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The 2025 holiday season is approaching, and it’s time to start thinking of gifts for friends and family, including the coffee professionals and enthusiasts we know. From bags of roasted coffee to barista accessories, hand grinders, manual brewers, and portable espresso machines, there is an ever-growing range of coffee-related products to suit a number of budgets. To get into the festive spirit as December nears, here is the 2025 Perfect… read more
The 2025 holiday season is approaching, and it’s time to start thinking of gifts for friends and family, including the coffee professionals and enthusiasts we know. From bags of roasted coffee to barista accessories, hand grinders, manual brewers, and portable… read more
Culturally, matcha was never meant to be rushed or diluted. Its traditional preparation is meditative, involving careful measurement and whisking. But in today’s café environment,...
Soaring green coffee costs are squeezing roasters’ margins, forcing them to raise retail prices to stay in business. The demand for matcha, functional and RTD...
Global demand for matcha has skyrocketed in recent years, driven by social media and Japan’s post-pandemic tourist boom. Matcha production nearly tripled between 2010 and...
Starbucks recently updated its dress code for better “consistency” among staff. Baristas in North American stores now have to wear solid black tops with any...
The wine industry has heavily influenced specialty coffee, from processing to appreciation of origin and terroir. Many specialty coffee shops and roasters serve wine, extending...
Roasters are under more financial pressure than ever; costs for green coffee, labour, packaging, energy, and equipment are steadily increasing. More roasters are relying on...
The 2025 Best of Panama recently set a new world record for coffee prices; Hacienda La Esmeralda received US $30,204/kg for its washed Gesha. Luxury...
The specialty coffee and craft beer industries have followed similar trajectories over the last two decades, experiencing explosive growth in the early 2010s. But today,...
Coffee shops are a “third place” between home and work, defined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in 1989, catering to the social needs of local communities....
In recent years, drink customisation has evolved from a novelty into a strategic cornerstone for coffee shops around the world. Gen Z consumers, in particular,...
Gen Z are “completely overwhelmed” by stress. Up to 50% of people in this demographic report being unable to function properly on a regular basis...
Specialty coffee shops have two essential purposes: to serve excellent coffee and offer exceptional customer service. But as global specialty coffee consumption has grown, the...
Matcha is having its moment. From small independent specialty coffee shops to larger chains, the vibrant green tea powder is taking over menus. Younger consumers,...
Italy has long been a bastion of traditional coffee culture. Thanks to the advent of the espresso machine in the 1880s, many Italians have held...
For roasters and coffee shops, visibility and connection with their consumer base have never been more crucial. With sustained high coffee prices and rising operational...
Current market challenges mean it’s never been harder to operate a coffee business – and this includes marketing and branding. High and volatile green coffee...