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Experience economy brews new vitality for Yunnan coffee
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (454+ words) KUNMING " In the lush mountains of Pu'er in Southwest China's Yunnan province, Liu Xiaodong, head of a coffee estate, runs a "field classroom" in his coffee plantation. Surrounded by verdant trees, he guides tourists through the nuances of coffee varieties…...
Shanghai offers 'first cup of coffee' to May Day arrivals at airports
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (273+ words) Shanghai's airports are offering arriving travelers a complimentary "first cup of coffee" during the May Day holiday as part of the Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival. From May 1 to 5, coffee stations are set up daily from 10 am to noon at…...
Shanghai tops over 10, 000 coffee shops in 2025: report
1+ week, 1+ day ago (199+ words) The number of coffee outlets in Shanghai has surpassed the 10, 000 mark, with the total figure reaching 10, 336 in 2025, an increase from 9115 coffee shops in 2024, according to the 2026 China Urban Coffee Development Report released on Thursday. The report was unveiled by Xu…...
Caffeinated rituals teem with innovation to meet market surge
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (559+ words) At a coffee market in Feng Sheng Li Jing'an Temple Square, office worker Mao Mao and her colleague queued for 30 minutes to get My Altay, a 42-yuan ($6. 16) specialty creative coffee topped with creamy pistachio foam. "Coffee is a daily necessity....
Xizang's coffee blends with traditional flavors attract global attention
2+ week, 2+ day ago (515+ words) Coffee infused with Tibetan flavors is drawing growing international attention, as emerging brands from Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region bring high-altitude taste traditions to global audiences. Among them, Nindo Coffee has stepped onto the European stage, using international events to…...
Yunnan taps native fungi to refine coffee flavors
2+ week, 2+ day ago (401+ words) A research team in Yunnan province has identified a locally sourced microbial "repository" that could revolutionize the flavor profile of Chinese Arabica coffee, pushing local beans into the elite "specialty" category through targeted fermentation. Led by Qiu Minghua at the…...
Raising a glass to high-end spring mixology
2+ week, 4+ day ago (319+ words) The 2026 Symposia cocktail series returns to Bvlgari Hotel Beijing with a vibrant spring edition on Sunday night, bringing together world-class mixology and contemporary Italian aesthetics. This year's event welcomes Taki Li, bar manager of Hong Kong's acclaimed Bar Leone, for…...
Sheep-themed drink becomes social media sensation
3+ week, 2+ day ago (577+ words) After waiting in line for more than 40 minutes, Polish tourist Joanna Paska smiled when she took the first sip of her matcha latte, but not before carefully positioning her phone to capture a perfect shot of the foam art sheep…...
Shear whimsy: Sheep-themed drink causes stir online
3+ week, 2+ day ago (572+ words) After waiting in line for more than 40 minutes, Polish tourist Joanna Paska smiled as she took the first sip of her matcha latte, but not before carefully positioning her phone to capture a perfect shot of the foam art sheep…...
Starbucks China rolls out high-protein latte line nationwide to tap health trend
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (306+ words) Starbucks China is expanding into functional beverages in the country, aiming to capture health-conscious consumers and revive growth in a competitive coffee market. The coffee chain launched a new high-protein beverage range across its nationwide store network on Tuesday, betting…...