Exploring the language of specialty coffee
When you’re buying beans or visiting specialty coffee shops, you might come across terms like third wave, single origin, micro lot, or artisan. For those...
Paul Ashby is a barista, cafe owner and consultant. He is based in Milton Keynes, UK.
The evolution of the coffee shop in the UK
Today, we’re used to seeing coffee shops on every street across the UK, and with specialty coffee consumption growing at pace, it doesn’t seem like...
The history of the US coffee shop
Coffee has been around in the US for centuries – almost as long as the country has existed. But while specialty coffee shops and independent...
Service vs hospitality: Breaking down coffee’s customer experience
Why do customers keep going back to one particular coffee shop when they have dozens to choose from? For some, it might be the quality...
The Rise Of Coffee Subscription Services
It’s been a year of innovations and new trends in specialty coffee, largely thanks to Covid-19. From the dalgona coffee craze earlier this year to...