Move over, tea—China’s 50,000+ coffee shops are brewing up a storm! ☕ From the high-altitude farms of Xizang to Yunnan’s century-old plantations, a java-fueled transformation is reshaping rural communities and urban tastes alike.
CGTN’s Gasthoori Manickam trekked deep into the Nujiang River mountains, trading her mic for a coffee sapling to explore how small beans are creating big opportunities. 🌄 \"It's not just about caffeine,\" says one farmer. \"This crop brews education for our kids and better healthcare.\"
Yunnan now grows 98% of China’s coffee, blending tradition with tech like AI-assisted harvesting. Meanwhile, Xizang’s new coffee farms thrive at 3,000 meters—proving innovation grows best in rich soil. 🌱
Young entrepreneurs are reinventing the game: think coffee-themed B&Bs and TikTok-ready \"bean to cup\" experiences. As global demand rises, China’s coffee wave shows how rural revitalization can taste deliciously modern.
