JAKARTA, Indonesia – Every year, the archipelago is jockeying with Colombia for the title of “the world’s third largest coffee producer.” As the country’s middle-class has grown in recent years – and local demand for coffee continues to rise – the price consumers pay in the supermarket for their favourite bag of ground arabica depends on rainfall in Indonesia.
GLASGOW, UK – Fans of coffee, brace yourselves, because the Glasgow Coffee Festival has been expanded to two days due to massive demand. Created to celebrate a vibrant and growing specialty coffee culture in Scotland, the festival will feature a variety of coffee exhibitors, cafes, roasters, masterclasses, and workshops.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – According to a report by Euromonitor, Ethiopia is now one of the largest coffee markets in Africa with a rough estimate of 127,000 tonnes sold in 2015, which is a quarter of the total volume of coffee sold in the Middle East and Africa. The figure is comparable to those of much wealthier countries like South Korea and Russia.
SINGAPORE — Although local cafe culture is booming — along with sales — there is not enough appreciation for Singapore’s top baristas and their craft, industry insiders say. That is why coffee competitions such as the Singapore National Coffee Championships are important.
It’s dark and glossy, with a rich, fragrant flavour. It’s roasted locally by small, artisanal workshops. It comes with a distinguished history and enough...
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The chain told...
Arriving in Vietnam seven years ago, NYDC, a European-American style coffee & desserts chain, planned to open 20 shops within five years with investment...
The first-ever Malaysia Coffee Fest will celebrate everything that is growing rapidly in Malaysia’s vibrant coffee culture. From top-class baristas to talented local artisan...