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Do you really need expensive equipment to make espresso at home?
Growing interest in coffee consumer education has given way to a new wave of dedicated home baristas insistent on perfecting their espresso. According to the 2025 NCDT Specialty Coffee Breakout report, 43% of US adults enjoyed an espresso-based beverage in the past week, with 74% of past-day specialty coffee drinkers preparing their drinks at home. Traditionally, making espresso at home meant investing in bulky, costly equipment, preventing many people from… read more
March 25, 2024
The role of the barista is changing in specialty coffee
The barista is one of the most important supply chain actors in the coffee industry.…
May 9, 2023
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Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for…
April 4, 2023
How can baristas foam milk for specialty coffee without using steam?
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November 25, 2025
How cafés can manage rising coffee prices
Coffee prices surged throughout 2025, driven by a perfect storm of supply constraints and geopolitical…
November 10, 2025
How coffee shops can tap into food trends
Mintel’s 2026 global food and drink predictions include protein-packed ingredients, multi-sensory menu items, and a…
November 6, 2025
Multi-roaster coffee shops: What buyers & sellers need to know
A multi-roaster café offers coffee from different roasters at any given time. Some always opt…
August 26, 2025
Iced drinks have changed workflow: How baristas can adapt
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April 28, 2025Why roasters and coffee shops need to strategise their menu pricing
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November 12, 2025
How to make latte art at home without an espresso machine
Latte art has become one of the most recognisable symbols of specialty coffee culture, popularised…
September 22, 2025
How do coffee shops manage multiple plant milk options?
Plant milks and cold coffee are more popular than ever, as customers increasingly value a…
September 17, 2025
Can super-automatic coffee machines really handle different types of milks?
Plant milks have dominated the coffee industry; one in three UK consumers opt for oat…
August 19, 2025
Is dairy making a comeback in specialty coffee?
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December 1, 2025
Do you really need expensive equipment to make espresso at home?
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October 27, 2025
The evolution of portable espresso machines
Espresso consumption is rising in countries like the US, where filter coffee was traditionally the…
June 10, 2025
What’s the future for home espresso machines?
Investment in coffee education reached an all-time high during the pandemic, as more people sought…
April 21, 2025
Understanding the history and evolution of the espresso machine
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January 21, 2025
What’s the future for filter coffee?
Although espresso has a special place in the hearts of many coffee professionals and drinkers,…
January 15, 2025
Customers won’t wait forever for a pour over – and coffee shops should recognise that
Pour overs are a hallmark of specialty coffee. Defined by the high level of skill…
December 12, 2024
How brewing with the AeroPress has evolved
The AeroPress is a tried-and-tested brewer. Found in cafés, roasteries, and homes around the world,…
June 5, 2024
