UK
Solo Coffee launches Solo Espresso Shot
The Solo Espresso Shot comes in a 60ml shot bottle of espresso strength cold brew coffee, and is a single serve of speciality grade espresso.
Saicho introduces new rare tea collection
Premium sparkling tea brand Saicho is set to launch a new Rare Tea Collection which will build on the brand’s exciting range of gastronomic teas.
New e-commerce marketplace gives buyers direct access to Brazilian micro lots
A marketplace for coffees vetted by Cup of Excellence National Jurists has launched for buyers in the US, Canada and the UK.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Product news
Drink tea to good health across the ages
The adage, “drink to good health” apparently should have specified ‘drinking tea.’ A new report, commissioned by the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP), a division of the UK Tea & Infusions Association, shows how a simple cup of tea can “keep us happy and healthy from childhood to old age.”
Finlays Europe unveils plans to fuel UK & Europe cold brew coffee boom
Global cold brew coffee company Finlays has unveiled plans to fire up the UK cold brew coffee market with a multi-million-pound facility in the north of England.
The Odd Coffee Company set to tackle UK coffee wastage
The Odd Coffee Company is rescuing surplus coffee pods and tonnes of freshly roasted bean and ground coffee, and working closely with premium coffee roasters nationwide to help reduce their waste.
Matthew Algie unveils crucial climate pledges as it serves COP26 delegates
As well as supplying carbon neutral coffee to the world’s most influential politicians, the Glasgow-based roaster will also be showcased at COP26 as an example of what businesses can do in this field.
Teapigs celebrates nine years with Free Tea Day 2021
Over 350 stockists worldwide will be taking part in teapigs Free Tea Day, and giving away free tea at their café and delis.
Clipper Teas pledges support to Fairtrade farmers in run up to COP26
Clipper Teas has joined forces with other Fairtrade partners to pledge its support for farmers in their call for climate justice ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, UK, this November.
New tech platform directly links coffee producers and roasters
Paving the way for 100% direct trade for green coffee distribution, Typica, the online platform connecting producers and roasters, is now available in the UK.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
John Farrer & Co receives Great Taste Award for signature blended coffee
The team at UK, Lake District-based tea and coffee merchants John Farrer & Co, Kendal, have been awarded a 1-star Great Taste award.
teapigs receives 15 Great Taste Awards
UK brand teapigs has received 15 Great Taste Awards this year, bringing its total to 152 prizes to date.
Costa Coffee trials reusable cup scheme powered by blockchain
Costa Coffee has launched a trial of a new blockchain technology-powered reusable cup scheme called BURT, which stands for ‘Borrow, Use, Reuse, Take Back’.
Lavazza opens doors of UK flagship store
With the inauguration of Lavazza’s first Flagship store outside of Italy, the brand brings an immersive coffee experience to London.