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Coffee
From bean to cup, we look at all aspects of the global coffee industry, taking in crops, stocks, cafes and more.
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
At Mesa by José Avillez, the restaurant’s namesake chef (left) works closely with head chef Herlander Fernandes to craft a menu that reinterprets Portuguese cuisine for international diners in Macau.

Mesa by José Avillez celebrates artistry of Portuguese cuisine in Macau

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Terrible Baby at Eaton HK is throwing a Back to the Future party on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Handout

The best New Year’s Eve countdown parties in Hong Kong for ringing in 2026

Beloved Hong Kong bar The Daily Tot, one day after its closure this month. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Looking back on a bruising year for Hong Kong’s bar industry

rench onion soup gratinated with Salers, Comté and Gruyère cheese at Somm. Photo: Handout

Dish in Focus: French onion soup at Somm

Dried abalone in golden premium chicken broth at Yong Fu, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Yong Fu’s Ningbo cuisine evolution, from Shanghai tradition to Hong Kong fusion

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Mason Pocket, one of several new coffee shops in Hong Kong to visit in January, offers plenty of natural sunlight and an array of pastries that are baked in-house. Photo: Instagram/kwanheiting
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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops from which to start the new year in January 2026

A handful of new spots are worth a visit this month, from a pet-friendly place to Hong Kong’s only ice drip speciality coffee shop.

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Coffee isn’t just a drink. How to use the beans as a seasoning

New Openings

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from a quiet coffee shop to Yunnan cuisine

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Mouthing Off | Want the best coffee in the morning? Improve your brew from the grounds up

Using the right grinder can make for more full-bodied coffee with a richer smell and more intense taste, experts say – but they’re not cheap.

Grinding you own coffee can give you a better tasting brew, but which grinder should you use? Photo: Shutterstock
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Seaside and sunshine: Sai Kung offers fertile grounds for independent cafes

Sai Kung’s sleepy seaside vibe has made it a popular spot for independently run cafes serving up good coffee and a dose of community.

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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to snuggle down at in December 2025

From a soothing space with books and cake to a Korean-style cafe and new branches of popular hang-outs, these cafes offer coffee and comfort.

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Cockroach coffee: China museum assures drinkers that US$6 insect brew is safe

Bug-themed venue in capital city offers visitors range of caffeine boosts laced with yellow mealworms, digestive juices of carnivorous plant.

An insect museum in China has introduced a unique coffee brew made from cockroach powder and dried yellow mealworms. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
Yum China

KFC, Pizza Hut operator Yum China pushes rapid expansion into lower-tier cities

The initiative is expected to increase the fast-food operator’s total number of mainland China stores to 30,000 by 2030.

Donald Trump

Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods, in inflation U-turn

The move marks a sharp reversal from the US president, who has insisted that his import duties are not fuelling higher grocery prices.

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From chains to viral cafes, Shanghai is a city that loves coffee a latte

Artisanal brews, lattes in naan cups, experimental flavours – Shanghai’s coffee culture makes the city a must-explore for caffeine lovers.

The inside of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery along West Nanjing Road in Shanghai. The city is fast becoming the world’s most compelling coffee city. Photo: Shutterstock
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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops worth a double shot in November

These 5 coffee shops offer elegance, industrial chic and minimalism – one, opened by a champion barista, has a stunning, churchlike interior.

PMQ’s Coffee Agenda will take place between October 31 and November 2, 2025, in Central on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Coffee Agenda
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Video | Inclusive philosophy brews up success for Toko Kopi Tuku

Founder’s vision to offer high-quality coffee at affordable prices and put money back into communities has resonated with Indonesians.

New Openings

The buzziest new places in Hong Kong, from Zozzona to Bistro Hoi An

Enjoy a slice of The Controversial at Emmer Pizzeria, or grab a coffee eggnog at Hong Kong airport’s new Urban Coffee Roaster.

China-Latin America relations

China envoy vows deeper Brazil ties, denounces US ‘jungle’ law in tariff showdown

Ambassador slams ‘some major powers, obsessed with power supremacy’, and calls Beijing’s ties with Brazil ‘a model for the Global South’.

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Speaking at the opening of the annual Brazil-China Business Council meeting, Ambassador Zhu Qingqiao tells business leaders, senior Brazilian officials and diplomats that Beijing was committed to sustainable development and building a “world-class” business environment. Photo: Igor Patrick
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s fashion retailers look to cafes to restore chicness to their brands

Retailers from Uniqlo to Dior use cafes as a marketing tool to reconnect with young consumers.

Uniqlo started offering customers coffee last year. Photo: Handout
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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to visit in October, such as a pet-friendly cafe

From a pet-friendly spot in Causeway Bay to a stationery shop collab at the airport, here are some spots to get your caffeine fix this month.

China exports

Yunnan, China’s coffee capital, grinds out exports to meet global demand

The southwestern province is logging massive coffee exports in 2025 as bean prices go up and orders come in from more than 30 countries.

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On the Menu | Hey, digital nomads – coffee shops are not your personal office

Coffee shops are great third spaces, but one filled with people on laptops nursing the dregs of a drink for hours is miserable for owners.

People use their laptops at a Starbucks in Seoul. Too many cafes like this are filled with digital nomads who nurse a single coffee for hours on end, Charmaine Mok says. Photo: Shutterstock
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China’s Yunnan cafe launches unique latte made from prized mushrooms for US$3 a cup

Detractors describe specially blended caffeine drink as ‘a waste of good food’ while others say it is simply ‘delicious’.

China’s private sector

Imports from China account for more than 5 million Brazilian jobs, study says

Export-related jobs described as higher-paying, but imports’ impact deeper, report says.

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What’s behind Asia’s new obsession with cafe parties?

As the region’s nightlife reinvents itself in a post-pandemic world, a new wave of social events – sober and sun-drenched – has emerged.

The growth of coffee parties in Asia is fuelled by a generation of health-conscious young people seeking connection after the pandemic. Photo: Handout
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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to visit in September 2025

New cafes this month include a popular chain’s branch at Hong Kong International Airport and two cult coffee shops’ relocations.

Kactus Koffee has opened its second location in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/slowmo.chi
China-Africa relations

Booming coffee class and zero-tariff policy drive China’s push for African beans

Africa’s coffee exports to China grew 70.4 per cent in the first quarter, with more deals expected to satisfy the discerning middle class.

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Brazil

China opens door to Brazilian coffee as US slaps on new tariff

Move is expected to boost Brazilian coffee shipments as Chinese demand is rising.

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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to visit in August, from Central to Yuen Long

These new venues offer signature blends and drinks, snacks, places to relax and refuel, and one even lets you bring your pet.

Twist on Coffee is the newest pet-friendly spot in Hong Kong. It is currently doing its soft-opening from Tuesdays to Sundays.
Starbucks

Starbucks China attracts over 20 suitors amid 8% quarterly revenue jump

Coffee chain is working to identify a strategic partner with a like-minded vision and values to capture opportunities in China, CEO says.

People visit the Starbucks booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing this month. Photo: Reuters
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Craving a cup of Italian coffee in Venice? Your barista may be Chinese

Cafes run by Chinese migrants have become a common sight in Italy, but behind each cup of coffee is a bittersweet story of cultural identity.

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The unlikely reinvention of Hong Kong’s cafe scene

As rents rise and work-from-home fades, the city’s cafes are transforming into creative sanctuaries for a generation craving connection.

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