Coffee Industry
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The Barisieur Coffee Alarm Clock Wakes You with Aroma
This British-designed coffee alarm clock brews your morning coffee and uses steam sounds as an alarm to help you wake up.
How a Moka Pot Works: Step-by-Step Brewing Process
Learn how a moka pot brews coffee through pressure, the ideal grind size, water level, and timing for balanced extraction.
Starbucks Teams Up with Yunnan Aini Group
In 2011, Starbucks partnered with Yunnan Aini Group to develop premium arabica production in China’s Yunnan province, aiming to boost quality and sustainability.
The 9 Coffee Personality Types: Which One Are You?
Discover your coffee persona—from black coffee purists to sugar-and-creamer loyalists—with Mashable’s 9 classic coffee drinker archetypes.
Vietnam Exported 966,000 Tons of Coffee in First 5 Months of 2014
Vietnam shipped 966,000 tons of coffee from January to May 2014, up 36.7% YoY. Key markets included Germany and the US.
Vietnam Overtakes Brazil as Top Coffee Exporter
Vietnam shipped 1.43 million 60kg bags of green coffee in H1 2024—13.6% more than Brazil—making it the world’s largest exporter so far this year.
Two Rival Coffee Exchanges Planned for Yunnan
Two separate groups aim to build a Yunnan coffee trading hub, but industry experts warn multiple centers could hurt the small local market.
Ecuador Coffee Exports Fall for Third Year
Ecuador’s coffee exports have dropped for three straight years due to coffee leaf rust. See the export decline and recovery efforts.
Starbucks Opens First Store in Colombia
Starbucks launched its first Bogotá shop to compete with local roasters, planning 50 Colombian stores in five years.
How Starbucks Built Its Global Coffee Empire
From a single Seattle shop to over 10,000 stores, Starbucks’ success comes from its unique coffee experience culture, elite customer focus, and strong leadership team.
Cameroon’s Coffee Exports: Italy and Germany Lead
In the 2012/2013 season, Italy imported 4,662 tons of Cameroon’s Robusta, while Germany took 57.2% of its Arabica. See who else bought Cameroon coffee.
China’s Coffee Industry Faces Price Swings and Low Output
After years of low prices, China’s 2014 coffee harvest saw prices surge—but production dropped sharply to under 60,000 tonnes.
Major Chinese Coffee Chain Brands You Should Know
Explore the top domestic coffee chains in China, from Shangdao’s rapid expansion to lesser-known brands like Laoshu and SPR, with franchise details.
London LIFFE Coffee Futures Drop Amid Market Shifts
LIFFE’s September Robusta futures fell $12 to $1,997 per tonne last Friday. See what drove the move and how other commodities reacted.
How City Banks Are Blending Coffee Into Their Branches
Two Chinese banks—CMB and China Resources Bank—are testing coffee-shop branches. One puts cafés inside branches, the other puts banks in cafés.
Mogujie and Carving Out Time to Open Hangzhou Café
Mogujie, a Hangzhou e-commerce firm, teams up with Carving Out Time to open a café in Zhejiang Wealth Center by late August.
How Much Real Blue Mountain Coffee Comes to China?
Less than 10% of Jamaica’s rare Blue Mountain Coffee reaches global markets, and only a tiny fraction enters China. Here’s why it’s so scarce.
Why Coffee Hasn’t Caught On in China
Eight key reasons explain why coffee remains a niche drink in China, from subjective taste standards to cultural barriers.
China’s Coffee Industry: Growth, Brands & Market Trends
China’s coffee market is rapidly expanding with Shanghai leading consumption. Brazil produces the most coffee globally, while the U.S. drinks the most.
Top Specialty Coffee Brands in Shanghai
Explore six standout coffee brands in Shanghai, including Italian-style, American, and Japanese concepts shaping the local coffee scene.