Community & Trends

Coffee and wine are often compared, with many drawing similarities between a shared emphasis on craftsmanship, expression of terroir, processing, varieties, and taste appreciation. But how similar are they really?.. Read more

Spain’s biggest competitions, best products, and most innovative brands will gather for the Barcelona Coffee Awards at the end of this month.. Read more

Robusta has a big part of the conversation in recent years. But there seems to be a lack of it in specialty coffee shops... Read more

Multiple levels can be one of the most difficult coffee shop layouts to manage. Lauren Loudon explores the challenges, and offers some solutions... Read more

Opening a coffee shop is not for the faint of heart. It requires substantial upfront investment. As such, many in the industry turn to crowdfunding... Read more

Service station coffee is changing its reputation – shedding an image of being a low-quality, last-resort option.. Read more

Technology has significantly shaped Chinese coffee consumption. As more young people enter the working demographic, this trend can only be expected to continue... Read more

Specialty coffee in Indonesia is developing quickly, and the country's kopitiam may have a crucial role to play in shaping its future... Read more

Since the pandemic, coffee shop owners have worked tirelessly to increase foot traffic and salvage their profit margins. However, industry-wide staff shortages, inflation, and the increasing popularity of home brewing are significant challenges to overcome. And with a recession looming in some regions, there are likely to be further difficulties ahead... Read more