茶咖日报｜中国将对非洲53个建交国零关税，利好非洲咖啡出口

Group 1: Coffee Industry in China - China will implement zero tariffs on coffee imports from 53 African countries, benefiting African coffee exports [1] - Africa accounts for approximately 12% of global coffee production and is a major supplier of coffee beans to China [1] - In 2023, China imported $170 million worth of coffee from Africa, with a compound annual growth rate of 41.9% from 2014 to 2023 [1] - The Chinese coffee market is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected industry scale of 313.3 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting an 18.1% year-on-year growth [1] - The current tariff on coffee beans from certain African countries is 8%, and the zero tariff will save $320 per ton in duties and $41.2 per ton in VAT, enhancing market opportunities for African coffee [1] Group 2: New Developments in Coffee Brands - Blue Bottle Coffee opened its 13th store in mainland China, located in Shanghai, featuring a design that incorporates LEGO creative elements [4] - MOMOKAWA, a coffee brand from Macau, is set to open its first store in mainland China at Shenzhen Bay MixC, having previously operated a pop-up store in 2024 [5] - MOMOKAWA specializes in handmade desserts, light meals, and unique beverages, with a focus on a tranquil and focused atmosphere inspired by Stoicism [5][6]