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Brewed in China: How a tea nation got hooked on coffee

Brewed in China: How a tea nation got hooked on coffee

Update: 2025-11-25

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In a country where tea has reigned for thousands of years, a new aroma is taking over the streets - coffee. From Shanghai’s dizzying array of cafes to the tech-fuelled rise of coffee brands and the new wave of local roasters, coffee has become China’s new cultural currency. Genevieve Woo speaks with CNA senior correspondent Tan Yew Guan to learn more about China’s java scene.

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Brewed in China: How a tea nation got hooked on coffee

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