Watch the Coffee Symposium 2021 | First day. On the occasion of INTERGASTRA digital, coffee experts from all over the world come together at the first virtual CoffeeSymposium to provide information about the innovations for the industry. The moderator is Dr. Steffen Schwarz from Coffee Consulate, who enjoys a worldwide reputation as a coffee expert. Topic focus day 1: March
A brief tour of Turkish coffee culture
While Turkey could be said to be a perfect amalgamation of the East meeting the West, the first coffee shop of a modern-day standard was established in Constantinople, around 1554-55. Quite distinguished, the coffee culture evolved into being something special as it was unprecedented. As a result, the brewing techniques were unique, revolving into a tradition of its own which
Japan: Asia’s biggest coffee market
Japan is the fifth-largest importer of coffee and coffee products. As per ICO (International Coffee Organization), in the 2020-2021 crop year, it is estimated that Japan imported 6751 bags (in thousand 60-kg bags) of green coffee beans; a 0.1% decline from 2018-19 due to an economic slowdown following the Covid-19 lockdown measures. Japan imported nearly 34% of green beans from
The coffee trend in South Africa
South Africa is no different when it comes to the consumption of coffee, not just as the quintessential beverage needed to kickstart your ay but also as a social drug enabling cohesion and recreation. The rainbow nation which is also the land of Savannas, South Africa has a quite imbued history in caffeine production and consumption. Instant coffee remains to
The bustling American caffeine experience: the third wave in the USA
Find out more about Third Wave in the USA. While Americans might not necessarily be attributed as the founders of the java or the first to begin drinking coffee, coffee is indeed a big deal in America.
Europe post-pandemic and the future of coffee away from home
Several months after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, numerous economic activities, related to the out-of-home market, have been affected by a reduction in customer numbers and more restrictive regulations in terms of space and opening hours, with a consequent loss of turnover. Following a brief recovery during the summer months, the situation has far from recovered, and analysts predict
The Colombian coffee atmosphere
Talk about coffee and which country comes to your mind almost instantaneously. Perhaps some country from the lush lands of Latin America? That’s a no-brainer, considering how coffee, to them, has been a way of life. Gateway to South America, we talk about Colombian coffee-scape in this article. Latin American has a charm of its own Andeans mountains, Amazonian forests,
The untapped coffee potential in Myanmar
Some of the most recent trade statistics suggest that Myanmar has nearly 49,000 acres of coffee plantations of which 90 per cent of the produce is Arabica and the rest is Robusta. Although the production levels are quite meager, reaching 8000 tons per year, however, the value of exports has increased significantly over the past few years from US$6 million
The Mexican Coffee-Scape
Having established its presence in the top ten coffee producers in the world year after year, Mexico can be attributed to being one of the largest global coffee producers, heavily focusing on the growth of organic coffee. It is believed that the Spanish got the beans with them in the late 1700s, from Cuba and the Dominican Republic. However, it
Brazilian producers of specialty coffees want to reinforce the sustainable image of the growing in the country
With environmental concerns growing for political reasons, the project Brazil. The Coffee Nation wants to show that there is conscientious production in Brazil. Before accepting a new member, the BSCA – Brazil Specialty Coffee Association, assesses the quality of the coffee, considering characteristics such as color, appearance, and roast shape. On top of this, the organization also certifies that the