March 7, 2023

What is a flat red coffee & where did it come from?

In many coffee shops around the world, more and more baristas are developing new and innovative drinks. These beverages can help a coffee business to...

February 13, 2023

Was canned coffee invented in Japan?

Canned and ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee products, including cold brew and milk-based beverages, have been popular in many countries for some time now.  However, it’s been...

January 26, 2023

Why are YouTube coffee brands becoming more popular?

When you think of coffee and YouTube, a number of popular content creators – including James Hoffmann and Morgan Eckroth – may come to mind....

January 16, 2023

How did oat milk get so popular?

Over the past few years, it’s been impossible to ignore the meteoric rise of oat milk in specialty coffee. In fact, oat milk is so...

November 30, 2022

What is yerba maté?

Around the world, many people drink coffee for its caffeine content – a natural stimulant which can improve a number of cognitive functions. As well...

October 17, 2022

How does snapchilling coffee work?

There’s no denying that cold brew is fast becoming one of the most popular coffee shop beverages around the world – especially with younger consumers....

September 26, 2022

Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee...

August 24, 2022

What is a babyccino & why do coffee shops serve them?

Although children are by no means the biggest consumer demographic for coffee shops, the child food and beverage sector is undergoing a period of significant...

August 17, 2022

Designing an autumn menu for your coffee shop

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. As warmer weather sets in, coffee drinkers tend to opt for colder...

June 23, 2022

Understanding the self-serve coffee machine market

Around the world, convenience is now a key purchasing factor for many coffee consumers. Over the past few years, demand has been growing for coffee...

December 23, 2021

How do you make an Irish coffee?

While some coffee cocktails are complex enough to be left to professional bartenders, some can be prepared at home with just a handful of quality...

November 16, 2021

What is a nitro latte?

Nitrogen is a clear, odourless, and tasteless gas that has long been used to preserve food and drink products. Over the past 50 years or...

October 18, 2021

Exploring cold brew coffee ice cream

Cold brew coffee has become immensely popular over the past few years, and it’s now considered something of a millennial obsession. Smoother, sweeter, and less...

June 22, 2021

Why is recycling single-use coffee cups so difficult?

Disposable coffee cups are a staple in coffee shops around the world. They are affordable for businesses and convenient for customers. But with only 1...

February 1, 2021

Exploring Vietnamese coffee

Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world by volume, after Brazil. It is renowned for producing large volumes of robusta. However, in...

January 29, 2021

Coffee News Recap, Jan 29: Lavazza debut subscriptions, Sucafina opens new Indonesia offices, and more

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories.  Mon, 25 Jan –...