What Is A Chai Latte?
The chai latte is hot, milky, fragrant, gently spicy, and popular in cafés everywhere. However, despite the fact that it’s served in coffee shops and ...read more
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What Happens To Coffee Grounds After They’re Used?
We know that the coffee industry has an impact on the environment. Every step of the coffee supply chain, from growing and processing to shipping ...read more
What Is A Café Con Leche?
Although the words “café con leche” literally translate into English as “coffee with milk”, making the drink isn’t quite that simple. There are dozens of ...read more
What’s The Difference Between Americano And Filter Coffee?
To people who don’t know too much about coffee, a cup of filter coffee may look the same as a coffee shop americano. However, the ...read more
What Is Coffee Leaf Tea?
The most valuable part of a coffee plant is its cherry. After harvesting and processing, it gives us the beans which we roast, grind, and ...read more
Three Ways To Cut Down On Coffee Waste At Home
Are you drinking more coffee at home? You’re not alone. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, home coffee consumption has increased as coffee shop sales have gone ...read more
What Is A Matcha Latte?
The matcha latte first emerged on coffee shop menus a few years ago, and it has seen a considerable rise in popularity over a relatively ...read more
Do Different Materials Affect The Flavour Of Your Coffee?
You’ve picked out your favourite origin from your favourite roaster, bought your coffee, and brewed it to perfection. It might seem like there’s nothing left ...read more
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 ...read more
Should You Open A Pop-Up Coffee Shop?
Opening a coffee shop can be expensive. Alongside buying stock and hiring staff, you also have to look for available premises, which is a major ...read more
“100% Arabica”: What Does It Mean?
Choosing a coffee can be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the terms used on packaging. A common label you’ll see is the claim that the ...read more
Responsible Coffee Cupping During Covid-19
Professionals cup coffee to observe the quality, aroma, and flavours of a coffee. Cupping is typically carried out in groups, generally to foster discussion and ...read more
Reducing Your Coffee Shop’s Milk Wastage
Ingredient waste can be costly for your coffee shop. While it rarely occurs in large quantities, the cost of an errant splash or spill of ...read more
How to Build an Espresso Blend
A good, well-balanced espresso shot can be enjoyed on its own or as part of another drink. However, to create an espresso that has a ...read more
Customising Your Specialty Coffee Offerings According to Season
Does your coffee shop customise its menu with seasonal coffee offerings? While coffee beans are available all year round, different harvest seasons take place at ...read more
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 – ...read more