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Too hot to handle: Is boiling water bad for coffee?

Matt Haw explores how science is attempting to calculate the perfect brewing temperature for coffee, and why for baristas, it’s all about consistency... Read more
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The crucial role of coffee in workplace wellness

Hayley Osborne chats with the co-founder of the Workplace Wellness Company, Kevin Burnham, to find out how a small cup of coffee can make the world of difference to staff wellbeing... Read more
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Are barista courses really worth it?

Jenna Gottlieb chats with barista trainer Vicki Hart to find out whether formal training beats hands-on experience when it comes to working at a coffee shop... Read more

How can coffee shops manage rising costs without decreasing coffee quality?

Bronwyn Linkhorn speaks with two coffee experts to find out about the impact of rising costs and what businesses can do to survive without compromising on quality... Read more
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The Great Resignation: How staff shortages are affecting coffee businesses

Brand and marketing director Graham Hadaway speaks with Jenna Gottlieb about how HoReCa businesses – including coffee shops – have battled with staff shortages and what can be done to remedy ongoing issues... Read more
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The indispensable role of women in coffee

From pickers and producers to baristas and roasters, women contribute to every stage of the coffee supply chain. Jenna Gottlieb speaks with Lucia Bawot and Nicole Battefeld-Montgomery to understand their crucial role in the industry... Read more
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Energy crisis: How reducing heat loss can help coffee shops cut costs

As coffee shop owners feel the pinch from rising energy costs, Jess Palmer explores the different ways to prevent heat loss in preparation for the colder months... Read more
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How to design an energy-efficient coffee shop

Yker Valerio speaks with Professor Chahan Yeretzian of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Center about the importance of reducing energy consumption in modern-day coffee shops... Read more
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Will automatic coffee machines replace baristas?

Coffee consultant and 2018 World Barista Champion, Agnieszka Rojewska, offers her predictions on how humans and tech will coexist in the hospitality industry of the future... Read more