Coffee Industry
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The Real Problem with Cat Cafés and Their Hygiene
Cat cafés can be charming—but poor hygiene is common. One UK café scored just 1 out of 5 for cleanliness. Here’s what you need to know.
The World’s Top 10 Most Recognized Coffee Brands
Discover the 10 most renowned global coffee brands, from German instant blends to Jamaican estate-grown single origins.
Shanghai’s First Psychological-Themed Crowdfunded Café Opens
21 (21 Grams Coffee) is Shanghai’s first psychological-themed café built via product crowdfunding. Despite many failed café crowdfunds, it’s thriving.
How Boutique Coffee Shops Are Gaining Influence in the US
Silicon Valley investors back specialty cafes like Sightglass and Blue Bottle, pushing quality coffee into the mainstream.
How Much Do Baristas Really Earn in China?
Barista salaries depend on skill level, city, café location, and service quality. Here’s the breakdown for 2024.
Why Nestlé Coffee Moved to Tumblr to Reach Younger Audiences
Nestlé Coffee is testing Tumblr over its own website to better engage younger consumers, starting in the UK and Mexico.
How Bookstores Became Coffee Shops After E-commerce Hit
After years of decline, physical bookstores in Jinan are rebounding by adding cafes, cultural spaces and diversified retail — here’s how.
How Starbucks Grew from Seattle to a Global Brand
Learn how Starbucks expanded from a single Seattle shop in 1971 to over 10,000 stores worldwide, with annual sales growth exceeding 20% post-IPO.
How Big Brands Are Fighting for China’s Coffee Market
Global giants like Coca-Cola, KFC, and McDonald’s are targeting China’s growing appetite for affordable coffee with new products and pricing strategies.
Starbucks Adds Dinner and Wine to 75 US Stores
Starbucks is testing dinner service at 75 US locations, offering 11 new drinks and 10 light meals under 500 calories.
Why 7-Day Hotels Are Entering China’s Coffee Market
China’s hotel giant Platinum Group sees huge potential in coffee—launching MORA COFFEE to tap into a growing, high-margin market with over 80 million members.
Nespresso-Style Capsule Coffee Machine Review: DOLCE GUSTO
This review explores the Nespresso-style DOLCE GUSTO capsule coffee machine by Nestlé, detailing how it makes café-quality drinks at home in under a minute.
Starbucks Opens First Store on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Starbucks launched its first store in Xining, Qinghai, marking its debut on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in September 2015.
Half of Coffee-Growing Land Could Vanish by 2050
By 2050, climate change may eliminate half the land suitable for growing coffee. Arabica could be extinct in the wild by 2080.
Why China’s Coffee Shop Startups Are Booming
Venture capital funding hit $12.7B in China last year, fueling a startup boom centered around Beijing’s 'Innovation Street'. Here’s what’s driving it.
Climate Crisis Threatens Coffee Supply and Flavor
By 2050, climate change may cut suitable Arabica land by 50%, raise prices 25%, and endanger millions who rely on coffee farming.
How Travel Agencies and Coffee Shops Are Teaming Up
Travel agencies are adding cafes to attract customers. Discover how this trend boosts engagement and sales in the travel industry.
How a Cafe Becomes a Viral Sensation
A global Line-themed cafe drew huge crowds by leveraging IP, social media, and cross-brand collaborations to create buzz before opening.
Guangzhou’s Best Pour-Over Coffee Shops Mapped
Explore 8 of Guangzhou’s top pour-over coffee spots, from expert-led workshops to artisan roaster-cafés perfect for sipping single-origin depth.
How Shenzhen's Klar Coffee Lost Money on Day One
Klar Coffee, China’s first internet finance-themed café, launched in Shenzhen’s prime CBD with daily costs over $4,000—here’s why it bled cash.