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?
Most coffee lovers have experimented with flavour either by exploring different roasts or by adding syrups and spices. Perhaps you are one of them. But there’s an interesting addition you could make to your coffee that you may not have considered.
The issues Venice faces are being addressed using the latest technology and a liberal dose of creativity. The advancements even extend to the coffee on offer! Canal Café draws water directly from the Venetian lagoon to brew espresso.
If you love your coffees, the cost of a cappuccino or latte matters. Prices are currently rising due to the recent poor harvests having made coffee beans rarer commodities. Even instant coffee is becoming more expensive. Of course, the cost...
The cost of coffee is rising. Wouldn’t it be great if it was possible to achieve the perfect pour-over using fewer beans?
Coffee beans cost more right now than at any time in the last 50 years. The price of arabica beans on the commodity markets rose to $3.60 in January. At the time of writing, that price has reached $4. It has doubled over the last year, but why?
Coffee is now known to offer several health benefits including protection against liver and heart disease. Numerous studies have looked at whether drinking coffee could prevent or delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease.
How often do you discover that something you love is good for you? Coffee appears to be an exception to an incredibly disappointing rule. A few cups a day really could help to protect your liver.
Did you know that Bach composed an entire work about coffee drinking? Read about it here!
Do you feel tired after drinking coffee? It's more common than you might think! Find out why in our latest blog post
Even if your local water tastes perfectly fine, there are good reasons why you should filter it, if you wish to enjoy the finest coffee and to protect your equipment. Read our latest blog and find out how and why you should filter your water.
