There are debates surrounding who was the more influential. From the UKs Richard Evans in the 1820s through to Jabez Burns of the US in the mid 1860s and the Probat company who patented the ‘Kaffeeschnellröster’ (rapid coffee roaster) in 1880. Who discovered roasting? The first recorded implements for roasting coffee beans were thin pans … Read more
This is the oldest—and some say, most elegant—cafe in Rome. What was the first coffee brand? The wave of drinking coffee continued to rise, with the first coffee company being founded in San Francisco in 1850. The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills became the first known company to commercialize and mass produce coffee. Today, … Read more
The Caffè Nero Group has acquired the Coffee#1 café chain for an undisclosed sum The deal sees Caffè Nero become the majority owner of the rival group after buying a 70% stake from S.A Brain, which retains a 30% share. Is coffee 1 owned by Cafe Nero? The Caffè Nero Group has acquired the Coffee#1 … Read more
Ethiopia When people ask what country has the best coffee, Ethiopia will often be near the top of the list. Ethiopia has a coffee-growing culture spanning centuries and growers in the country have perfected their craft. Which country is famous for coffee? Brazil Brazil is a true powerhouse of coffee production. The country single-highhandedly produces … Read more