Is coffee the new dessert?
Would you prefer coffee or dessert?
The Edinburgh News has published an interesting online article recently investigating into whether coffee in all its glorious forms is becoming the new dessert choice.
It is not the first coffee industry-related news article to touch on the subject, as a new coffee observation seems to be afoot. …continue reading Is coffee the new dessert?
Coffee to protect the rainforest
The Fairtrade coffee movement is gaining momentum and it is easy to spot Fairtrade coffee, if you are wanting a drink that is ethical as it is refreshing, keep and eye out for the logo on the packaging.
The Fairtrade programme works to ensure that the coffee farmers in developing countries are not only paid fairly for their product but are protected by contractual terms and conditions which benefit both the farmers and their local communities. …continue reading Coffee to protect the rainforest
Coffee as a fuel alternative!
There is a renewed vigor at present, for the search for alternative fuel sources.
Of course, it is preferable that these alternative sources are renewable or at least do not have detrimental effects on the environment.
There is a growth of wind farms, research which aims to harness the power of the tides, solar energy the list goes on. …continue reading Coffee as a fuel alternative!
Multicultural coffee drinking experience in Bristol
There is one thing that can be said about the coffee industry: it is a global phenomenon.
Not only is it sold and drunk all over the world, but countries all over the globe contribute to the finished drink of coffee that you sip in your local coffee bars.
Are you drinking smooth coffee blends from Colombia in South America, or perhaps a Kenyan coffee from Africa or even a civet-coffee from Indonesia? …continue reading Multicultural coffee drinking experience in Bristol
How birds benefit coffee growers
There are many unlikely elements of the natural world that have evolved specifically to help one another survive.
The recent bee crisis has shown that, without the humble bumble bee, we as a species would struggle to pollinate our crops without assistance from this small, previously insignificant insect. …continue reading How birds benefit coffee growers
Can’t afford not to drink coffee!
Do you think that there is a trend between those who prefer certain types of food or drink?
Do curry-eaters have a different take on life compared to salad-fanatics?
Or beer versus wine drinkers?
…continue reading Can’t afford not to drink coffee!
Uganda to get governmental help for coffee growers
It has been long documented that Africa has a strong connection with the coffee industry.
It has been said that the first coffee beans were discovered there after an Ethiopian goatherd noticed the effects of coffee cherry consumption by his flock.
Since then, coffee has become a significant market for several African countries.
…continue reading Uganda to get governmental help for coffee growers
Tea or Coffee Or Can You Love Both?
Cats and dogs. Tea and coffee.
People seem to have a soft spot for either one or the other, don’t they?
Presumably, if you’re reading this article, you are in the coffee camp.
…continue reading Tea or Coffee Or Can You Love Both?
Tiny American Town to Become Coffee Hub
The tiny town of Buford in Wyoming has been in the news of late, after it was sold at auction in 2012.
How small is this American town?
It was occupied by one sole resident and comprised just over 10 acres.
…continue reading Tiny American Town to Become Coffee Hub
Discussion of coffee and lowering suicide risk
Many of us look forward to our morning cup of coffee to give us a little pep first thing in the morning.
We know all about the feel-good factor of the coffee beverage.
But can the caffeine elixir go further than that and help with issues such as the risk of suicide?
…continue reading Discussion of coffee and lowering suicide risk