How have coffee competitions changed in recent years?
Many events take place in the coffee industry every year, but none are arguably more exciting than competitions. With a growing number of championships and...
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How difficult is it to open a roastery after being a head roaster?
Like many other seasoned coffee professionals, head roasters have to spend years honing their skills and knowledge to reach their level of expertise. So eventually,...
Why are digital coffee printers becoming more popular?
It’s fair to say that most customers expect baristas to pour latte art for their milk-based coffee drinks – and rightly so. Not only do...
Exploring the evolution of the AeroPress
For some years now, the AeroPress has been one of the most beloved manual brewers in the specialty coffee sector. Industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts...
Why are more musicians launching their own coffee brands?
Coffee and music have a deep rooted connection. If you walk into a coffee shop anywhere in the world, you’re likely to hear some kind...
How have career opportunities changed in specialty coffee?
We’ve seen many changes in the specialty coffee sector over the last ten or so years. From the rise of plant milks to an increasing...
How do reusable coffee cups contribute to a circular economy?
It’s no secret that like many other industries, the coffee sector produces significant amounts of waste. From production to consumption, it’s believed the global coffee...
How can producers & roasters develop specific flavour profiles for specialty coffee?
In today’s ever-changing specialty coffee sector, there are many different variables which affect a coffee’s flavour profile. From altitude and harvest time to processing technique...
How are cold coffee beverages changing?
Ten or so years ago, the only cold beverages available on café menus were limited to a number of iced drinks. Fast forward to today...
How can specialty coffee producers work with traders to add value to their coffee?
When we think of “relationship coffee”, the first thing that comes to mind is often the nature of direct trade partnerships between producers and roasters....
How can specialty coffee shops use automation to improve extraction?
In specialty coffee shops around the world, there has never been more of a focus on improving coffee extraction. One of the biggest skills any...
How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?
For some time now, the conversation around water quality for coffee has become more and more prominent across the global specialty coffee sector. Coffee shops...
Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?
It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. From producers to roasters to coffee shop...
How can coffee shops use cold coffee drinks to diversify their menu?
There’s no denying how popular cold coffee has become. Around the world, these beverages have become a staple of coffee shop menus – not just...
Coffee roasters: Where do you go after being a head roaster?
Career progression is important for any working professional, and the same goes for those in the specialty coffee sector. For many in the industry, opportunities...
Why is precision so important for espresso machines?
Since the world’s first espresso machine was patented by Angelo Moriondo in 1884, design has come a long way. Between becoming more sleek and modern...