Filter vs Espresso In The US And Europe
It’s no secret that the US and European coffee markets are vastly different. Both import and consume a huge amount of coffee. ICO consumption levels...
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How can we encourage more people to start drinking specialty coffee?
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
Comparing Soft Drink And Coffee Consumption
Soft drinks (such as sodas and colas) are immensely popular all across the world. And while we know the market for coffee is similarly huge,...
The Growth Of Drive-Thru Coffee
The words “drive-thru” make most people think of fast food. The concept was born in the 1930s, as a way of ordering and receiving cooked...
A Brief History Of Coffee Pods
In 2018, a staggering 59 billion coffee capsules were produced. In the same year, the global coffee pods market was valued at almost US $1.3...
Exploring The Relationship Between Specialty Coffee & Podcasts
Podcasts are a popular medium for reaching niche audiences through a combination of interviews, storytelling, and interaction. In the past few years, several specialty coffee...
Inside Ukraine’s Booming Coffee Scene
Historically, Ukraine hasn’t been well known for its specialty coffee consumption. As it’s become one of Europe’s fastest coffee shop growing markets, this could change...
Exploring RTD Cold Brew’s Rising Popularity
Cold brew is a popular drink in today’s specialty coffee market, with many consumers choosing it as an alternative to soda in the Ready To...
Why Are Specialty Coffee Capsules Growing in Popularity?
For coffee consumers, capsules have traditionally been a compromise: greater convenience, lower quality. Yet as they grow in popularity, specialty coffee versions are also on...
How To Support Your Local Roaster During Social Distancing
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly and dramatically impacted the world we live in, in a relatively short period of time. Due to its rapid spread,...
Exploring Millennial Trends in Specialty Coffee
If there’s one thing the millennial demographic around the world have in common, it’s a taste for coffee. As this group makes up a major...
The Rise of Specialty Coffee in Tea-Loving Britain
Britain is a diverse cultural tapestry brought together by the love of a good cuppa. But that cup is increasingly likely to contain coffee rather...
A Brief History of Coffee Consumption
How did humans create coffee? Why? And how did we end up here, with world coffee championships and an industry worth US $30 billion in...
59% of US Coffee Drinkers Choose “Gourmet”
The NCA’s 2017 National Coffee Drinking Trends was launched at their annual convention this weekend, and it’s good news for the coffee industry. In the US,...
Is Korea The Future of Specialty Coffee Technology?
Café Show Korea kicks off in just a few days, and we’ve spoken to some experts on the Korean coffee scene about what you can...
Interview: Where Next for Spanish Specialty Coffee?
Kim Ossenblock, aka Barista Kim, is a Q-grader, Authorised SCAE Trainer (AST), and second runner-up in the World Cup Tasters Championship 2012. Oh, and he’s...
Interview: Saudi Coffee From Dallah to AeroPress
The Saudi specialty scene is new but growing fast, and if anyone knows that it’s Mohammed Alghamdi. In 2014, he experienced specialty coffee for the...