What’s Brewing

  • Espresso: A Rich History in Every Shot

    November 23, 2024/What's Brewing/

    The story of espresso begins in Italy at the turn of the 20th century. In 1901, Luigi Bezzera, an innovative factory owner, sought to solve a workplace problem – lengthy coffee breaks. Bezzera wanted a way to brew coffee quickly without compromising flavor and his solution read more >

  • Farmer Brother Vice President of Coffee Matthew Swenson Says “Premiumization” Fuels Coffee Industry Growth

    November 14, 2024/What's Brewing/

    Originally published on GritDaily by Safaque Kagdi on Nov. 13, 2014. As of 2024, the global coffee market stands at $132.1 billion, with projections reaching $166.4 billion by 2029. This surge reflects deeper consumer demand for quality and ethical sourcing, areas where industry leaders like Matthew Swenson make read more >

  • Investing in Coffee Equipment: A Recipe for Better Taste and Bigger Profits

    November 13, 2024/What's Brewing/

    While we all know great coffee comes from great beans, the equipment used to brew also plays a crucial role in ensuring a consistently, great cup. Coffee (and tea) beverage equipment is the workhorse of the foodservice organization and plays a critical role in customer satisfaction. read more >

  • Light vs. Dark Roast: What’s the difference?

    October 25, 2024/What's Brewing/

    The flavor of your morning coffee is influenced by many factors from the country of origin and variety grown to the processing method utilized post-harvest. While these factors are controlled by the producer at origin, there are also specific metrics a roaster utilizes to imprint their read more >