It has become clear that recent growth has largely been driven by increased coffee drinking amongst 18-34 year-olds. The latest British Coffee Association research found that coffee consumption in this age group increased by nearly 50% between 2021 and 2026. That’s huge and an important consideration for any business serving coffee. Why is it that coffee drinking has increased dramatically amongst younger age groups?
Coffee is certainly established as a part of everyday life for many, but the way consumers enjoy it is changing. From growing demand among younger consumers to greater interest in specialty coffees and sustainability, several trends are now shaping the industry.
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Across the pond, independent coffee shops are enabling customers to go very large by offering super-sized iced drinks. These leviathans are increasingly appearing on TikTok and other social media platforms, sparking heightened interest in the buckets, many of which even boast handles.
Donald Trump has been at it again, threatening to inflict 50% import tariffs on commodities from Brazil. How might those tariffs affect coffee prices, and will the impact f Trump’s actions extend to the UK?
If you love coffee, you have probably heard of cold brew but may not have sampled it yet. Cold brew coffee has surged in popularity in recent years—and for good reason. Unlike traditional hot-brewed coffee, cold brew is made by...
Coffee is certainly growing in popularity across the UK and demand for the beverage is continuing to inspire new trends. Here are the latest coffee trends to give you an overview of where taste, technology, and sustainability are taking coffee...
Coffee has now been shown to offer numerous health benefits. It is also a delicious, comforting and satisfying beverage. But if you love your coffee, have you ever wondered exactly why it’s good for you and even why it’s so...
Despite our growing taste for coffee, we still drink significantly less than coffee lovers in many other countries. You might think that coffee consumption is at its highest in Italy or the United States and so it could surprise you to hear that it is the people of Finland that drink the most coffee.
What will coffee look like in the future? Will coffee still come from beans, or will it be brewed in labs? Will sustainability and science transform our favourite morning ritual?
