Why did you decide to not franchise ? Zamfotis: We have only opened corporate-owned stores to date. We have been very protective of the brand, our identity and our image. We have spent the last 13 years cultivating who we are, what we stand for and how to deliver the best guest experience in specialty … Read more
1st wave (1800s): Coffee becomes a commodity, its consumption grows exponentially. 2nd Wave(1970): American coffee giant Starbucks transforms coffee culture. 3rd Wave(2000s): Coffee starts being purchased based on its production origin and its methods of production. What is the first wave of coffee? The first wave of coffee is seen as the lowest quality and … Read more
The term ‘specialty coffee‘ or ‘speciality coffee‘ is used to refer to coffee that is graded 80 points or above on a 100 point scale by a certified coffee taster (SCAA) or by a licensed Q Grader(CQI) What makes a specialty coffee shop? The most obvious difference between speciality coffee shops and other chain store … Read more
What is a white americano? A white Americano is an espresso drink that is made by combining espresso coffee and hot water and topping this off with a splash of milk The milk added can be cold, steamed, but it can also be foamed milk only. Is an Americano white or black? The original Americano … Read more
The term “specialty coffee” was coined by industry pioneer Erna Knutsen in 1974. The Specialty Coffee Association of America was established in 1982 with forty-two members, many of who sold what was then often colloquially called “gourmet” coffees direct to customers. Who invented speciality coffee? The term was first used in 1974 by Erna Knutsen … Read more
How many Starbucks are there worldwide? As of today, Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world with 32,660 stores across the globe in 2020 In 2019, it recorded 31,256 stores worldwide. Starbucks year-over-year growth almost doubled in the last decade. How many Starbucks are there internationally? Total Starbucks locations globally 2003-2021 There were … Read more
You can choose to go with just a splash of cold milk, which will reduce the strong espresso taste and make it more balanced in flavor. Try adding steamed milk to your Americano for a slightly textured drink You can also make an Americano with milk by adding steamed and foamed milk to it. Do … Read more
second cup coffee chain sold for $14M to Quebec restaurant owner Foodtastic Aegis Brands Inc says it has signed a deal to sell its Second Cup Coffee Co. operations to Quebec-based Foodtastic Inc. Who is the owner of Second Cup? Second Cup coffee chain sold for $14M to Quebec restaurant owner Foodtastic Aegis Brands Inc … Read more
An americano is made with espresso and hot water, while a latte is made with espresso and steamed milk What’s a white Americano? What is a white Americano? A white Americano is an espresso drink that is made by combining espresso coffee and hot water and topping this off with a splash of milk The … Read more
For a coffee to qualify as “speciality”, it must have zero Primary defects and less than five Secondary defects. What is the difference between speciality coffee and normal coffee? Commercial coffee is usually roasted and packed in large plants, under nationally advertised brand names. specialty coffee is usually roasted in small stores or factories, using … Read more