Coffee Industry
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How Fabric Choices Can Make or Break Your Coffee Shop Design
Discover how textile elements like cushions, curtains, and aprons create a cozy, inviting atmosphere in specialty coffee shops.
Chengdu Café Moo: Coffee, Cakes & a Michelin-Starred Chef
Discover Chengdu’s Café Moo, a stylish spot with a La Marzocco machine, expert coffee, designer desserts, and a Michelin-trained chef in the kitchen.
Visit Chiang Mai’s Lane 1, Nimman Before It Vanishes
Nimmanhaemin Soi 1’s artsy cafes and shops may close in January. See them now during the NAP art market.
Why This Xiamen Coffee Shop Feels More Like a Western Restaurant
CO2 Coffee in Xiamen serves standout coffee and elevated Western dishes. With a full menu crafted by a former Shangri-La chef, it’s more bistro than café.
Who Is Aini Coffee? The Story Behind Aini Estate
Learn how Aini Estate grows 9,070 acres of certified organic coffee in Yunnan, partners with Starbucks, and preserves biodiversity through rainforest farming.
Who Is China’s First Homegrown Coffee Brand?
Hougu Coffee is China’s first national-scale coffee brand, rooted in Yunnan and recognized as a China Famous Trademark in coffee.
How illy Makes Its Iconic Espresso Blend
Discover how illy crafts its globally sold espresso blend using 100% Arabica beans, strict quality control, and precise roasting techniques.
Nestlé Coffee: Brand History and Global Presence
Learn how Nestlé became a global coffee giant, its 115-year China legacy, and the design story behind its iconic coffee branding.
What Makes Ipoh OldTown White Coffee So Smooth?
OldTown white coffee from Ipoh is known for its smooth, low-acid taste with almost no bitterness—thanks to low-temperature roasting and no added caramel.
Why Independent Coffee Shops Struggle to Succeed
Independent coffee shops often fail due to poor location choices, lack of differentiation, and weak coffee expertise. Here’s what data shows.
Exploring Vancouver’s Coffee Scene with Barista Michael Yung
Former Canadian barista champ Michael Yung shares his travel essentials and coffee kit for exploring his hometown Vancouver.
How to Choose the Right Cup for Better Coffee
Discover how cup choice and coffee concentration impact taste and health. Learn how smart cups measure strength and what levels are ideal.
How Costa Coffee Differentiates Itself From Starbucks in China
Costa Coffee is redefining its brand in China with British-inspired design, monthly menu updates, and handmade coffee to stand apart from Starbucks.
Why Japan’s Themed Coffee Shops Are Unforgettable
From anime cafés to owl encounters, discover Japan’s most immersive themed coffee shops that blend food, pop culture, and unique experiences.
How Korean Coffee Rose and Faced Challenges in China
Explore how Korean coffee chains like Magnolia and Cafe Bene challenged Starbucks in China, and why rapid growth brought both success and risks.
Linfen’s Oldest Operating Café: A Timeless Coffee Spot
Find out which café in Linfen has served coffee the longest—still open today—and what makes it a cultural coffee landmark.
6 Hidden Cafés in Guangzhou with Dual Identities
Discover six unique Guangzhou cafés that serve coffee and double as art spaces, studios, bookstores, or boutique shops—blending café culture with local life.
How Independent Coffee Shops Can Pivot: 5 Proven Models
From adding food service to launching training programs, here are five real-world strategies independent cafés are using to survive and grow.
How Qualitea Plans to Open 1,000 Specialty Coffee Shops in One Year
From six Shanghai shops to 1,000 across China—including small towns—Qualitea’s founder explains his bold expansion plan for specialty coffee.
Why Local Office Cafés Struggle Against Starbucks
Local office cafés often fail where Starbucks thrives due to low foot traffic, lack of commercial focus, and high competition. Here’s why.