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Key takeaways Increasing consumption of specialty coffee starts with flavour first; the story follows the sensory experience. Baristas can shift from education to exceptional, intentional hospitality. Validating existing flavour preferences is key, then guiding people toward better coffee. Accessible language matters as much as accessible pricing. The USDA's latest report predicts that global coffee production and consumption will both reach record highs in 2025/26. Production is estimated at 178.8 million… read more
Key takeaways Increasing consumption of specialty coffee starts with flavour first; the story follows the sensory experience. Baristas can shift from education to exceptional, intentional hospitality. Validating existing flavour preferences is key, then guiding people toward better coffee. Accessible language… read more
Key takeaways Increasing consumption of specialty coffee starts with flavour first; the story follows the sensory experience. Baristas can shift from education to exceptional, intentional...
Infused coffees took the industry by storm in the late 2010s. Some claim these new processing methods meet demand for unique flavour profiles and improve...
Specialty coffee is always looking for new ways to elevate the customer experience. In recent years, more and more cafés have invested in automated brewing...
In an increasingly interconnected world, our food systems have become more and more global. Many of us consume fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients produced thousands...
Coffee shops are the “third place”: an integral part of society where people can meet and interact in a number of ways. But in an...
There are many ways to enjoy specialty coffee and play around with flavour perception, ranging from using different-shaped cups to even aerating coffee. But a...
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. In fact, in the National Coffee Association’s most recent 2024 National Coffee Data Trends...
Now more than ever, there is an abundance of products catering to younger generations. From functional beverages and flavoured waters to smoothies and teas, younger...
In specialty coffee, there’s a set of information included on coffee packaging which has become something of a requirement. Origin, processing method, variety, and roast...
The satisfaction of drinking a well-prepared cup of filter coffee is an experience many of us – coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike – understand. Whether...
Whether you like it or not, decaf coffee is immensely popular for an obvious reason: some people want (or may need) to reduce their caffeine...
The US’ love for filter coffee has been well-documented over the years. Research from the National Coffee Association (NCA) in 2023 ranked filter coffee as...
It’s fair to say that many countries across the world have been – and are still – experiencing various levels of economic downturn over the...
Located on the Indochinese Peninsula, Thailand is one of the top 25 coffee producing countries in the world – and the third-largest in Southeast Asia....
In recent years, we have clearly seen that specialty coffee is becoming more and more popular around the world. While the US and Europe remain...
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...