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August 21, 2023

Does olive oil coffee have a place in specialty coffee?

Beverage innovation is plentiful in the specialty coffee sector. Whether it’s using new brewing methods or adding unique ingredients, more and more coffee shops are creating specially-crafted drinks to stand out. One of the most recent examples is olive oil coffee, made popular by Starbucks earlier this year. In February 2023, the chain launched its new Oleato beverage line. The range of hot and cold coffee drinks are infused with… read more

Beverage innovation is plentiful in the specialty coffee sector. Whether it’s using new brewing methods or adding unique ingredients, more and more coffee shops are creating specially-crafted drinks to stand out. One of the most recent examples is olive oil… read more

August 24, 2020

What Is A Long Black?

Ask for a long black in a coffee shop and you’ll get something that might look similar to an americano at first glance. Dig a...

June 15, 2020

What Is a Ristretto?

When you want a concentrated coffee drink without additions or frills, you’ll order an espresso. This coffee shop staple is enjoyed around the world –...

May 25, 2020

What’s a Macchiato Coffee?

‘Macchiato’ is an Italian word that loosely translates to ‘marked’ – and is commonly used to describe the coffee beverage of the same name. Ask...

March 16, 2020

What Is a Cappuccino & How Has It Developed Over Time?

The cappuccino is a staple in coffee shops all over the world. It’s classically characterised by its dry, foamed milk top. However, it’s not as...

March 2, 2020

What Is a Cortado?

A customer walks into your coffee shop and orders a cortado. Depending on your perspective or where you are in the world, you could give...

February 25, 2020

An Exploration of Greek Frappés

From its humble beginnings at a trade fair to its reinvention as a staple by global second wave giants, the Greek Frappé has a confusing...

February 24, 2020

A Complete Guide to The Greek Freddo

For decades, Greeks have enjoyed the Freddo as a way to cool down while enjoying coffee, and it’s a drink that’s both deeply ingrained in...

March 10, 2017

Seed to Bottle: Behind The Scenes in a Cold Brew Factory

In the specialty industry, that most probably takes advantage of plastic temperature control, you’ll frequently hear two words: “micro” and “fresh”. Freshly roasted microlots straight...