Industry

Modestino Corrado The love-hate relationship with co-ferments: What are the real issues?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Key takeaways Co-fermented coffees offer bold, obvious flavours that challenge…
Michaela Tomchek Co-fermented coffees might be divisive, but there is clearly a market for them
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Key takeaways Co-ferments have shifted from niche to mainstream within…
Tasmin Grant The rise of exotic and African varieties in El Salvador
Key takeaways Bourbon and Pacamara define El Salvador's coffee identity. Traditional African varieties like Gesha…
Melina Devoney How can we encourage more producers to grow specialty coffee?
Key takeaways Global specialty coffee demand is rising, pressuring producers to improve quality. Ageing farmer…

Consumers

Tasmin Grant Germany’s coffee habits are changing
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Key takeaways Record whole bean coffee sales signal that Germans…
Elizabeth Sturges How the Philippines is influencing global specialty coffee culture
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Key takeaways Filipino cuisine blends local, Spanish, and American influences.…
Alex Zeal First espresso, now filter coffee: Revisiting extract chilling
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
Key takeaways Extract chilling is a brewing technique in which…
Elizabeth Sturges Understanding Hungary's growing appetite for specialty coffee
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Key takeaways Hungary’s green coffee imports nearly tripled between 2023…

News & Updates

João Carvalho Coffee News Recap, 12 Jun: Starbucks considers US$2.5bn Japan sale, Australian researchers brew ultrasonic "espresso" & other…
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. …
João Carvalho Coffee News Recap, 5 Jun: Arabica futures fall to lowest levels since Nov 2024,…
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. …
Tasmin Grant Coffee News Recap, 29 May: illycaffè says stock exchange listing is a "possibility", Vietnam's…
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. …
Tasmin Grant Global Coffee Awards is looking for Asia’s best roaster
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
Key takeaways The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) recognise the world’s…

Other

Bhavi Patel Beyond the espresso martini: How can coffee shops serve cocktails?
Key takeaways Late afternoon and evening are the best times for coffee shops to serve…
Michaela Tomchek As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?
The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate…
Elizabeth Sturges How sustainable packaging is key to a circular economy in coffee
To address the growing global waste production problem, many industries have adopted a circular economy…
Zoe Stanley-Foreman Why coffee brands need to care about more than sustainability certifications
Sustainability has long been a key focus of specialty coffee’s values and ethos, especially as…