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Below is a collection of every blog post, infographic, Weekly Skinny, and case study. This collective work just scratches the surface of what we have seen in China and can serve as your guide to this unique consumer market. For even more works on China, you can access our Weekly News here.

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Taking it a step further, HEYTEA is the first to introduce the "caffeine traffic light"

In mid-August, HEYTEA announced the launch of the "caffeine traffic light", disclosing the caffeine content of their fresh drinks. This approach helps consumers better manage their daily caffeine intake, raises the competitive standard within the milk tea industry and symbolises the need for personalisation to needs.

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Fu Lu Jia brewery: the “MIXUE” of craft beer?

In China's new first-tier, second-tier, and third-tier cities, there's a craft beer chain called "Fu Lu Jia." The brand primarily targets the budget consumer market, with an operating model and pricing structure very similar to many tea drink brands in China. It has already opened over 130 locations. The evolution of craft beer poses some interesting questions about medium-term trends.

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Can Chinese herbal bread alleviate young people’s “health anxiety”

Chinese herbal bread combines traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients with Western breadmaking techniques. While its appearance is similar to regular bread, its recipe draws from familiar traditional Chinese medicine ingredients known to young people in China. Coupled with carefully crafted marketing messages, many young individuals feel that consuming this bread can alleviate "health anxiety."

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Strolling among the clouds: exploring via ferrata in China

Over the past two years, many young Chinese thrill-seekers have taken a liking to via ferrata, a climbing activity that requires less experience while offering more spectacular scenery. It allows climbers to experience the thrill of "leaping like a crane" on steep mountain peaks, akin to ancient Chinese martial arts heroes, combining danger with allure.

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