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 traditional methods and technology, and is often sold where it has been roasted Why is specialty coffee special? According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), specialty coffee is coffee … Read more
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
The only difference between the two is that Americano doesn’t contain milk foam and milk The cappuccino is creamier and has less strong taste compared to Americano. Is americano stronger than latte? An Americano has a full-bodied taste. It’s much stronger in taste than a latte A latte is made out of significant part milk … Read more