The overlap of industries With craft beer and specialty coffee still in their infancy, innovation has been the focal point of both industries. Granted, coffee and beer have been around for a few millennia; it’s only within the past several years that the pioneers in both of these industries have really elevated the quality of […]

The Future of Coffee Science is Looking Bright! The Sensory Summit is a U.S. Roasters Guild Event focused on the higher-level needs of experienced roasters and coffee tasters. With only 110 spots available, this year’s Summit (held on Jan 26 – 29) was a collaborative event with UC Davis, taking place at the Robert Mondavi […]

Barista Seeker is a job board for the barista industry, founded nearly 2 years ago to cater for a void in the market. Other hospitality sites exist but none that are specifically dedicated to baristas. The barista industry and community are growing rapidly in Australia. After baristaseeker.com.au was launched, many café owners around Melbourne were […]

Pros of social media When used effectively, social media can have all the benefits of word of mouth, just on a larger scale! It can also help you reach a high number of potential customers. Potential advantages of social media can include: reduced marketing costs increased sales increased traffic to your website improved ranking on […]

Story by Sean Edwards Efficient cafe workflow is vital in combining speed and quality in the coffee process. Smart operators understand this, and at the very beginning of the planning concept will find ways to combine elements into the fit-out that will allow for an efficient workflow to happen. I get to see hundreds of […]