In this issue

What's Christmas without a celebratory tipple? In this issue, we showcase the best coffee liqueurs on the market. From classics to creative concoctions, Tim Ridley's boozy feature will leave you wanting to indulge.
We also delve into the world of caffeinated skincare, with our editorial assistant Erin discussing five excellent coffee scrubs and why they should be on your bathroom shelf, on page 12.
As it is the season of giving, it is only right that we share what we would love to find under our Christmas trees this year- on page 28, we bring your our ultimate gift guide for coffee-lovers.
With 2019 just around the corner, our editor Phil speaks to experts in the industry what they think the future holds for the coffee industry.

Coffee's Connection To Central America's Migrant Caravan

What drives thousands of desperate workers to make this dangerous journey? It’s mainly the challenges faced by the region’s coffee farms

2 mins

Time For High Tea?

Don Mei of Mei Leaf takes a look at the psychoactive effects of your favourite cuppa

2 mins

Keeping Coffee In Mind

Mindful coffee is a concept that brings together two life-enhancing things to improve your state of mind and your enjoyment of every cup. Erin O’Connor enlightens us about how it works

2 mins

What The Fuck ... Is World Coffee Research?

This global organisation’s work could be crucial to the future of coffee. Sierra Burgess-Yeo explains why – and how to get involved

3 mins

Festive Spirits

Celebrate in style this Christmas with these coffee concoctions

1 min

Netflix Of Coffee?

For a small monthy subscription, a new online learning resource promises to help you and your staff become well-rounded coffee professionals

3 mins

Competition Round-Up

The World Coffee Championships, which took place at Expominas in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, from 7th to 9th November, concluded with Dan Fellows bringing home the title of World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion.

1 min

Bitter Barista

Our coffee curmudgeon remembers when everyone in the speciality business had the same goal. But now, what does winning really mean? No one seems to know

3 mins

How Did I Get Here?

A chance meeting with a Kiwi roaster in Brazil led Nicole Ferris to Climpson & Sons in London – and now, as MD, she’s in charge of the company’s strategy

2 mins

The Caffeinated Tipple

A Christmas classic has been flipped on its head with this delicious spiced cocktail

1 min

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Caffeine Magazine Description:

Caffeine is a magazine championing independent and speciality coffee in the UK and abroad. Riding the "third wave" of the coffee industry, we aim to entertain and inform our readers about their daily cup of Joe. Be it espresso, filter, V60, syphon or humble French press (aka the cafetière), we want to make your home coffee experience as good as the one in your favourite coffee shop, and to share news, views and developments on the coffee scene.