The march of the subscription services continues! The virtual ink had barely dried on our story about UK-based Trinkets when we came across Kopi, a like-minded company whose focus is single-estate coffees from around the world…. Read More…
KereKere, is a concept named in Fiji in which a relative or neighbor can request something that is needed and it must be willingly given with no expectation of repayment. What a wonderful sentiment, custom and way of life that hopefully can make its way into every enterprise and local business around the globe. A café in Melbourne, Australia, by the same name, has already taken that custom and is applying it to its community and business…. Read More…
TrendHunter: Eco-friendly dishware is becoming more and more prevalent in modern societies, yet Repurpose Compostables has managed to bring their green product to Bed Bath & Beyond, giving it a mainstream audience that similar products have yet to gain. Touted to have created the “world’s g… Read More…
Over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day, with drinkers invariably finding themselves walking a fine line between ‘too hot’ and ‘too cold.’ Aiming to help make that middle ground last longer, Coffee Joulies are small stone-like… Read More…
With arachnid looks and elegant design, the Presso makes a morning espresso in less time that it takes most electric machines to warm up. Reflecting a growing demand, Presso joins the crop of machine-free methods of coffee brewing that—like other popular coffee tools Chemex and AeroPress—is smaller, easier to clean, gentler on the environment and generally less fussy then automated coffeemakers. … Read More…
Texas-based Project7′s coffees are all harvested from small, organic farms that are certified Fair Trade and USDA Organic. Sold through coffee-of-the-month subscriptions, each coffee blend is attached to a specific cause. Its French Roast coffee, for instance, is associated with its “Heal the Sick” project, so that each canister sold translates into medicine provided for one person suffering from malaria. Its Nicaragua Hacienda coffee, on the other hand, is linked with its “Feed the Hungry” project; each canister sale provides seven meals in American communities…. Read More…
Fair trade coffee is no longer uncommon; what’s unusual about Canadian AGRO Café is that it went so far as to create its own NGO arm to make sure it serves only coffee that’s ethically and environmentally sound…. Read More…
Brooklyn-based Kickstand Coffee uses two bicycles, a fold-up stand and a hand-cranked grinder to serve up sustainable hot and cold coffee at events around the city. The brainchild of three baristas, Kickstand Coffee relies on two 160-pound rolling carts that are each towed to location by a custom-built bicycle, according to a report on NYDailyNews.com…. Read More…
Vizun, a sprouting innovation company based in Toronto, Canada has launched Mug Hug to cafés, eco, gift, and retail shops nationwide. Mug Hug is a reusable, flexible lid for coffee mugs that easily presses on for a seal. It’s the first of its kind, and has international patents pending…. Read More…
Art in my Coffee is a Tumblr based blog, which has one specific task, showcase art creations in your mocha. Coffee is a staple in almost everyone’s daily life, and sometimes you’re struck with an exceptional barista masterpiece, which will surely be soon consumed by an undeniable thirst…. Read More…