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November 22, 2023

Ultra-premium coffees: Does demand drop during economic downturns?

September 20, 2023

Is specialty coffee becoming more popular in Thailand?

September 19, 2023

What does specialty coffee mean to different people around the world?

September 4, 2023

Why are digital coffee printers becoming more popular?

August 15, 2023

How have specialty coffee consumers changed in recent years?

December 18, 2023

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

December 18, 2023

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...

November 22, 2023

Ultra-premium coffees: Does demand drop during economic downturns?

It’s fair to say that many countries across the world have been – and are still – experiencing various levels of economic downturn over the...

September 20, 2023

Is specialty coffee becoming more popular in Thailand?

Located on the Indochinese Peninsula, Thailand is one of the top 25 coffee producing countries in the world – and the third-largest in Southeast Asia....

September 19, 2023

What does specialty coffee mean to different people around the world?

In recent years, we have clearly seen that specialty coffee is becoming more and more popular around the world. While the US and Europe remain...

September 4, 2023

Why are digital coffee printers becoming more popular?

It’s fair to say that most customers expect baristas to pour latte art for their milk-based coffee drinks – and rightly so. Not only do...

August 15, 2023

How have specialty coffee consumers changed in recent years?

In many countries around the world, despite its smaller market size, consumption of specialty coffee is increasing at pace.  According to the National Coffee Association’s...

June 19, 2023

Europe vs the US: Breaking down differences in coffee consumption

The US and Europe are two of the biggest coffee-consuming markets in the world. According to the International Coffee Organisation, Europe consumed 54,065 60kg bags...

April 5, 2023

Do specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers?

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to...

January 26, 2023

Why are YouTube coffee brands becoming more popular?

When you think of coffee and YouTube, a number of popular content creators – including James Hoffmann and Morgan Eckroth – may come to mind....

January 5, 2023

Specialty coffee must remember that convenience is everything

For centuries, convenience has been cited as one of the biggest drivers of growth and innovation across the global coffee industry. As far back as...

December 12, 2022

What is coffee soft serve & is it becoming more popular?

Coffee-flavoured products, such as ice cream and soft drinks, have been around for many years now. In fact, coffee-flavoured ice cream can be found in...

December 5, 2022

How have coffee subscriptions changed in recent years?

It’s undeniable that Covid-19 has significantly influenced coffee consumer behaviour in the long term. With most out-of-home coffee businesses forced to close temporarily in early...

November 21, 2022

Why isn’t soy milk popular any more?

In coffee shops around the world, plant milks have never been so popular. In fact, according to Meticulous Market Research, the value of the global...

September 14, 2022

What is Touba coffee & how do you prepare it?

Across many countries in the Middle East and Africa, traditional brewing methods are still popular today – in both coffee houses and at home. One...

September 13, 2022

Will coffee consumers’ focus on education continue beyond Covid-19?

Covid-19 undoubtedly had a major impact on the global coffee industry. There’s no denying the vast majority of the ripple effects were detrimental to many...

August 18, 2022

What is aged coffee?

The proper storage of green coffee is essential for maintaining freshness and quality. When green coffee is exposed to too much humidity, heat, or light,...