Skip to main content
Tag

China

Hu Ying Hu YingCoffee Stories

Hu Ying

Under the flickering lights of Dublin’s 2016 World Barista Championship, Hu Ying stood trembling, her hands steadying a pour-over as China’s hopes rested on her shoulders. In a tea-dominated nation, she dared to chase a dream, her heart racing with the weight of being an early pioneer. Born into a…
IMNAB
June 9, 2025
Wang Chuan hopehi wang chuanCoffee Stories

Wang Chuan

Snow falls softly on Shenyang’s quiet streets, blanketing the northern Chinese city in a hush that feels eternal. Inside a small apartment, Wang Chuan, a photographer with a restless heart, flips through snapshots of a Taipei café, its warm lights cutting through the evening chill. It’s 2016, and he’s just…
IMNAB
April 25, 2025
Hu Han Hu Han_barista_ Müller cafe_ShenyangCoffee Stories

Hu Han

Hu Han doesn’t stride into Müller Cafe like a big shot. More often, he’s the guy in the back, fiddling with a grinder or hauling a bag of beans, a big smile breaking through when you catch his eye. At 25, he’s the co-owner of this cozy spot in Shenyang,…
IMNAB
April 4, 2025
Li Tao Li Tao Eclair Coffee Scale DesignerCoffee Stories

Li Tao

Li Tao’s passion for coffee led him to trade a decade of engineering for a world of brewing precision. Discover his inspiring coffee journey.
IMNAB
January 31, 2025
Vera Li Vera LiCoffee Stories

Vera Li

Firstly, we have Vera Li from Cafe Elements, a green coffee bean buyer company in China that sources its beans from Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador. Cafe Elements started as a personal desire for Vera to change the narrative of the coffee industry in China, as she was formerly in the…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
March 31, 2024
Xiao Xia Xiao xia, Reshine in ChinaCoffee Stories

Xiao Xia

In the bustling lanes of Shenyang, China, where specialty coffee is still blossoming, Xiao Xia stands as a testament to what female entrepreneurs can achieve in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her story is not just about the aromatic allure of coffee but about a resilient journey marked by passion, innovation,…
IMNAB
December 31, 2023
Catherine Gu Catherine Gu 顾娘娘Coffee Stories

Catherine Gu

In the world of coffee, where the aroma of freshly ground beans can tell a story of passion and dedication, Catherine Gu, known affectionately as Empress Gu in the coffee community in China, stands out not just as a connoisseur but as a beacon for all who cherish the humble…
IMNAB
November 8, 2023