It also sells cold drinks in a hot continent whose billion citizens are just starting to have a bit of spare cash.

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It has hot and cold food, wines, spirits, soft drinks, WiFi and usually business services, comfortable seating and reading material.

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This is why energy drinks and smart phones have been two hot categories in a cold economy.

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