Coffee Industry
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How China’s Coffee Culture Took Root and Evolved
China’s coffee scene grew from a niche import to a $50B+ market. Learn how brands like Starbucks and local trends shaped consumption habits.
Foshan Sees Surge in Startup-Focused Coffee Shops
Four new entrepreneur-focused cafes have opened in Foshan in under a month, offering Wi-Fi, workspace, and investor access.
How Tengning Bookstore Brings Specialty Coffee & Literature Together
Tengning Bookstore in Guangzhou hosted a specialty coffee tasting that paired curated FrontStreet beans with literature, exploring flavor and narrative connections.
How Much Do Baristas Really Earn in China?
Barista salaries depend on skill level, location, and shop popularity. Entry-level pay starts low, but experienced pros can earn over ¥10,000.
Can Coffee Shops in Smaller Cities Reshape Retail?
A beauty brand tested a 'cafe + skincare' model in a third-tier Chinese city, generating 70% of debut revenue from cosmetics. Here’s what worked.
MANGOSIX Brings Korean Café Culture to Xiamen
The Korean café and dessert chain MANGOSIX, featured in K-dramas like Kill Me Heal Me, has opened in Xiamen. Known for mango-themed drinks and stylish interiors.
How a Small Coffee Shop Trades Old Books for Coffee
Bring a used book to swap for a cup of coffee and relax in this cozy café’s mini library. Over 100 titles have been exchanged already.
Who leads the weather vane of coffee on the rise of coffee franchises?
Coffee franchise has greatly promoted the rapid expansion of the coffee market, and the huge consumer demand contains huge business opportunities. In recent years, with the successful promotion of domestic coffee, coffee franchisees have created excellent market advertising effects and consumer groups in the Chinese consumer market. Tom Yoko Coffee franchise is a popular brand, but he has followed the strategist's way in product research and development.
Can a Flower, Book, or Coffee Shop Fund Your Artistic Dream?
Most artistic types dream of owning a flower, book, or coffee shop—but few succeed. Here’s why most fail and what you’d need to beat the odds.
China Coffee Website Hiring Online Editor
Looking for a part-time or full-time online editor for a Chinese coffee website? This role covers content, social media, and customer service.
What Is Hougu Coffee? China’s First Domestic Coffee Brand
Hougu Coffee is China’s first homegrown coffee brand, founded in 2008. It owns one-third of China’s coffee farms and runs a 3,000-ton instant coffee plant.
How Internet+ Can Disrupt the Coffee Industry
Learn how internet+ can reshape coffee business models, cut costs, and boost efficiency through automation and data-driven insights.
10 Common Ways New Coffee Shops Fail — Which One Will You Avoid?
Opening a coffee or tea shop? Here are the top 10 fatal mistakes new shop owners make — from over-focusing on quality to bad location choices.
China’s Coffee Industry: Market Trends and Growth Outlook
China’s coffee market is rapidly expanding, driven by urbanization, globalization, and rising consumer interest. Here’s what the data shows.
How Starbucks Gained a Foothold in China Through Four Key Traits
Starbucks built over 1,700 stores in China by leaning into four defining traits: roasting expertise, third space concept, community engagement, and partner culture.
Starbucks Eyes Entry Into Coffee Stronghold Italy
Starbucks is reportedly in talks with Italian retailer Percassi to open stores in Italy, home to one of the few countries without the chain.
Where to Find Literary Cafés in Paris: Les Deux Magots
Les Deux Magots is a historic Left Bank café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, known for attracting famous writers and hosting the annual literary award.
The World’s Top 10 Global Coffee Chain Brands
Discover the 10 biggest and oldest coffee chains worldwide, from Starbucks to Singapore’s Ya Kun Kaya Toast, ranked by founding year.
Chongqing Cafe Offers $100K Startup Package to Recruit Owners
A Chongqing coffee shop is recruiting new owners with over $100,000 in startup support, including rent, equipment, and a business grant.
Caffe Pascucci: What Makes Italian Coffee Worth the Wait
Discover how 130 years of tradition and patience created Caffe Pascucci’s rich, authentic Italian espresso experience in China.