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Mr. Brown Coffee

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Mr. Brown Coffee
A can of Macadamia nut flavor of Mr. Brown
Product typeIced coffee , canned coffee
OwnerKing Car Group
CountryTaiwan
Introduced1982; 44 years ago (1982)
Related brandsCoffee, milkshake
MarketsTaiwan, Asia

Mr. Brown Coffee (Chinese: 伯朗咖啡; pinyin: Bólǎng Kāfēi) is a series of canned coffee products produced by King Car Group of Taiwan. It was launched in 1982.[1] Mr. Brown Coffee is sold in 240ml steel cans and 330ml plastic bottles. Varieties include original, espresso, cappuccino, vanilla, Colombian, Macadamia nut, Black and Blue Mountain Style.[2]

History

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As part of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal, it was discovered that the same melamine-contaminated milk was being used for Mr. Brown instant coffee mixes.[3] The company then switched to New Zealand-sourced milk for their products.[citation needed]

A Mr. Brown Coffee vending machine in Taiwan

In 2019, to celebrate Brunei's 35th National Day, Mr. Brown released specially designed cans featuring Bruneian landmarks such as the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. In 2021, Mr. Brown also designed cans featuring Bruneinean front-liners with a message of "Together We Can Achieve The Target" which implies Brunei's full vaccinations target of 80% by the end of 2021. In 2022, to also celebrate Brunei's 38th National Day, Mr. Brown designed cans featuring a message that says "Proud to be Orang Brunei".

As of January 2019, Mr. Brown Cafe operated 38 locations around Taiwan.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. "從檳榔攤紅到歐洲賣場!台灣傳奇飲料「伯朗咖啡」究竟多厲害?揭秘罐裝咖啡製作過程" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). The Storm Media. 2019-02-23. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  2. 楊雅民 (2006-06-18). "《品牌故事》金車集團金雞母 伯朗咖啡 內外通吃" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Liberty Times. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  3. "FDA warns of instant coffee in U.S. from China". Reuters. Reuters. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
  4. Chang, Hsiung-feng; Mazzetta, Matthew (1 January 2020). "Mr. Brown Café confirms closing of 8 locations". Central News Agency. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
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