Coffee Industry
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How Nestlé Coffee Reinvented Itself in China
Nestlé Coffee shifted from 'tastes great' to 'live boldly' to connect with China’s youth and grow the specialty coffee market.
Why Starbucks Charges More in China Than in the U.S.
Starbucks prices in China reflect local economic realities, not just corporate greed. Here’s the economics behind the price gap.
How Coffee Drinking Lowers Diabetes Risk
Drinking 3–4 cups of coffee daily may reduce diabetes risk by 28%, especially for overweight individuals and regular drinkers, a Finnish study finds.
Why Fresh Coffee Tastes Best Within 10 Minutes
Freshly brewed coffee peaks in flavor and safety within 10 minutes of pouring. Beyond that, taste fades and fungal risk rises.
Aini Coffee Cuts Prices Up to 22% for Harvest Season
Aini Coffee slashes prices on origin-roasted and espresso blends by up to 22% amid a strong Yunnan harvest season.
How Howard Schultz Turned Coffee Into Gold
Discover how Howard Schultz grew Starbucks from 6 shops to over 1,300 stores, transforming coffee culture in America.
Major Global Coffee Chains and Their Business Models
Explore how global coffee giants like Starbucks operate, their partnerships, and their expansion strategies worldwide.
First Mixed-License Cafe License Issued in Wuhan
Wuhan issues China’s first combined food and beverage operation license, cutting red tape for cafes selling both baked goods and coffee.
First Light Coffee All-in-One Drink Bar Launches
Discover 'Wander Coffee', China's first light coffee all-in-one bar offering 5-blend bases and casual drinks beyond espresso. Here's what makes it different.
How China’s Coffee Industry Rose to Prominence
From luxury import to cultural staple, China’s coffee market grew rapidly—here’s how specialty culture took root, with 200+ stores and investor-backed expansion.
Major Organic Coffee Certification Bodies Explained
Learn which organic coffee certifications matter: USDA, Rainforest Alliance, and UTZ criteria for sustainable, chemical-free beans.
Pu'er Coffee Exports Hit Record High in First Half
Pu'er shipped over 15,000 tonnes of coffee beans in H1 2024, a 68% rise year-on-year, with exports to the US, Japan and Europe.
Yunnan Coffee Farm Develops Hardy K7 Variety
Explore how Yunnan’s Hougu coffee farm bred a resilient K7 cultivar with high yields and cold resistance through selective field trials.
Yunnan’s K7 Coffee: Breeding for Cold Resistance
Learn how Yunnan researchers developed a high-altitude K7 coffee variety with drought tolerance, cold resistance, and pest resilience for sustainable farming.
Starbucks' Secret Mini Cappuccino
Starbucks keeps an 8oz mini cappuccino off its menu—but trained baristas still offer it selectively. Here’s why.
How 'Fenestra' Aims to Become China’s Top Coffee Brand
Explore how '90 Degree Roast Coffee' became a national chain with 1,000 stores, and how its successor 'Fenestra' aims to redefine China’s premium coffee market.
Dehong to Launch 20,000-Ton Instant Coffee Line in 2024
Dehong plans to build a 20,000-ton instant coffee production line in 2024, with support from new local regulations and increased subsidies to farmers.
How Single-Origin Focus Helps Specialty Coffee Brands Grow
Learn how coffee businesses boost visibility and sales by focusing on single-origin beans and leveraging platform-based aggregation strategies.
What’s Next for Yunnan Arabica Coffee Production?
Yunnan supplies 99% of China’s coffee. Here’s how drought, frost, and prices shaped its 2024 harvest, and what comes next.
Cocoa Futures Hit 3-Year High, Then Drop with Coffee and Sugar
ICE cocoa futures reached a 3-year peak at $3,149 per ton before settling down. Here's what drove the spike and the pullback.