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How 'Internet Plus' Can Transform Specialty Coffee
Learn how integrating internet technology into coffee businesses can reduce costs, boost efficiency, and reshape the traditional café model.
Do Bookstores Need to Sell Coffee to Survive?
Most independent bookstores now rely on coffee and merch for survival. But some still refuse — here’s how the model really works.
Is the Specialty Coffee Industry in Decline?
Specialty coffee may be booming, but self-roasting shops and pre-ground sales risk undoing years of progress. Here’s why.
San Francisco Artist Crafts Iconic Cartoon Latte Art
A San Francisco barista creates nostalgic latte art featuring Snoopy, Baymax, Nemo, Minions, SpongeBob, and more. See which childhood character inspires your next coffee.
What Makes Starbucks’ Company Culture and Core Competency Unique?
Explore Starbucks’ five key cultural and strategic strengths—from experience-focused retail to employee equity—that drive its global success.
How Starbucks Became a Digital Newsstand
Starbucks partners with The New York Times to offer free news articles via its app, turning your coffee order into a reading session.
Why Starbucks Is More Than Just a Coffee Chain
Starbucks isn't just a coffee shop — it's a tech-driven retail giant offering digital media, app integration, and smart ordering services.
China’s 2015 Coffee Market: Who Controlled What?
In 2015, foreign brands dominated China’s instant and high-end coffee markets, while domestic players struggled to compete. Here's the full breakdown.
Blue Bottle’s Second Tokyo Shop Opens in Aoyama
Blue Bottle’s second Japanese location is nestled on the second floor of a quiet Aoyama building, just minutes from Omotesando Station.
2016 World Coffee Cupping Champs China Finals in Guangzhou
The 2016 World Coffee Tasters Championship China finals take place Dec 15–17 in Guangzhou, testing cuppers' ability to distinguish coffees blind.
Shanghai Opens Coffee Trading Hub in Free Trade Zone
A new coffee trading center in Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone promises better quality, more varieties, and lower prices for local coffee drinkers.
Shanghai Free Trade Zone Launches Coffee Trading Hub
A new coffee trading center in Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone aims to become Asia’s largest market within three years.
The World’s Top 5 Largest Coffee Chain Brands
Discover the 5 biggest global coffee chains by store count, from Starbucks with 20,000+ outlets to McCafé’s rapid rise.
How Starbucks Uses Tech to Transform Coffee Shop Experience
Starbucks integrates wireless charging, Spotify music, and a powerful app to blend digital and in-store coffee experiences seamlessly.
How DEEP COFFEE Built Its Visual Identity
Discover how the DEEP COFFEE brand developed its visual identity through intentional design choices, typography, and storytelling elements.
Top 10 Global Coffee Chain Brands Ranked
Discover the 10 most famous global coffee shop chains, from Starbucks to Costa, with origins, specialties, and key facts.
Top English Websites for Learning About Coffee
Looking to learn more about coffee? Here are 5 essential English-language websites every specialty coffee enthusiast should bookmark.
How Luxury Brands Are Expanding Into Coffee Shops
Luxury brands like Gucci and Vivienne Westwood are opening cafes and restaurants to build customer loyalty and expand their lifestyle appeal.
China’s Coffee Exports Go Rail Route to Europe
Yunnan coffee is now shipped by rail to Europe via a new China-Europe Express. The route cuts transit time to 15 days.
New Coffee Latte Art Machine Prints Any Pattern in 10 Seconds
A 3D-printing coffee latte art device called Ripple Maker prints custom designs in under 10 seconds using a smartphone app.