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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.
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.
\"It's not just about caffeine,\" says one farmer. \"This crop brews education for our kids and better healthcare.\"
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