Coffee

2024 - 2 - 29

Coffee Craze: From Barista Championships to Mushroom Infusions

Barista Championship - Coffee industry - Good Design Award - Mushroom coffee - Sustainability

Discover the latest trends in the coffee industry, from barista competitions to mushroom-infused brews! ☕️🍄

The coffee industry is thriving globally, with countries like the Philippines witnessing a revival in coffee culture. In Australia, Axil Coffee recently secured victory at the ASCA National Coffee Championships, setting the stage for the World Barista Championship in South Korea. Starbucks is leading the way in sustainability, working towards carbon-neutral green coffee production through forest restoration and farmer education. On the local scene, college campuses are seeing a resurgence in coffee crawls, with students exploring various coffee hotspots like Colosimo Coffee Roasters and Greenhouse Cafe.

Mushroom coffee is a rising trend, blending the rich flavors of coffee with the health benefits of mushrooms. Available in various forms such as instant mixes and pods, mushroom coffee offers a unique twist to the traditional brew. In a nod to innovation, Franke Coffee Systems received the prestigious 2023 Good Design Award for their Mytico product line in the Retail Fittings category, highlighting excellence in coffee equipment design.

Did you know that barista champions like Simpson from Axil Coffee represent Australia on the global stage? And the increasing popularity of mushroom coffee is reshaping the beverage industry, offering a healthier alternative to traditional brews.

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Image courtesy of "Xinhua"

Feature: Philippines embraces coffee industry revival (Xinhua)

by Xinhua writers Dario Agnote, Zhang Yisheng. MANILA, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) -- Jethro Agnote, a real estate brokerage marketing specialist in Metro Manila, ...

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Image courtesy of "Australian Hospitality Magazine"

Axil Coffee wins ASCA National Coffee Championships - hospitality ... (Australian Hospitality Magazine)

As Australia Barista Champion, Simpson will represent the country at the World Barista Championship in South Korea this May. Last year, Simpson placed third in ...

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Image courtesy of "CSO Magazine - The Global CSR & Sustainability Platform"

Starbucks: The Journey to Carbon-Neutral Green Coffee (CSO Magazine - The Global CSR & Sustainability Platform)

From restoring forests to educating farmers, Starbucks is delivering bold solutions, says Michelle Burns, EVP Global Coffee, Social Impact & Sustainability.

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Image courtesy of "The Manitoban"

The return of the campus coffee crawl (The Manitoban)

I will be reviewing coffee served on campus from four locations: Colosimo Coffee Roasters, Greenhouse Cafe, Belltower Café and the Fresh Food Company. Like my ...

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Image courtesy of "GQ Magazine"

The Internet Is Searching for Coffee Now More Than At Any Other ... (GQ Magazine)

While the cultural obsession with java is nothing new, with the current search for 'coffee' at an all-time high, GQ finds out what's behind the craze.

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Can fungi flavor better health? What to know about mushroom coffee ... (Mayo Clinic Press)

Mushroom coffee is simply a mix of coffee beans and dehydrated ground mushrooms. It's available as instant, grounds and even as pods.

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Image courtesy of "Global Coffee Report"

Franke Coffee Systems granted 2023 Good Design Award - Global ... (Global Coffee Report)

Franke Coffee Systems has announced the Mytico product line has been awarded the 2023 Good Design Award in the Retail Fittings category.

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