Coffee Industry
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Who Will Lead China’s Yunnan Coffee Industry?
Two rival coffee trading hubs launched in Yunnan within days. Here’s what’s behind the split and who really calls the shots.
Korean Cafés Surge in China, Outpacing Starbucks Growth
Korean café chains have opened nearly 600 stores in China over two years, rapidly expanding in second- and third-tier cities with flexible models and diverse menus.
Shangdao Coffee Closes Half Its Chengdu Stores
Once a premium coffee chain, Shangdao Coffee has shrunk from over 20 to just 12 stores in Chengdu due to poor management, high rents, and franchise issues.
Emerging Markets Drink 20% of Global Coffee
Emerging nations including China, Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa now account for 20% of global coffee consumption, set to hit 35% by 2020.
Who Should Learn Coffee? Career Outlook for Baristas
Find out who benefits most from coffee training, how long it takes, and why professional baristas enjoy strong job prospects and higher income.
Taipei Ranks Among World’s Top Coffee Cities
Taipei ranks 10th globally for coffee taste experience—only Asian city on USA Today’s list—and sells over 300 million cups via chains yearly.
Who Represents China at the World Barista Championship?
Sixteen baristas compete in April’s WBC China Finals in Shanghai, with the winner earning a spot at the global stage.
Vietnam Coffee Output Ranks Second Globally
Vietnam maintained its position as the world’s second-largest coffee producer in 2010–2011, with 18,725 bags—trailing only Brazil. Find out how much Robusta it produces.
Why Starbucks Coffee Is Seen as Fast Food in the US
Starbucks coffee is often viewed as low-quality 'coffee-flavored syrup' in the US, priced cheaper than in China, and lacks the specialty appeal it enjoys abroad.
How FrontStreet Coffee Created a Mona Lisa with Coffee Cups
A Guangzhou roastery used carefully arranged coffee cups to recreate the Mona Lisa. Here’s how they did it — and why it works as coffee art.
How Container Cafés Are Changing Specialty Coffee
Discover how portable shipping containers are powering specialty coffee shops with low setup costs, fast deployment, and creative design — and why they’re booming worldwide.
How to Handcraft Decorative Coffee Paper Cups
Learn to make stylish, handmade decorative coffee cups using common materials like cardboard, newspaper, and glue—no advanced crafting skills needed.
Famous Thinkers, Warriors & Composers Who Loved Coffee
From Bach to Voltaire, discover how 12 historical figures—from composers to generals—drank coffee, why some banned it, and what they claimed it did for them.
Death Wish Coffee: World’s Strongest Caffeinated Brew
Death Wish Coffee contains twice the caffeine of regular brews. We break down what makes it so intense and whether it’s worth trying.
How a Revolver Coffee Pistol Makes Single Servings
This revolver-style coffee tool grinds, brews, and stores individual cups. See how it rotates fresh shots after each pour.
Designer Turns Coffee Cup into Artistic Wall Lamp
A creative wall lamp crafted from a coffee cup, saucer, and spoon blends function and art. Discover the designer behind this playful light fixture.
Coffee Bubble Bath for Slimming and Skin Care
Discover how a 15–20 minute coffee bubble bath can aid fat breakdown, boost circulation, and refresh your skin—backed by skincare science.
Why Do Some Coffee Bookmarks Taste Better Than Others?
Coffee bookmarks improve extraction consistency by pre-wetting grounds. Here’s how to use them right for better pour-over and espresso.
Why Ten Years Later, You Still Can’t Drink Coffee with Them
Why hard work alone may not close the gap — here’s how to realistically assess your advantages and build a path forward.
Treehouse Coffee Cabins: A Hidden Glass Retreat
Want to sleep in a secure treehouse cabin in the forest? Sweden’s Mirrorcube offers glass-walled, camouflaged lodging ideal for coffee lovers in nature.