Bridging the gap in coffee education
Education is by no means a new concept to the coffee industry, but in recent years there has been a renewed focus on developing skills...
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The US loves filter coffee – and it isn’t going anywhere
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 the number-one preparation method in the country, with 41% of “past-day” consumers using filter coffee brewers. Also known as drip coffee in the US, filter coffee has a longstanding history in the country and is vastly popular both in and out of the home. This… read more
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 the number-one preparation method in the country, with 41% of “past-day” consumers using filter coffee… read more
How can we make specialty coffee more accessible?
Across the board, specialty coffee is marketed as a superior product, in terms of its quality, sustainability, and the consumer experience. However, in the past...
The evolution of the coffee shop in the UK
Today, we’re used to seeing coffee shops on every street across the UK, and with specialty coffee consumption growing at pace, it doesn’t seem like...
Understanding the history of latte art
Latte art is one of the most recognisable symbols of coffee culture. Research from Foresight Factory shows that the number of “photogenic” coffee posts on...
The history of the US coffee shop
Coffee has been around in the US for centuries – almost as long as the country has existed. But while specialty coffee shops and independent...
The evolution of convenience store coffee
During the Covid-19 pandemic, research indicates that after fuel, gas station customers have bought more food and beverages than anything else. These products are understandably...
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...
Why are themed coffees becoming popular?
As individuals, we all have different interests and hobbies: things we enjoy and spend our free time learning about or doing. And with the rise...
Online education in the coffee sector: An overview
Even though millions of people drink coffee every day, it is a heavily differentiated product with plenty to learn about, and the coffee industry is...
Ecommerce & coffee in China
Across the coffee industry, there is a growing understanding that the Chinese coffee market is both rapidly growing and an incredible opportunity for those who...
How has digital marketing evolved in the coffee industry?
Marketing has been key to the growth of the coffee industry over the years. From the first Middle Eastern coffee houses in the 1500s to...
How has access to coffee education changed during the Covid-19 pandemic?
There’s no denying that Covid-19 has drastically changed the coffee sector through 2020 and 2021. Reports suggest that through the entirety of 2020, the value...
Exploring the market for coffee flavourings
Between August 2018 and March 2019, more than 1,000 new coffee-flavoured products were launched in the US alone. This was 30% more than the same...
How fresh is the coffee used in pods?
Coffee capsules first took the world by storm in the mid-2000s thanks to brands like Nespresso and Keurig. Since then, pod consumption has shown no...
Changing your business’ coffee strategy after Covid-19
As of August 2021, more than 4.2 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered around the world. While exact numbers vary heavily from country to...
White coffee around the world
Around the world, people order “white coffees” every single day. But did you know that depending on where they are, the definition can actually change?...