Why the world needs more varieties of coffee, as Starbucks trials new arabica beans

Why the world needs more varieties of coffee, as Starbucks trials new arabica beans

By Ko Dong-hwan The world needs more new varieties of coffee beans so that bean farmers and producers can make more profit and the market does not get monopolised by a few coffee-producing countries or roasters that offer limited choices, according to the head of World Coffee Research (WCR). Jennifer “Vern” Long, chief executive of … Read more

Is Blue Bottle’s instant coffee as good as brewed coffee or espresso? You may have already tried it without knowing

Is Blue Bottle’s instant coffee as good as brewed coffee or espresso? You may have already tried it without knowing

Think of instant coffee and it’s unlikely you’d associate the product with anything artisanal. More likely, it’s a term that brings to mind dusty jars, destined to become rocket fuel for the cash-strapped and time poor. In addition, research in recent years has also pointed towards the health risk from drinking instant coffee thanks to … Read more