UK
Coffee roaster launches fuss free coffee bags
Tea and coffee merchant, John Farrer & Co of Kendal, has created a “fuss free” single use coffee bag containing 7.5g of coffee – the perfect dose for making a standard cup of coffee.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins
Notes Coffee takes first prize at International Coffee Day competition
Notes Coffee took first place at the Mercanta Coffee Hunters Speciality Coffee Competition for its Laurina coffee, in celebration of International Coffee Day 2019 on 1 October at the Brazilian Embassy in London.
UK coffee brand develops recyclable coffee cup
Manchester-based commercial coffee machine retailer, rijo42, has developed a disposable coffee cup which can be recycled in conventional mixed-paper recycling bins, as well as composted alongside food waste.
Guinness launch limited edition coffee
To celebrate rugby and the current Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan, British brewery Guinness and coffee roaster Tiki Tonga have created a limited-edition coffee, 232 Brew.
Equinox Kombucha launches coffee flavour
Equinox Kombucha has launched a new blend of Espresso Coffee Kombucha, which it claims is the first of its kind in the UK.
Afternoon Tea awards winners announced
The winners of the Afternoon Tea Awards 2019, now in its 4th year, have been announced.
2019 Nestlé Professional Scholars announced
The Barista Guild (BG) has announced the 2019 Nestlé Professional Scholars for this year’s Barista Camp Greece, taking place September 10-13, 2019.
Lost Sheep Coffee launches sugar-treated decaf coffee
Lost Sheep Coffee has launched its new decaf capsule, that is fresh and flavourful for at least 12 months.
BEAR Coffee: ‘coffee connections’ combating student loneliness
Coffee house & bar operator, BEAR, has announced its new Coffee Connections scheme to help London’s new student cohort enjoy real conversations and make new friends in an environment where alcohol is not the driving social force.
Australian brewer Victoria Bitter dips into tea category
Australian beer brand Victoria Bitter recently launched a beer-inspired limited-edition ‘VB Tea’ for Australian cricket fans to consume while watching The Ashes cricket series, currently taking place in the UK.
Carte Noire expands its instant range
Carte Noire has launched a new intense variant to enrich its instant portfolio.
Premium and loose-leaf driving tea sales in UK coffee shops
World of Coffee recommends food service outlets explore premiumisation of tea, following its Project Tea Report 2019.
Takeaway cup recycling system launches in UK
Packaging manufacturer Detpak is launching its RecycleMe system for takeaway cups in the UK.
Nestlé launches plant-based coffee lattes
Nestlé has launched three plant-based coffees under its Nescafé Gold brand. The almond, oat and coconut lattes are all certified by the Vegan Society.