In this episode of Inside the Market, we sit down with the founders of Café Success Hub, who have not only successfully run a chain of coffee shops but have also authored the best-selling book, “The Daily Grind – How to Open and Run a Coffee Shop That Makes Money.” Andrew and Claire share their insights and experiences from the
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Cascara and its Rising Popularity: A Coffee By-Product Turned Superfood
Cascara, meaning ‘skin’ or ‘husk’ in Spanish, is the outer peel of the coffee cherry (berry). In biological terms, we can say that cascara contains exocarp and mesocarp. The mesocarp contains a lot of pectins and small sugars while exocarp contains mostly polyphenols. It was for a long time a by-product of coffee production. Today, cascara has an added value as food and food ingredient.
The classic use of this by-product is infusion in hot water, but you can now find it as flour. It can then be used in flour blends to add colour, fibres and caffeine.
So, cascara is becoming popular and we expect in the next few years a big increase of its consumption. Why? Simply because Starbucks is launching a cascara latte. They will make cascara a trendy product.
Now, the most important part of this brief article:
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5 to GO: Revolutionizing Coffee Culture in Eastern Europe
Discover how 5 to GO transformed Eastern Europe’s coffee culture with its single-price concept. Learn about their journey, overcoming challenges like the pandemic, and their commitment to quality, healthy options, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Coffee Value Assessment (CVA): From the Old to the New System
Discover how the Specialty Coffee Association’s revolutionary Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) system emerged to meet the changing dynamics of the industry and learn about the shift from the old to the new CVA system, offering a comprehensive 360-degree evaluation of green coffee.
Cascara, Fermentation, and Specialty Instant: The Future of Coffee
Explore the future of coffee with industry expert Ennio Cantergiani as he delves into new experiments and trends in the field. Discover the rise of yeas/bacteria inoculations, fruits/spices infused coffees, cascara fermentations, and the potential of Specialty Instant Coffee in the market. Learn about the potential impact of climate change on coffee production and the emerging solutions from global research centers.
The Coffee Asian routes and the Supply chain
In the third and final episode curated by “L’Albero del caffè”, this Italian artisanal roasting company guides us through the complex world of the coffee supply chain. It examines the geopolitical factors influencing coffee from the perspective of a small roaster.
How’s Climate Change Stirring Up Our Coffee Quality?
Inside the Market is a miniseries that offers a first-hand perspective on the coffee market. In this second episode, “L’Albero del Caffè“, an Italian artisan roasting company, gives us updates on market trends and delves into the complex world of the coffee supply chain.
The quality of Coffee: the advantage of creating a niche
Find out how quality, personalization, and a focus on niche markets can transform the coffee business. Dive into the journey of coffee from a mere commodity to a symbol of culture, and learn how small roasters, like Italy’s artisanal roasting house ‘L’Albero del caffè’, navigate their way in the coffee industry.