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Pete and Maria Licata Offer a New Approach to Caffeine Intake
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Pete and Maria Licata Offer a New Approach to Caffeine Intake

After experiencing the negative effects of high caffeine intake, Pete and Maria Licata sought to create a solution. Cue their latest venture: Caffeine Control. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Pete Licata When 2013 World Barista Champion Pete Licata began feeling the persistent effects of burnout—restless sleep, midday crashes, and a creeping sense […]

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4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Phuket, Thailand
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4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Phuket, Thailand

Located in southern Thailand, the city of Phuket has a blossoming specialty-coffee scene. We explore four exceptional coffee shops in this vibrant locale. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Thailand is an extraordinary place filled with so much to see, eat, drink, and experience. In the southern region of the country, there

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Coffee events are expanding into Asia: What makes these markets so lucrative?
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Coffee events are expanding into Asia: What makes these markets so lucrative?

Set to become the fastest-growing coffee market in the world over the next few years, Asia is a hotspot for innovation in specialty coffee. Often leading and redefining global trends, from premiumisation to beverage customisation, Asian coffee brands have a huge influence in the wider market. It’s then no surprise that more coffee events are

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Why direct trade is about more than ethical business practices
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Why direct trade is about more than ethical business practices

The term “direct trade” is synonymous with specialty coffee. Established as a way to “do things differently” in an industry dominated by multinationals, it’s founded on the principle that when roasters, traders, and producers work closer together, the entire supply chain benefits. In its early years, direct trade was considered a form of social responsibility.

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What can we expect from specialty coffee in 2025?
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What can we expect from specialty coffee in 2025?

The specialty coffee market has grown exponentially throughout the last decade, bringing about significant changes in consumer preferences, company culture, and market trends.  In an industry once defined by its passion and enthusiasm, roasters are increasingly forced to adopt a pragmatic approach to compete, differentiating themselves from other quality-driven brands to offer something new. Only

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How to build your brand as a coffee roaster
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How to build your brand as a coffee roaster

In the highly competitive coffee landscape, branding is everything. It’s always been a key differentiating factor for specialty coffee roasters, but against a backdrop of rising inflation and business costs, market competition has intensified. Businesses must assert their unique selling points and discern themselves through engaging storytelling, constant innovation, and dynamic pricing. Otherwise, they risk

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