Travelling to origin is a rewarding experience for anyone in the coffee industry. We travel to origin for many reasons. Primarily, to connect face-to-face with producer partners and broaden our sourcing tendrils; but more importantly, to deepen our understanding of this dynamic industry we are a part of. Where better to go to further our knowledge […]

An espresso shot is basically 98.8 % water. Yes, the extracted coffee is only a very small percentage of the served beverage. Water is the main carrier of the coffee flavours; the exact amount contained in a beverage will vary depending on brewing method used. Understanding the facts behind water quality in coffee brewing should […]

With the rise of clean-eating, raw food and healthy choices, more and more customers are seeking lighter and healthier drinks, namely tea. Espresso, long black, flat white, macchiato, Americano, latte, mocca, cappuccino, iced … however you like it, the options for coffee loving café goers are endless, whilst us poor tea drinkers are often left […]

Café Culture Consulting recently partnered with well known Australian foodservice business Freedom Foods to launch their latest Barista Almond Milk, manufactured under licence in Australia for Blue Diamond Brands.  The product, called Almond Breeze, was launched at Fine Foods last September in Melbourne, winning best new product on show. This prompted the Blue Diamond team’s […]

Engaging Full Capabilities for Improved Outcomes in the Coffee Supply Chain The global coffee market is expanding; consumption around the world continues to grow. Specialty coffee trends are generating enthusiasm and engaging a new pool of young consumers. At the same time, the industry faces significant risks to supply linked to climate change, plant disease, […]