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“WE PRINT GOOD STUFF ABOUT COFFEE.”                                                                                       FROM THE EDITORS





                                                                                                                                 Another year is coming to an end,  and what a year it has been! We’ve seen so many
                                                                                                                          changes and had to adapt to new situations. Now, as we look ahead to the next year, we’re
                                                                                                                          especially excited to present to you the theme of this issue: Youth, the Freedom of Grabbing
                                                                                                                          Coffee Anytime, and the New Generation.
                                                                                                                                 Although coffee is known as the drink of the world and has become a way of life, it
                                                                                                                          is undeniable that its main consumer group is still young people, and their demand has led
                                                                                                                          it to be a smarter consumer experience. But can a more smart consumption experience itself
                                                                                                                          bring a freer, more comfortable coffee life? With this question in mind, we sorted out the
                                                                                                                          connection between smart consumption, convenience and quality coffee products and the
                                                                                                                          specialty coffee industry, as well as the real meaning of consuming specialty coffee, expect-
                                                                                                                          ing to find a balance between coffee representing a new generation and the real value of
                                                                                                                          specialty coffee consumption. We ask you to put your thinking cap on for our Cover Story,
                                                                                                                          where we explore how we can bridge the gap between coffee producers and consumers so
                                                                                                                          that both understand the value of the product beyond ever-changing trends.
                                                                                                                                 What has to be admitted is there is so much potential in young people, you can find
                                                                                                                          some incredible young people making waves in the world of coffee, tea, and ice cream al-
                                                                                                                          ready in this issue. Free spirit and fresh ideas blend together in our Design column, while
        Coffee t&i (China)                                                                                                our Origin column explores new possibilities for coffee cultivation in Sicily. We also return
        To keep updated about the coffee   Resources                    South Korea
        society, please follow us:       China                          Sissi Xiao                                        to Melbourne for our latest Cafe Hopping, where our local contributor introduces you to
              @coffeeteaimag             Nicole Ou                      #4906, Block 107, 297 Tanhy-                      some of the latest and greatest cafes that are popping up around this hip city. Our Opinion
                                         No.23, Lane 1157, Middle Yan’an   eon-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si,
        Publisher                        Rd., Jing’an District, Shanghai,   Gyeonggi-do, South Korea                      columnists offer their takes on the way OATLY is leading the new generation, and how
        Shanghai CTI Media Co.,Ltd.      China                          +82 010 2314 1024                                 complexities such as convenience and sustainability shape the world of specialty coffee.
                                         +86 21 6333 9299               +82 031 919 8118                                         Our tea explorations take us to the United States, where we visit a tea farm in South
        Managing Editor                  cti@coffeeteaimagazine.com     sissi10.24@hotmail.com
        Nicole Ou                                                                                                         Carolina and discover the story of North America’s classic tea. In Ice Cream, we meet some
                                         Singapore                      Australia                                         of the young people who are making waves in the world of gelato, we discover some unique
        Editor                           Suvin                          Dolo Coffee Supplies                              flavor combinations with the help of tea, and we take a deep dive into a new wacky flavored
        Vasileia Fanarioti               Noel Building,50 Playfair Road,   428 Johnston Street, Abbotsford                world. Youth represents the future, while actively shaping the present. However, it is im-
        Anna Zhang                       #07-03 Singapore 367995        VIC 3067, Melbourne, Australia
                                         +65 91092588                    +61 3 9415 6696                                  portant to remember that every generation has something to offer, and that we can all learn
        Proofreader                      cti@coffeeteaimagazine.com     contact@dolo.com.au                               from each other. What matters most is an open mind, a willingness to experiment, and a
        Vasileia Fanarioti
                                         Vietnam                        The contents of this publica-                     passion for discovery. So, let’s all raise a cup (of coffee, tea, or ice cream, of course!) to
        Design                           Vuong Boi Nghi                 tion must not be reproduced                       ourselves, to each other, and to the exciting times ahead.
        Jun Guan                         3rd Fl, Yoco Building, 41 Nguyen   in whole or in part without
        Jiarong Xie                      Thi Minh Khai St., Dist 1, HCMC,   written permission from the
                                         Vietnam                        publisher. For any permission
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        Zeddy Chen                       aki@coffeeteaimagazine.com     cti@coffeeteaimagazine.com                                                     -------  CTI Editor Team



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