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What The F**k...Is The C Price?

It’s crucial to the production of coffee – and it’s currently having a devastating impact.

3 min |

Issue 40

Caffeine

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 min |

Issue 36

Caffeine

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 min |

Issue 36

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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 min |

Issue 36

Caffeine

The Caffeinated Tipple

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

1 min |

Issue 36

Caffeine

The Grind

Sifting through the sediment

2 min |

Issue 31 - Feb/Mar 18

Caffeine

Bitter Barista

Our grumpy columnist is worried that the speciality coffee world has gone from optimism to cynicism – so what’s next?

3 min |

Issue 31 - Feb/Mar 18

Caffeine

What The F**k... Is Processing?

Ever spotted the word “natural” or “washed” on coffee packaging and wondered what it means? James Hanson explains all

3 min |

June - July 2018

Caffeine

Turn Over A New Leaf

If you want to fully appreciate tea’s delicate flavours, you need to know what you’re tasting – and you need to brew it right. Mike Riley offers a few professional pointers

7 min |

August - September 2017

Caffeine

Shaken, Not Stirred

Put the teaspoon down – tea is a perfect base for creative cocktails. Sophie Hudson treats her taste buds.

1 min |

August - September 2017

Caffeine

London Tea Shops

Want a change from your usual flat white? Sally Gurteen scours London for the best places to explore the wide world of tea.

6 min |

August - September 2017

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Bitter Barista

The people who make your coffee are important to you, and you can make a real connection with them – but that doesn’t mean they’re there to fulfil all your spiritual needs, argues our resident Scrooge. This Christmas, spare a thought for the browbeaten barista

2 min |

December - January 2018

Caffeine

Origin Report Myanmar

The southeast Asian country is facing uncertain times – and that means its burgeoning coffee industry needs our support now more than ever, says Priscilla Daniel, green coffee trader for DRWakefield

3 min |

December - January 2018

Caffeine

WTF Is It With Lever Machines?

Each issue, Caffeine tackles some of the complexities associated with the coffee industry. Here, we attempt to explain the resurgence of lever espresso machines

3 min |

December - January 2018

Caffeine

Bitter Barista

Trade, agriculture, finance… coffee? The prospect of Britain’s exit from the EU is already affecting the industry, says our choleric columnist, as he looks ahead to see how Brexit might change what’s in your cup

4 min |