In the 2014 hit song Budapest, British artist George Ezra describes the city as a “hidden treasure chest”. Soon enough, that treasure chest of specialty coffee coffee shops, historic pubs, thermal baths, royal palace, and vibrant night life will be on display when the international coffee community unites for World of Coffee (WOC) and the World Coffee Championships. Read more
Charlotte Malaval’s dream job at Toby’s Estate
Charlotte Malaval isn’t ashamed to admit that four years ago her knowledge of coffee was non-existent. “I’m from France, so naturally I grew up drinking bad, bitter, dark-roasted coffee,” Charlotte says. “I didn’t know what specialty coffee was or what origin is.” Read more
Curtis’ stepping stones
Curtis Stone has made his first Los Angeles-based restaurant Maude a success by celebrating just one ingredient each month. Such foods have included zucchinis, plums, cherries, radishes, and apples, to name a few. When BeanScene asks Curtis if coffee has ever made the cut, there’s a slight pause in his response. Read more
Generous Guatemala
When I was making my first tentative foray into green coffee at Cofi-Com, one coffee in particular fascinated me: the musically sounding Guatemalan Huehuetenango. The name rolls off the tongue, tropical, sunny, and tuneful all in one. Give it a try. Hue-hue-tenango.
Vietnam Cafe Show to host national barista championship
After a successful debut in 2016, the second Vietnam international Cafe Show will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from 2 – 4 March. Read more
London Coffee Masters contenders revealed
London Coffee Masters has revealed its 2017 competitors. Read more
Robot-powered coffee shop opens in San Francisco
A 23-year-old college drop-out has opened a robot-staffed coffee shop in San Francisco, United States. Read more
NZSCA to host Meadow Fresh NZ Latte Art Championship 8 April
NZSCA will host the Meadow Fresh New Zealand Latte Art Championship 2017 on Saturday 8 April. Read more
La Marzocco launches new branch in Germany
La Marzocco has announced the opening of a new branch office in Germany, La Marzocco Deutschland GmbH.
In light of a booming specialty coffee market in Germany, the territory has become strategic for La Marzocco to endorse its brand, raise coffee quality awareness, and help elevate the barista profession while setting trends and sharing industry innovations. Read more
Jamaica Blue partners with Beacon Foundation
Jamaica Blue has committed to a long-term partnership with Beacon Foundation to help increase opportunities for young Australians. Read more