Monthly Archives: April 2018

Book Review: Coffee for one by K J Fallon

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

While there has been growth and change in our coffee consumption out of the home in coffee shops as they have become staple features of the daily lives of many people across the globe, the patterns in coffee consumption at … Continue reading →

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Exploring Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and Coffee

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Discussions of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum have been in the news quite a lot over the last year, in response to rapidly changing values and a proliferation of uses in different industries. The coffee industry is beginning … Continue reading →

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Rise of the reusables: steps towards sustainability in coffee cup use

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

It is estimated that around 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away in the UK, or around 5,000 every minute. In 2017 the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry to explore the scale of the issue … Continue reading →

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The London Coffee Festival 2018: Highlights

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

From 12th-15th April, the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch hosts the London Coffee Festival. I had originally expected not to attend this year due to our new arrival, but in a last minute change of plans decided to go with … Continue reading →

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Why coffee festivals are good for cities, consumers and the coffee industry

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

It’s that time of year again when thousands of coffee professionals and coffee lovers are drawn to London for the annual London Coffee Festival, which is once again held in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. The festival first … Continue reading →

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Switching cups: Coffee festivals tackling disposable coffee cups

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Coffee festivals have become important events in the coffee calendar for both professionals and coffee consumers alike. Growing numbers of visitors to these festivals across the country has inevitably led to large volumes of disposable coffee cups being used in … Continue reading →

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Data insight: Specialty coffee shops in London

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

London is home to a wealth of specialty coffee shops, and it’s a place where the specialty coffee industry is always developing. In order for coffee shops to remain successful in such a market (or any market) and continue to … Continue reading →

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