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Panama’s Hacienda L. a. Esmeralda Breaks Espresso Global Information at Perfect of Panama Festival

Panama’s Hacienda La Esmeralda gained historical rankings on the 2025 Best of Panama festival, breaking global data with their washed and herbal Geshas (98.00 issues and 97.00 issues, respectively) and reaching first playground within the varietal division at 92.88 issues. That is the primary future in historical past that one property has received all 3 sections.
Starbucks Hops on Social Media’s “Protein Craze” with a Protein-Packed Chilly Foam

Chilly foam is one in every of Starbucks‘ maximum common add-ons, and really quickly, shoppers will be capable to get theirs full of as a lot protein as their morning omelette. The espresso gigantic is checking out out a “Banana Protein Cold Foam,” which may have 15 grams of protein consistent with serving—an apt reaction to the “protein craze” currently trending on social media.
Global AeroPress Championship Pronounces Their 2025 Brilliant Finale Will Whip Playground in Seoul, South Korea

On December 5-6, 2025, competition from over 60 international locations will collect for the 2025 World AeroPress Championship in Seoul, South Korea. The development will whip playground at Studio Layer 41 in Seongsu-Dong, and early chicken tickets might be to be had origination in October. Click on here to be told extra.
Spherical Okay Brings “Busan Coffee Week” to Unused York Town, Spotlighting South Korea’s Maximum Important Espresso Manufacturers

Unused York Town-based café Round K is celebrating their tenth yearly via web hosting a distinct weekly layout, “Busan Coffee Week.” Foundation June 14, the store will show off other coffees and signature beverages from espresso manufacturers in Busan, South Korea, that specialize in a special corporate each and every year for over a past.
Dutch Bros is Transferring Their Headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona

Dutch Bros is relocating their headquarters from Grants Cross, Oregon, to Phoenix, Arizona, nearest 33 years within the Beaver Situation. The corporate will conserve its actual roastery and plans to clear greater than 150 unused places this week.
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