What is the fourth wave of coffee? Scalability, not science
The fourth wave of coffee remains an elusive concept in the industry. There are a range of definitions, all of which indicate change and evolution...
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 of coffee in 2021 – making it the world’s biggest consuming market that year. North America, meanwhile, consumed almost 31,000 60kg bags in the same year – making it the third-largest market after Asia and Oceania in 2021. For a long time, we have largely… read more
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 of coffee in 2021 – making it the world’s biggest consuming market that year. North… read more
The fourth wave of coffee remains an elusive concept in the industry. There are a range of definitions, all of which indicate change and evolution...
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Even though millions of people drink coffee every day, it is a heavily differentiated product with plenty to learn about, and the coffee industry is...
Across the coffee industry, there is a growing understanding that the Chinese coffee market is both rapidly growing and an incredible opportunity for those who...
Marketing has been key to the growth of the coffee industry over the years. From the first Middle Eastern coffee houses in the 1500s to...
There’s no denying that Covid-19 has drastically changed the coffee sector through 2020 and 2021. Reports suggest that through the entirety of 2020, the value...
Between August 2018 and March 2019, more than 1,000 new coffee-flavoured products were launched in the US alone. This was 30% more than the same...
Coffee capsules first took the world by storm in the mid-2000s thanks to brands like Nespresso and Keurig. Since then, pod consumption has shown no...
As of August 2021, more than 4.2 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered around the world. While exact numbers vary heavily from country to...
Around the world, people order “white coffees” every single day. But did you know that depending on where they are, the definition can actually change?...
For many, Italy brings to mind fashion, art, cinema, food, cars, motorcycles, and coffee. Italian coffee culture has a rich heritage, as the country was...
There is no doubt that Amazon has had a massive impact on global consumer behaviour. In 2019, an average of 4,000 items were sold every...
Most coffee professionals are familiar with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel. It is an iconic resource in the coffee industry, and...
Coffee is incredibly popular in Sweden. Statista estimates have the country as the third-largest coffee consumer per capita, behind Finland and the Netherlands. A huge...
In Kuala Lumpur today, specialty coffee shops are not an uncommon sight. Despite the historic popularity of the traditional kopitiam, things are starting to change....
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)’s Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel is arguably one of the most iconic resources in the coffee industry. The poster adorns the...