traditional coffee culture

What Is 4Th Wave Coffee?

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The fourth wave is about bringing higher-quality coffee to the masses ; it focuses on expanding from a small corner of the market to bring it to more and more people. It is characterised by the commercialisation of quality coffee, which becomes more accessible and widespread in the process. What are the four waves of … Read more

What Are The Four Waves Of Coffee?

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1st wave – traditional coffee culture – commodity driven, mass consumption and dominance of bulk brew filter coffee. 2nd wave – branded chains – coffee shop culture, customised espresso-based beverages and globalisation. 3rd wave – artisan coffee – focus on quality, micro-roasting, handcrafting and sourcing What are the different coffee waves? In a simple sense, … Read more