How to pair specialty coffee and cheese
Cakes, pastries, biscuits, chocolate and ice cream – around the world, many people enjoy these foods with a cup of coffee. The sweet flavours of...
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Does drinking too much coffee cause stomach problems?
Over the years, there has been extensive research into the health benefits of coffee. Medical experts and nutritionists alike agree that coffee’s high antioxidant content...
How is decaf coffee made?
Although many people around the world drink coffee to increase their caffeine intake, a significant proportion of coffee drinkers opt for decaffeinated or low-caffeine coffee....
Exploring trends in experimental coffee processing
When it comes to coffee production, processing is one of the most important steps. As well as being key for preserving quality, processing can also...
Exploring the evolution of Jamaica’s coffee industry
The Caribbean has a rich history of coffee production. In fact, some of the earliest commercial coffee farms were established in Jamaica and Haiti in...
Exploring the impact of long-term sustainable coffee sourcing
Over the past several years, global coffee consumption has been increasing. In the International Coffee Organisation’s February 2022 report, the organisation estimated a global deficit...
Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry
In recent years, direct trade has become increasingly prominent in specialty coffee. The idea is simple: by reducing the number of intermediaries in the supply...
Which material should your grinder burrs be made from?
It’s widely known in the coffee sector that if you want to make great espresso, you need more than just a high-end espresso machine –...
What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?
Around the world, coffee pod consumption continues to grow at pace. By 2025, the global market is expected to be worth over US $29 billion....
Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market
By 2027, the global coffee capsule market is predicted to be worth more thannUS $51 billion. However, this staggering growth has also led to vast...
Are reusable coffee pods a viable option?
Around the world, the number of coffee capsule machines in homes and offices has surged over the past couple of decades – with no signs...
Exploring the history of coffee cake
When searching the term “coffee cake”, Google pulls up around 2.4 billion results. But the top search results may differ depending on your location. Around...
Exploring Sicilian coffee production
In the summer of 2021, the first-ever domestically-grown coffee was produced in Sicily. The 30kg cherry harvest was grown by Arturo Morettino and his son...
How long does green coffee stay fresh for?
How green coffee is stored is key to cup quality. Good storage maintains the cup profile of a coffee, while poor storage can detract from...
Should you microwave coffee?
Temperature is one of the most widely discussed topics in coffee, particularly when we talk about green bean storage, roast profile, and brewing. As a...
What is the pistachio latte?
As its name might suggest, the pistachio latte is simple: a milk-based beverage flavoured with pistachio. The pistachio flavour typically comes in the form of...