The death of a young Chinese lifestyle blogger has reignited a national conversation about stomach cancer risk, late-night habits and the milk tea culture she blamed herself for.
A new Henan brand called Zhexianji sells four tiny jars of chili sauce for 268 yuan, or about $37 — roughly ten times the price of everyday Chinese chili sauce. Netizens are amused, but the bet says something about China's growing appetite for luxury pantry staples.
Abu Dhabi sovereign fund Mubadala is investing about $1 billion in Luckin Coffee alongside its controlling shareholder, a striking vote of confidence in the chain that once nearly collapsed after a fraud scandal.
A popular Chinese tech-lifestyle site's fifth guide to homemade drinks shows how specialty coffee and mocktails have become a weekend ritual for young urban Chinese, moving café culture into the living room.
A popular Chinese lifestyle guide shows how home mixologists craft cafe-style specialty coffee and drinks. It reflects a broader at-home beverage culture driven by affordable gear and social sharing.
Chinese coffee enthusiasts are crafting unique homemade beverages as specialty coffee culture grows nationwide, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques.
Shanghai has quietly become the world's most crowded coffee market, turning a daily caffeine habit into a fierce commercial arena. This beverage boom is now drawing major consumer-finance attention as global funds pour capital into domestic chains.
China now runs one of the world's largest coffee markets. From Shanghai's specialty roasters to app-driven chains, coffee has quietly become part of everyday urban life.
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