Blogs
World Tea Expo and the Bar & Restaurant Expo – an interesting pairing
The 2022 World Tea Conference + Expo (WTE) was held 21-23 March in Las Vegas. Although it was the second show to take place ‘in-person’, for many it was their first one since 2019.
Creative thinking fuels brand innovation
The presentation by Dia Simms, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila, at the NCA Annual Convention, Fueling Your Brand, highlighted what it takes to build, lead and manage successful brands.
Understanding digital body language
In Erica Dhawan’s recent presentation at the National Coffee Association’s annual convention, she imparted rules that foster connection, build trust, and drive innovation in today’s hybrid workplace environment.
Closing Time: which cities have cafés that stay open the latest?
New York may claim to be the ‘city that never sleeps’, but is it really? Apparently not when it comes to late night cafés!
Cultivating tea partnerships
Maria Uspenski, founder and CEO of The Tea Spot discusses some of the successful relationships the company has enjoyed.
New survey reveals intriguing food and tea pairings among UK consumers
A new survey recently commissioned by Dorset, England-based Clipper Tea, delved into tea habits of 18- to 64-year-olds across the United Kingdom and uncovered some unexpected results.
Ports congestion and container chaos continues, but for how long?
The port gridlock and container bedlam that have been plaguing global supply chains could linger into 2023…
Where to find the best brew for the buck in the US
In its recent Best Coffee Cities in America 2022 report, Clever Real Estate analysed publicly available data from the US Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Numbeo, Google Trends, National Coffee Association, and Database USA to rank the 50 most populous metro areas in the United States from the best to the worst cities for coffee.
Morettino tests coffee growing in Sicily
The pandemic has propelled Morettino entrepreneurs to develop two innovative projects: the first is a Coffee Lab and micro roastery, the second an experimental coffee plantation in Sicily, writes Dominique Huret.
Brands must resonate with consumers and adhere to their values
The new year may be the time when individuals make resolutions, but it is also the ‘season’ when a plethora of predicted trends for the year are revealed.
Understanding coffee drinking among Gen Z Brits
Is there such a thing as too much coffee? Out of all the demographic groups, Generation Z is most likely to believe there is — at least those Gen Zers in the UK, per a new study.
New year, new consumer trends revealed
Happy New Year! We have turned the calendar page to January and what a better way to start the new year than to examine five key trends that are projected to impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and the planet in 2022.
Think before you drink those coffee chain holiday beverages…
The Grinch is always trying ruin Christmas, and this year it seems he is trying to steal the fun from the festive seasonal drinks on coffeehouse menus! A new study from Kent Express has revealed the ‘most sugary’ holiday drinks, one of which contains double the recommended daily allowance.
Reassessing caffeine intake and consumption patterns
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) has launched an analysis of beverage caffeine intakes that will fold in new consumption pattern data for the US population.