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Recent Articles

July 24, 2023

Which milk is best for latte art?

July 10, 2023

Exploring innovation in cold milk foam for coffee

January 16, 2023

How did oat milk get so popular?

December 22, 2022

Should we weigh milk in coffee shops?

December 8, 2022

What is cryodesiccation and how can it be used in coffee?

November 14, 2023

Is oat milk becoming more popular in Latin America?

Of all the commercially-available plant milks, oat milk has risen to prominence like no other. In coffee shops around the world – particularly in North America and Europe –  it’s surprising to not see cartons of oat milk in fridges or on the bar. Across other parts of the world, meanwhile, the oat milk market is growing, too. Take Latin America for example. The region has an established history of… read more

Of all the commercially-available plant milks, oat milk has risen to prominence like no other. In coffee shops around the world – particularly in North America and Europe –  it’s surprising to not see cartons of oat milk in fridges… read more

November 14, 2023

Is oat milk becoming more popular in Latin America?

Of all the commercially-available plant milks, oat milk has risen to prominence like no other. In coffee shops around the world – particularly in North...

July 24, 2023

Which milk is best for latte art?

The world over, many people enjoy milk-based coffee beverages – from flat whites and lattes to cappuccinos. In fact, an estimated 91% of all coffee...

July 10, 2023

Exploring innovation in cold milk foam for coffee

Over the past few years, cold coffee drinks have become a year-round staple in coffee shops the world over. In fact, in its 2022 Q2...

January 16, 2023

How did oat milk get so popular?

Over the past few years, it’s been impossible to ignore the meteoric rise of oat milk in specialty coffee. In fact, oat milk is so...

December 22, 2022

Should we weigh milk in coffee shops?

In the vast majority of specialty coffee shops around the world, dosing coffee is an everyday practice for preparing both espresso and filter beverages. When...

December 8, 2022

What is cryodesiccation and how can it be used in coffee?

For many industry professionals, the World Barista Championship (WBC) is a global platform for competitors to showcase the latest trends and innovations in specialty coffee....

March 23, 2022

Should we allow plant milks in the World Barista Championships?

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) exist to promote and showcase excellence in the global coffee industry. WCC competitions such as the World Barista Championships (WBC)...

January 18, 2022

Why have plant-based RTD coffee drinks become so popular?

These days, there are so many different ways to make coffee, and many more places where we can have it made for us. Whether it’s...

March 11, 2021

Plant milks & coffee: What does the future hold?

For some, a cup of coffee wouldn’t be complete without a splash of milk. It changes coffee’s mouthfeel and softens its bitterness. For decades, milk...

January 22, 2021

Why does milk foam disintegrate?

It happens to every barista at some point. A cappuccino or latte will sit on the counter for just a little too long, and its...

January 14, 2021

Do We Need To Reduce Dairy Consumption In The Coffee Sector?

For some, coffee and milk are the perfect complementary duo. It has been approximately 10,000 years since humans first began consuming cow’s milk. In 2020,...

August 14, 2020

A Guide To Working With Plant Milks

Alternative milks are only getting more popular with each passing year. Oat milk sales in the US increased by 171% between 2018 and 2019, and...

July 23, 2020

Indonesia’s Iced Coffee Revolution

In recent years, es kopi susu (iced coffee with milk) has become incredibly popular in Indonesia. The premise is simple; to make it, you mix...

July 5, 2019

How to Include Non-Dairy Milks in Your Coffee Shop Menu

Plant-based milks are more popular than ever before, with worldwide sales projected to exceed US $34 billion by 2024. But each non-dairy milk has a...

February 6, 2019

What Should Your Cappuccino Milk Temperature Be?

Have you ever been served a cappuccino that is too hot to handle? Or received one that is lukewarm and unappetising? Or maybe you noticed...

January 15, 2019

Which Is The Best Non-Dairy Milk For Specialty Coffee?

There are many reasons to choose non-dairy milks and almost as many types to pick from. But which non-dairy milk is best for specialty coffee?...