The evolution of digital printing in coffee packaging
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How is coffee culture changing in Kazakhstan?
Located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country by land area. Despite its size, however, the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world, with fewer than six people per square kilometre (or 15 people per square mile). Historically, Kazakhstan is a tea-drinking nation – which is largely attributed to Russian influence. But in recent years, coffee consumption has been… read more
Located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country by land area. Despite its size, however, the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world, with fewer than six people per… read more
Why should coffee competitors go on origin trips?
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are arguably the most prominent and prestigious competitions in the global coffee industry. WCC events give coffee professionals from around...
Why are NFTs becoming more popular in the coffee industry?
For many people around the world, it’s been somewhat impossible to ignore the recent rising popularity of non-fungible tokens – otherwise known as NFTs. Essentially,...
Which material should your grinder burrs be made from?
It’s widely known in the coffee sector that if you want to make great espresso, you need more than just a high-end espresso machine –...
Is the coffee industry accessible for people with disabilities?
According to the World Health Organisation, around 15% of the global population (representing about 1 billion people) currently experience some form of disability. And with...
Exploring the relationship between oils in coffee and cholesterol
Despite the wealth of scientific research documenting the many health benefits of coffee over the past several decades, claims have emerged in recent years about...
The Perfect Daily Grind holiday gift guide 2021
Things have changed over the past 12 months. A year ago, many of us were preparing for a holiday season in the shadow of the...
Sweeteners: How do they affect the flavour of your coffee?
While many of us enjoy drinking our coffee with no milk or sugar, there are plenty of people out there who add something to sweeten...
Grinding for espresso at home
Pulling café-quality espresso shots is a goal for home baristas all around the world. For many, however, choosing the right equipment is a key challenge....
Coffee, health & wellness: Exploring “the original superfood”
From doctors and medical experts to nutritionists and sports coaches, the health benefits of coffee have been well-documented over the years by medical and healthcare...
Six years on: An updated guide to buying home espresso machines
More than six years have passed since we published our home espresso machine buyer’s guide. Much like the rest of the coffee sector, the world...
Four tips for developing coffee education programmes: What to focus on
In recent years, coffee education has become more and more popular across the sector. The rise in classes, seminars, webinars, workshops, and virtual events is...
Sugar in coffee: Exploring an age-old habit
All around the world, people add sugar or sweeteners to their coffee, and have done so for centuries. Although third wave coffee consumers generally lean...
The Perfect Daily Grind holiday gift guide 2020
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Can You Use Coffee As A Fitness Supplement?
Sports drinks and supplements are incredibly popular among athletes and fitness professionals, but in recent years, more and more products have emerged citing the fitness...
Finding The Right Coffee To Suit Your Needs
It isn’t always easy to pick out a bag of beans at your favorite café or roastery. There is so much information available, but not...