May 12, 2022

Exploring the language of specialty coffee

When you’re buying beans or visiting specialty coffee shops, you might come across terms like third wave, single origin, micro lot, or artisan. For those...

December 2, 2021

What is the fourth wave of coffee? Scalability, not science

The fourth wave of coffee remains an elusive concept in the industry. There are a range of definitions, all of which indicate change and evolution...

September 7, 2021

Coffee culture in New Zealand

Despite the fact that there are only around 5 million people in New Zealand, the country has long since been renowned for its love of...

March 2, 2021

“Coffee is part of the restaurant”: Exploring Slow Food philosophy in the coffee sector

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly automated and accelerated, and the way we eat and drink has not been spared. Takeaway food...

February 9, 2021

Sugar in coffee: Exploring an age-old habit

All around the world, people add sugar or sweeteners to their coffee, and have done so for centuries.  Although third wave coffee consumers generally lean...

September 21, 2020

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...