China Resources Beverages has launched its Hong Kong stock exchange IPO. Its subsidiary brand, CRB (Yibao), is the dominant player in China’s purified water market. This IPO plans to issue 347.8 million shares, priced between HK$13.5 and HK$14.5 per share, with a fundraising scale of up to HK$5.04 billion. The listing is expected on October 23. This article details the IPO specifics, market position, and use of funds, along with an overview of the industry chain. [more…]

Kudi Coffee’s newly launched Cloud Top Mousse Series debuts at an affordable price of 9.9 RMB, featuring three innovative flavored lattes. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the formulation features of the Opera Latte, Ocean Blue Coconut Latte, and Matcha Latte, explores the use of IIAC Gold Award-winning coffee beans, and offers purchasing suggestions and answers to common questions based on real consumer feedback to help coffee enthusiasts make more informed choices. [more…]

A Taipei café printed ten unusual store rules on the first page of its menu, including “an additional cleaning fee of NT$2,000 for vomiting” and “minimum spend resets if you leave for more than 10 minutes,” sparking widespread discussion. Although some of these regulations may seem strict, they reflect the actual needs of independent cafés to maintain a manageable operating environment. This article takes an in-depth look at the rationale behind these rules, explores the mutual selection relationship between customers and café owners, and offers practical advice for choosing the right coffee space. [more…]

The StayReal Cafe at Guangzhou’s Tianhuan Plaza is set to close due to the expiration of its lease, prompting fans to line up for a final farewell. This celebrity-run café, co-founded by Mayday’s Ashin and Awei (stage name of Yaoyao Wu), opened its first store in Southern China in 2016 to great fanfare. Its current departure for commercial reasons highlights the challenges faced by celebrity-endorsed food and beverage brands. This article takes you through the brand’s journey, analyzes the reasons behind the closure, and offers the last tips for fans to visit and enjoy a final cup. [more…]

Robusta beans are often regarded as representing low-quality coffee, but in fact, they hold an important position in the global market. This article delves into the historical origins, flavor characteristics, and caffeine content advantages of Robusta, while also exploring its practical uses in instant coffee and espresso blends. Through professional blending case studies, learn how to use Robusta to enhance the body and crema performance of coffee. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or industry professional, you'll gain practical knowledge on bean selection and application. [more…]

TeaBase, a well-known mainland Chinese tea beverage brand, officially entered the Hong Kong market on October 11 by opening its first store on Sai Yeung Choi Street South in Mong Kok. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the store’s location strategy, product pricing, promotional activities, and price differences compared to the mainland, helping readers understand how this emerging tea beverage brand is making its mark in the highly competitive Hong Kong market. [more…]

Visit the San Isidro Labrador Estate in Tarrazú, Costa Rica, to explore its renowned honey-processed Geisha coffee beans. This article provides a comprehensive overview—from the estate’s history and microclimatic conditions to its processing details—of these beans that showcase flavors of cherries, yellow peaches, and oolong tea. It also offers practical brewing suggestions using a Hario v60 in a three-stage pour over method, helping you easily achieve a balanced cup with bright acidity and rich sweetness. [more…]

When the internet-famous pygmy hippo Moo Deng appeared as an ice cream decoration in a coffee cup, this 99-baht specialty drink instantly became a new must-visit photo spot for travelers in Thailand. Beyond its adorable appearance, this dessert also cleverly combines zoo marketing strategies with fan economy dynamics. This article delves into why the Hippo Coffee went viral and shares tips for trying it in person, helping you understand the charm of this "can’t-bring-myself-to-eat" viral drink. [more…]

Heytea’s “Super Plant-Based Tea” series continues to expand, with the newly launched Beetroot Beauty Bottle attracting health-conscious beverage enthusiasts. However, it has also significantly increased the workload for kitchen staff in stores. From washing and peeling to juicing, each step requires precise handling. This article takes an in-depth look at the real situation faced by kitchen staff under high-intensity work and shares key points for handling special ingredients such as beetroot. [more…]

Colombia’s abundant coffee region, the LOD competition, is an internationally renowned specialty coffee event. The ninth edition attracted over a thousand growers from 13 producing regions, with washed Geisha achieving a record-breaking price of $66.5 per pound. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the LOD’s unique competition format, how it differs from COE, and highlights of the tenth edition in 2025, helping you stay ahead of global specialty coffee trends. [more…]

Ethiopia’s foreign exchange reforms have failed to stabilize the market as expected, with the gap between the official and black market exchange rates widening again, leading to soaring import costs and impacting the coffee industry. This article delves into how currency fluctuations are driving up both cultivation and transportation costs, and examines whether the government’s opening of the logistics sector can overcome port and infrastructure limitations to bring a turning point for coffee exports. [more…]

Manner’s only roastery store in Wuhan is set to cease operations on October 30, drawing significant attention from coffee enthusiasts. Opened in late 2021, this location was not only the first in the area to introduce Manner but also the sole outlet selling the brand’s own roasted coffee. This article delves into the strategic considerations behind Manner’s scaling back of its roasting business and expansion into third- and fourth-tier cities, while also examining challenges such as staff shortages in its stores. [more…]

NAYUKI’s “No Added Sugar · Black Grape” drink claims to contain zero added sucrose, with all sweetness derived from fruit. Yet its overly sweet taste has sparked controversy. Just how high is the sugar content in concentrated juice? What easily overlooked details lie behind this “healthy marketing” tactic? This article delves into common sugar-substitution strategies in the tea beverage industry and explores how to strike a balance between flavor and health. [more…]

Beyond Ethiopia’s commonly seen “Heirloom” coffee varieties, have you noticed more and more beans labeled with numerical designations such as 74158 or 74110? These numbers actually carry a history of disease-resistant breeding and reflect the commitment of local coffee farmers to both quality and yield. This article delves into the origins, classification logic, typical flavor characteristics, and international competition performance of these numbered varieties, helping you better understand every cup in your hand. [more…]

Since 2024, Brazil has been hit by persistent high temperatures, droughts, and large-scale wildfires, causing severe damage to crops and forested land, with coffee-growing regions also affected. Although some areas have recently received rainfall, short-term precipitation is insufficient to make up for the long-term water shortage, and the new harvest season's coffee production still faces pressure. This article will delve into how Brazil’s abnormal weather impacts the coffee supply chain, and explore the reasons behind current export disruptions and rising prices. [more…]

The 2024 top-tier Yemeni coffee auction made headlines with a jaw-dropping price of $526.5 per pound, setting a new national record. These coffee beans, grown under extremely arid conditions, not only received international scores exceeding 90 points but were also snapped up by a buyer from the Middle East at this astonishing price. This article will delve into the three major highlights behind the auction: resilience in cultivation amid climate adversity, the critical role of female farmers, and the innovative approach of honey processing. [more…]

Pacific Coffee is once again in the news for store closures. All of its directly operated stores in Zhuhai will cease operations by mid-October, leaving only three franchised outlets, marking a continued contraction of this brand that was once China’s second-largest coffee chain. From its former peak of nearly 500 stores to now having only around 100 locations remaining on the mainland, this article details the specifics of the Zhuhai closures, the brand’s recent downsizing trajectory, and explores consumers’ complex feelings about its future as well as market observations. [more…]

Starbucks’ 2024 Halloween exclusive ‘Dark Pumpkin Frappuccino’ will launch on October 22, sparking discussion with its all-black appearance. This article provides an in-depth look at this Frappuccino, which features a black caramel sauce made with edible charcoal, covering everything from its formulation origins and actual flavor profile, to comparisons with previous versions released in Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. It also answers common questions such as ‘Will my mouth turn completely black?’ based on real testing, helping coffee enthusiasts fully understand this seasonal specialty drink. [more…]

Yijie Coffee (Beijing) Co., Ltd., wholly owned by Sinopec’s Yijie, has been listed on the business abnormality registry by the Changping District Market Supervision Administration in Beijing for failing to submit its annual report on time. As a key platform for Sinopec to promote its coffee business in gas station settings, Yijie Coffee has undergone various phases since its launch in 2019—from partnering with Luckin Coffee, to independent operation, and then collaborating with Tims Café. Its development trajectory highlights both the potential and challenges of the gas station coffee market. This article takes you through the journey of Yijie Coffee. [more…]

Many people think that the roasted aroma of coffee can only be achieved through dark roasting, but in fact, medium-dark roasts can also showcase rich sweetness and full-bodied texture while avoiding excessive bitterness. This article will guide you through the aroma changes in coffee from green beans to the roasting process, analyze how the Maillard reaction and caramelization affect flavor, and recommend medium-dark roast beans suitable for both pour over and espresso extraction. It will help you find a balanced and non-cloying coffee experience, while also teaching you to describe coffee flavors in everyday language. [more…]