December 12, 2023

Espresso machine technology is becoming more advanced – how can coffee shops use it to their advantage?

For some 140 years now, espresso machines have been making their mark on the coffee industry. Machine technology and design have advanced immeasurably – with...

December 11, 2023

Creating roast profiles for Coffee Roasting Championships: What competitors need to know

Coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike eagerly await the annual national Coffee Championships. Each year, the pioneering competitions bring together some of the world’s most talented...

November 13, 2023

Manual espresso machines: How to pull the perfect shot

When it comes to making espresso, we typically think of automatic machines. These use built-in boilers and pumps to force pressurised water through the “puck”...

November 6, 2023

Why cherry sorting is essential to improving coffee quality

Growing high-quality coffee requires great skill and attention to detail. Beyond implementing farming best practices, harvesting and sorting cherries are essential parts of the process....

October 9, 2023

How have coffee competitions changed in recent years?

Many events take place in the coffee industry every year, but none are arguably more exciting than competitions. With a growing number of championships and...

September 5, 2023

How difficult is it to open a roastery after being a head roaster?

Like many other seasoned coffee professionals, head roasters have to spend years honing their skills and knowledge to reach their level of expertise. So eventually,...

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 30, 2023

Exploring the evolution of the AeroPress

For some years now, the AeroPress has been one of the most beloved manual brewers in the specialty coffee sector. Industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts...

July 26, 2023

Why are more musicians launching their own coffee brands?

Coffee and music have a deep rooted connection. If you walk into a coffee shop anywhere in the world, you’re likely to hear some kind...

July 18, 2023

How have career opportunities changed in specialty coffee?

We’ve seen many changes in the specialty coffee sector over the last ten or so years. From the rise of plant milks to an increasing...

July 4, 2023

How do reusable coffee cups contribute to a circular economy?

It’s no secret that like many other industries, the coffee sector produces significant amounts of waste. From production to consumption, it’s believed the global coffee...

July 3, 2023

How can producers & roasters develop specific flavour profiles for specialty coffee?

In today’s ever-changing specialty coffee sector, there are many different variables which affect a coffee’s flavour profile. From altitude and harvest time to processing technique...

June 28, 2023

How are cold coffee beverages changing?

Ten or so years ago, the only cold beverages available on café menus were limited to a number of iced drinks. Fast forward to today...

June 14, 2023

How can specialty coffee producers work with traders to add value to their coffee?

When we think of “relationship coffee”, the first thing that comes to mind is often the nature of direct trade partnerships between producers and roasters....

May 31, 2023

How can specialty coffee shops use automation to improve extraction?

In specialty coffee shops around the world, there has never been more of a focus on improving coffee extraction. One of the biggest skills any...

May 24, 2023

How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?

For some time now, the conversation around water quality for coffee has become more and more prominent across the global specialty coffee sector. Coffee shops...