social hubs with coffee-shop vibes.
Starbucks Cup Art: From Graffiti to Creative Coffee Cups
Explore how a kid’s rejected refill turned into viral Starbucks cup art, plus Canadian and Korean artists turning disposable cups into creative masterpieces.
Starbucks Winter Sale: Save $25 on Orders Over $60
Get $25 off orders of $60 or more at Starbucks US, now including holiday blends, K-Cups, and insulated travel mugs. Free US shipping.
Coffee and Sea Breezes Meet at Xiamen’s CO2 Coffee
Find out why CO2 Coffee in Xiamen blends great coffee with ocean vibes, and what makes this spot by the sea worth visiting.
What Makes illy Coffee Unique? Roast, Blend & Global Reach
Learn how illy’s 100% Arabica blend achieves consistent quality worldwide, from Italian cafes to your home, with ISO-certified precision.
Starbucks Faces Backlash Over Minimalist Cups and Controversial Holiday Cookies
Starbucks' plain red holiday cups and a cookie resembling a 'throat-slashed' polar bear sparked consumer outrage online.
Nestlé Destroyed 400 Tons of Coffee in China
Nestlé confirmed it destroyed 400 tons of unsold coffee in Dongguan, citing market returns and nearing expiry, not quality issues.
What Is Malaysian Nanyang White Coffee?
Discover the origins and flavors of Malaysia’s iconic Nanyang white coffee, a rich, low-acid brew from old-town Ipoh.
How Hougu Coffee Made Its Mark at the UN in Geneva
Hougu Coffee showcased over 40 coffee products at the UN’s Palais des Nations, selling beans and powder to raise funds for charity.
Starbucks Reserve Opens First Hong Kong Specialty Coffee Bar
Starbucks Reserve opens its first Hong Kong location in Mong Kok, featuring a dedicated Coffee Experience Bar and 1% premium global Arabica beans.
Starbucks Opens Premium Specialty Store in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok
Hong Kong’s first Starbucks Reserve Coffee Experience Bar opens in Mong Kok, offering ultra-premium 1% global Arabica beans and local artistic touches.
How to Design a 42-Square-Meter Coffee Shop That Works
A compact St. Petersburg café proves you can create a stylish, functional coffee space in just 42 square meters with smart design choices.
How Lighting and Fixtures Shape a Successful Coffee Shop
Learn why dim, warm lighting and style-aligned fixtures create the relaxing vibe customers seek in independent coffee shops.
Find Your Quiet Corner at 1201’s Cafe in Beijing
A hidden gem in Beijing’s 1201 Factory offers cozy vibes, great coffee, and standout dishes like avocado shrimp salad and fruit pizza.
Aiyi Manor Coffee: From Global Export to China's Specialty Market
How Aiyi Manor Coffee shifted focus from global exports to building a domestic brand rooted in Yunnan’s high-quality Arabica. Explore its farm-to-cup journey.
How illy Coffee Built Its Global Brand with 100% Arabica
Discover how illy Coffee became a top Italian brand with 7.5% hospitality market share, selling 6M+ cups daily worldwide using only 100% Arabica beans.
What Is Malaysian White Coffee from Ipoh’s OldTown?
Discover the origins and taste of Malaysia’s famous white coffee from OldTown in Ipoh, including how it’s made and why it’s different.
Nestlé Coffee: Brand Origins and Group Overview
Learn how Nestlé evolved from a 19th-century Swiss company into a global coffee brand. Discover the history and mission behind Nestlé Coffee.
What Is Ipoh Old Street White Coffee and Why Is It Famous?
Learn what makes Ipoh Old Street white coffee uniquely smooth, low-acid, and iconic in Malaysia—with details on its history and brewing.
Aini Coffee Group: Yunnan’s Sustainable Specialty Coffee Pioneer
Explore how Yunnan’s Aini Coffee Group partners with Starbucks and cultivates 9,000+ acres of biodiverse coffee farms with 33 imported varieties.