In Northern capital of Russia there is now a new format of bike renting and coffee sharing. To promote charity and bikes there has been created a possibility to get a free hour of bicycle rental. All a person should do is suspend a coffee in a coffee shop that has joined this program, and then have a free hour of bike riding.
Category: Coffee Culture
UK: The Boom In Specialty Coffee
Artisan Coffee Roasters are prospering in the UK. The last five to six years have demonstrated rapid growth of roasteries with about 300 roasteries operating by 2015. The fact is nourished by the fact that the UK coffee lovers are tired of low cost dull drinks and have a desire of more refreshing flavors. The growth of coffee roasters is approximated at 20% per year although the artisan coffee makes up less than 1% of total coffee market growth, as the biggest portion about 65% is contributed by instant coffee. [Sign in to continue]
Discovering Coffee Roasters In Korea
Coffee Libre is a self-reliant roaster. It started from selling 100 pounds of coffee beans each month and eventually spread its connections to over six countries and 14 different farms. It is owned by the first Korean Q-grader Philhoon Suh.
At a distance of three hours drive from Seoul and other big cities of Korea, is located Terarosa Coffee Roaster, in Gangneung which despite being far off can be seen packed with people. They are known as the name that paved the way for direct trade of specialty coffee beans.
The growing interest in coffee is pretty obvious in Busan, the second largest city of Korea, too. A small number of specialty coffee shops have gathered form an association that goes by the acronym BUS (also the recognition code for Busan Seaport). The joint force work towards offering discounts over large purchases, promotional schemes, and own shared green bean storage.
Discovering MyCoffeeStar, the Swiss Eco capsule
ZURICH – The first eco-friendly pod that promises to help consumers save at least $500 every year and save the world from piles of rubbish comes from Switzerland. Created by a Zurich based design company, MyCoffeeStar forecasts a saving of about 8,000 tons of aluminium waste every year. The capsule, that can be shipped ecologically and economically in a thin envelope, won the world’s largest Red Dot Design
The bright and dark sides of coffee
Coffee is like a pleasure and often it is the best way to bring happiness in life, a pleasant and a brewed drink that keeps our mind fresh and happy. Someone takes it as an energizer which boosts their mind and keep them more attentive and relax. But which is the dark side of the dark drink? The following infographic
Ukraine between growth and black market
KIEV – The coffee market in Ukraine has been developing, and its capacity is increasing every year. Coffee consumption grew dramatically between 2000 and 2010 with an average annual rate of consumption of +23%, reaching +28% in 2012 (49.6 thousand tons of coffee and its substitutes), but due to political situation in the following years, the market has faced a reduction of its
Russian Market Dominated by Instant Coffee
MOSCOW – According to International Coffee Council report, Russia is now the eighth largest coffee consumer worldwide, and one of the largest markets for soluble coffee. In 2014, Russia imported 4.7 million 60kg bags of coffee, of which just over 700,000 were then re-exported to neighbouring countries. The market in Russia is dominated by instant coffee, plus Russia is still
Dubai to climb the world coffee market
DUBAI – In Dubai coffee is more than just a beverage. It’s a pastime in its own right, an activity, as well as a successful business venture. According to the results of Zagat’s recent 2015 Coffee Survey, 82 per cent of people consume coffee every day. While the emirate is one of the fastest-growing markets for the beverage in the world,
UAE’s coffee supplier expands into the UK
DUBAI – Coffee Planet, a UAE coffee supplier, is expanding into the UK market, marking its entry into Europe. According to Gulf News, after opening an office in the UK two months ago, the company is looking to set up a distribution network for its coffee beans and capsules and potentially open cafés there to capitalise on the growing consumption
Tesco takes full ownership of artisan coffee chain Harris+Hoole
UK – Tesco has taken full ownership in artisan-style coffee chain Harris + Hoole, in a sign the supermarket giant is not giving up on its attempts to diversify into non-grocery ventures, The Guardian reported. Harris + Hoole now has 43 outlets, including 29 in Tesco stores, and employs more than 500 people, but losses widened to £25.6m in the year