Coffee culture is warming up in China – in 2014 it was estimated to be worth $1.9 million, forecast to grow another 14% by 2016. And hot on the heels of global giants like Starbucks and Costa Coffee, Korean brand Maan Coffee is grinding out its own niche in the marketplace.

You might be used to a dash of milk or a lump of sugar in your morning coffee, but how about some butter and MCT oils? Drinking Bulletproof Coffee is touted as a way to kick-start the brain and stimulate weight loss, but are these claims legitimate or just the unfounded boasts of another fad drink?

Latte art is making China fall in love with coffee. While the caffeinated beverage has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years, appreciation for the artistry that surrounds what goes into the perfect cup is more important in China than ever. And Starbucks is jumping on the bandwagon.

Just one liquid is trusted to complement Chinese cuisines; ‘lü chá’ – green tea. In a bid to lure drinkers of China’s native firewater Baijiu, Bacardi believes it can transform Chinese dining and drinking culture by distilling green tea leaves to create a pure tea spirit. Will it catch on?