We recently looked at how coffee inspired the invention of the webcam. In that article, we highlighted movies that had predicted that invention. Have movies and television series also predicted developments in coffee brewing and drinking?
Webcams are now such ubiquitous features of everyday life that it is really quite hard to imagine living without them. But those of a certain age will recall times past when the internet was the stuff of science fiction and there weren't little eyes staring back at them from their screens. So, was the arrival of this form of communication foreseen, when was it invented and what does all this have to to do with coffee?
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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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...
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?
The cost of coffee is rising. Wouldn’t it be great if it was possible to achieve the perfect pour-over using fewer beans?
