Congratulations to the Chef Team at The Auberge at Jerbourg for securing the two main Chef Awards at Guernsey’s recently held Chef Awards. Calum Humphries led the way with the Junior Chef award, followed by Head Chef Daniel Green securing joint first place in the senior category. Daniel came to the attention of a national...
There’s been increased interest in filter coffee in the coffee industry in recent months. For example, we are seeing growing use of the Chemex system among artisan coffee producers, who are recognising the benefits of this brewing method in showcasing the subtleties of single origin coffees. Meanwhile, the National Pub Operator J D Wetherspoon has...
Espresso is usually the finale of a Fine Dining experience, and the choice of the correct coffee bean blend is a crucial element in weaving the fabric of that experience. In recent months I have been lucky enough to taste the cuisine of two very special restaurants, both serving work of exceptional quality and innovation....
In the next few weeks we see two of the UK Coffee Industry’s main exhibitions being held in London. The London Coffee Festival: 25-28th April at The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane There are a wide range of exhibitors and events, including the semi-finals and finals of the UK Barista Competition, where the competition has never...
“Four hundred stores is the potential we believe the Espression concept has in the UK in a decade,” Lavazza’s UK managing director, Luca Piccini, confirmed to us, adding pointedly: “... but to transform what is potential on paper into actual openings is the real challenge.”