Day: August 18, 2025

The Astoria DB200. Image: CWE.The AB200 is an “exciting new addition to the Astoria lineup” according to Coffee Works Express (CWE) Marketing and Brand Manager Natalie Kollar. Available in one, two, and three-group options, the AB200 is also available in a Compact 2G version with a smaller footprint. The range officially launched at World of Coffee Copenhagen in 2024,
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2024 Aotearoa Barista Champion Max Cui. Image: NZSCA.The 2025 Aotearoa Barista Champs will take place from 23 to 24 August, with the winner set to represent New Zealand at the 2026 World Barista Championships in Panama. Last year’s runner-up Bonnie Lam from The Coffee Dojo in Wanaka and two-time winner Hiroko Hanna Teramoto representing Mojo Coffee in Auckland lead a stacked field
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Image: Rido/stock.adobe.comA joint study between researchers at Bielefeld University and the University of Warwick has confirmed people who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee, with the effect much more pronounced in the morning. According to the study published in Scientific Reports, participants who regularly drink caffeine said they felt
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Despite a challenging market, new and exciting venues have continued to pop up across Australia. Image: The Grounds.Whether it’s new drinks, events, or entire venue concepts, how are cafés around Australia keeping customers engaged and coming back for more in challenging times? Australia’s café sector has battled through difficult times over the past few years. From a global pandemic to a cost-of-living crisis, times have been tough, but the hospitality industry has
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