The Saudis are falling in love with coffee
It seems to be a quiet sort of world domination – coffee is seducing all sorts of people, nationalities and cultures to its delicious ways.
One such area which has recently been in the news for its blossoming relationship with coffee is an unexpected country: Saudi Arabia.
According to reports, there has been a huge investment into the restaurant and coffee shop sectors of the country.
It is said that local investors and also businessmen have injected some SR11 billion and this segment of the market is growing at a yearly rate of about 18%.
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Philippine coffee production is getting more attention
There is good news in the headlines for Philippine coffee at the moment.
It appears that the coffee drinkers of the world are developing something of a taste for the stuff.
According to reports, however, it is more a case of the Philippines keeping up with the increasing demands for their particular blend of the caffeine elixir.
In November 2011, the Philippine Coffee Investors’ Forum was held in Davao City and on the agenda was the issue of how to boost the national coffee industry and introduce new technologies, to encourage the rise and rise of the Philippine coffee bean.
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Passion de Café is on the up and up
Like to hear a little good news?
Fed up of hearing about unemployment, businesses going under, low incomes and fewer opportunities?
If so, read on. There is a company in Selby, UK that has been celebrating recently as well as being in the local news.
What is the story?
This company, Upton Vending, has just launched its own coffee idea – and the idea is called Passion de Café.
In fact, it seems that people are delighted by good news and want to join in the celebrations.
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Ethiopia coffee production is rising
It has been said that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, but whether or not this is the case, there are certainly strong links between the African country and the coffee bean.
There have been news headlines recently to the effect that the quantity of coffee that is being produced in Ethiopia is on the increase and the level of output is surpassing expectations.
It has also been said that because of this increase, the International Coffee Organisation has upped its estimate of the global output for 2011-2012.
According to reports, Ethiopia has an output of around 9.8 million bags of coffee.
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Research on effects of coffee
You are what you eat (or drink) is an old maxim and is behind much of the research that has ever been carried out.
There are scientists who try to work out the effects of certain ingredients on our health. And coffee is one of them.
Apparently, according to a recent research project, coffee consumption may contribute towards a lowered risk of contracting type 2 diabetes.
To be effective in this way, it is said that moderate consumption helps you out, by which the researchers mean around four or five cups of joe each day.
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Old fashioned coffee is still the way to go…
The world, as you may have noticed, is a little coffee mad.
Coffee shops have done relatively well in general, notwithstanding the economic gloom, as testimony to the fact that we may penny pinch and save on many of life’s luxuries, but coffee seems to be one treat that we won’t agree to go without.
As we all know, coffee is often the first drink of the day or an excuse to meet up for business meetings or social gatherings.
It has been said that even traditional tea-drinking countries such as China and India are being seduced by the caffeine elixir.
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Brownies and coffee – a good combo
Actually, I did not intend the double-meaning in this title but it’s true for both types of ‘brownie.’
The chocolate brownie cake is a delicious culinary combination when eaten alongside a cup of coffee, as is evidenced by many coffee shops all over the country.
And also, that much loved girl-guide group, the Brownies, also has something of an affinity with coffee, as was apparent if you visited the Co-op supermarket in St John’s Worcester, recently.
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Local producers favoured by new coffee bar
In the country generally, you may have noticed a trend in consumer preference for locally sourced produce.
This is certainly a selling point that is flagged by certain cafes and eateries.
We are becoming increasingly conscious of environmental issues in clocking up the air miles by sending food produce all over the world and we want to support our local farmers and other producers too.
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Korea has impressive coffee statistics
According to recent news stories, it seems that Korea, like much of the rest of the world, has been bitten by the coffee bug.
It is said that a recent research project has been carried out into the number of coffee shops and the hard cold figures of cash that have been generated by coffee sales.
The results are surprising.
So what did this research reveal? According to reports, it was done by KB Financial Group.
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Trinity Hospice Helped by London Coffee Morning
Trinity Hospice does much hard and valued work for those at the end of their lives and it has done so for years.
In fact, this year is its one hundred and twenty first birthday no less.
The hospice provides support for both individuals and families in the London community and has skilled professionals to deliver this care.
Medical, emotional, practical and welfare advice are all made available by the charity.
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