Ben Mitchell explores what's in store at Milan Coffee Festival 2023

In the specialty coffee sector, even the most common barista mistakes make someone stressed and anxious. This article series seeks to reverse that narrative.

In the early days, specialty coffee was closely associated with light roasted coffee; so much so that it became deeply ingrained in its ethos. Today, many in the industry are turning away from light roasts. Does this say something about the direction specialty coffee is headed?

Innovation in the coffee industry continues to drive new segments and areas of growth – and evening coffee could be the next one to watch

HostMilano 2023 had thousands of people in attendance from over 50 countries, with over 2,000 brands exhibiting. This was a key event to display the best of the coffee industry.

Italy's traditional cappuccino and specialty coffee's version have diverged over the years, but new technology could be closing the gap

Only recently has specialty coffee culture in Spain begun to develop. This has meant it has emerged in an authentic way, independent of other, more established markets.

Business owners are having to go further and further to make their coffee shop stand out.

For many years, coffee blends were arguably disregarded in the specialty coffee community. However, having featured in the winning routine of this year’s World Barista Championship, this is no longer the case.

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