Tips on Coffee - The Coffee Book: Anatomy of an Industry from Crop to the Last Drop

Tips on Coffee - The Coffee Book: Anatomy of an Industry from Crop to the Last Drop ()

  „to the dramatic rise of Starbucks and other specialty retailers in the 1990s. Written with verve and filled with little-known facts, the book explores the process of cultivation, harvesting, and roasting from bean to cup; surveys the social history of caf society from the first coffeehouses in Constantinople to Renaissance French cafs to beatnik havens in Berkeley and Greenwich Village; and tells the dramatic story of international trade and speculation for a product that can make or break entire national economies. The book also examines the industry's major players -- General Foods, Nestl, Proctor & Gamble -- revealing how they have systematically reduced the quality of the bean and turned a much-loved product into a lifestyle. Finally, The Coffee Book considers the exploitation of labor and damage to the environment that mass cultivation causes, and explores the growing "conscious coffee" market and "fair trade" movement.“

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Global Exchange : Starbucks to Acquire Seattle Coffee Company from AFC Enterprises Global Exchange : Starbucks to Acquire Seattle Coffee Company from AFC Enterprises

  „"Both SBC and TI offer superb specialty coffees that are distinct from Starbucks flavor profiles. These brands will allow us to satisfy the desires of consumers with an affinity for the smooth flavors of SBC coffees and distinctive Italian recipes of Torrefazione Italia coffees, while focusing on expanding the demand for these types of specialty coffees."“

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History of Coffee from Coffee Universe History of Coffee from Coffee Universe

  „If you can imagine, in Brazil alone, over 5 million people are employed in the cultivation and harvesting of over 3 billion coffee plants. Sales of premium specialty coffees in the United States have reached the multi billion dollar level, and are increasing significantly on an annual basis. TOP OF PAGE“

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Tea & Coffee 07/01 - What’s Brewing In Specialty Retail? Tea & Coffee 07/01 - What’s Brewing In Specialty Retail?

  „What makes this industry thrive is the fact that it offers consumers options and a different experience. “You can get a cup of coffee anywhere in the U.S. from 7-11 to Starbucks to the local espresso bar, so often times people rely on service,” stated Fabrice Moschetti of Moschetti, Inc. It is the convenient locations, quick, friendly service and whether or not the customer and what he orders is remembered that keeps him wanting to come back. According to Bill Moore, vice president of the Van San Corporation’s Concession Division, these carts appeal to practically “all of the individual’s five senses at once,” making the experience one that he remembers and to which he wants to return.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide

  „On the other hand, coffee drinkers should have no problem finding alternatives to the two rather mediocre main-menu Starbucks blends reviewed here. Smaller specialty roasters offer lots of medium-dark to dark-roasted offerings of impressive quality, and Starbucks itself produces some excellent alternatives in its "Commitment to Origin" series. (Look for the special displays of bagged wholebean coffees scattered among the other paraphernalia at Starbucks locations.) Apparently the coffee folks at Starbucks put their passion into these often outstanding limited releases (see, for example, Starbucks Serena Organic Blend, February 2004) but may be tempted to buy by number when faced with the challenge of acquiring the massive volume of coffees that go into the often sad and listless versions of the blends on the main Starbucks menu.“

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Hawaii Coffee Association Hawaii Coffee Association

  „Hawaii could lobby for a field trip to Hawaii if we desire. Shortage of specialty coffee on the market. Guatemala is down 30% and Starbucks has bought a majority of Costa Rica’s specialty coffee.“

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