Coffee, a beloved drink that fuels our mornings and warms our spirits, has a history as rich and diverse as the cultures it has touched. But beyond its tantalising aroma and robust flavour lies a story of women who have, against all odds, played a crucial role in shaping the coffee industry from its earliest [...]
History of coffee and jazz the perfect blend Coffee and jazz are two distinct cultural phenomena that have left an indelible mark on history. Both are celebrated for their unique flavours, boldness, and ability to bring people together. When looking into the history of jazz and coffee you learn that there is a [...]
Coffee is popular and a necessity that people need for the early or late mornings, we can’t imagine starting a day without a cuppa. Similarly to anything popular, coffee has trends every year. Here are some coffee trends to keep an eye out for in 2023. 1. Natural sweeteners With everyone starting to ease into [...]
All coffee lovers start their day with a cup of joe, to set the tone for their day ahead.. It is a welcoming feeling to wake up to that slightly sweet, with fruity or nutty notes, and the silky textured liquid. But sometimes the taste or texture just seems… off. That sweet taste is [...]
The ‘new normal’ as we called it at the start of the pandemic is here to stay, as many people and companies realised. The pandemic has also affected companies differently, with some selling real estate, others asking workers to stay remote, others asking workers to return at half capacity, and others wanting workers to operate [...]
During the lockdown a lot of people have taken to brewing their own coffee. Getting their daily fix from their local coffee shop was almost impossible. And since then, so many of us have taken it upon ourselves to be our own baristas, here are five gadgets that every home barista should own. 1. A [...]
Innovation, overlooked opportunities and a harsh assessment of how we source our coffee are at the centre of how the coffee industry is pivoting itself to mitigate and overcome the challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is a look at the current situation in the industry and how it’s impacted the newest and projected trends [...]
Iced coffee has become the latest favourite for caffeine junkies around the world with market researchers Mintel reporting that in 2013 up to 20% of adult US consumers drank iced coffee, making up a third of all coffee consumers in the US. But why are coffee drinkers switching from hot to cold and which is better? Ease [...]
By CEO of Coffeequip, George Bertolis. Although there is an entire segment of the population that relies on milk alternatives due to allergies the current growth in demand for plant-based milks can be attributed to the increase in customers searching for healthier options, that aren’t linked to allegations of animal cruelty or have a smaller [...]
The coffee industry, by all accounts, is booming. According to a report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), “the global market (retail) value of the coffee sector will experience a 5.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023.” This from an industry, which Hivos.org states, was already valued at USD 200 [...]
