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For many, cafés and coffee houses evoke images of hip ‘trendy’ bars filled with the young catching up with friends or grabbing a coffee on the go . The quintessential lifestyle depicted in ‘Central Perk’ by the TV Show ‘Friends’ comes to mind…. But this does not give...
Lough Gur gets hot….with composting
I feel really strongly about coffee AND waste coffee! Most people appreciate the benefit of composting organic waste and the divisive impact it has if it goes into landfill; 25 times more Co2 emissions than if you compost it, yikes!!!. Lough Gur’s general...
6 things to check when restarting your coffee machine after lockdown
There is palpable excitement in the air, summer is coming, non-essential retail is opening and many bars, restaurants and cafes are reopening again for the first time in almost 6 months. Undoubtedly there is plenty to be getting on with as we continue our efforts to...
Recyclability of Woodland Coffee Bags
Did you know that most coffee bags are not recyclable? Given that recycling is so embedded in our day to day lives, I was really shocked to discover this as I assumed that a ubiquitous product like a coffee bag would be recyclable!! (I really dislike the word...
Anyone for a Flamed Orange Iced Coffee?
If you’re looking to give an extra dimension to your coffee menu this spring, then it’s worth considering the Shott range of syrups. Shott is a New Zealand company that specialises in flavoured syrups with no added sugar or sweeteners and is of ‘super premium’...
The Effect of Coronavirus on Hospitality: What to do next?
For many businesses, Coronavirus has had a dramatic impact that will change their business models and mindsets for some time to come, some hospitality businesses have seen footfall drop to a tenth or less while others have seen their turnover double or more. The...
Looking for a Spring project?
It finally feels like spring has arrived, the daffodils are starting to bloom in abundance, the sound of neighbouring lawns being cut, the 6 nations Super Saturday approaching; all bring a feeling of excitement as we unshackle the embrace of a tougher than usual...
Recyclability of Coffee Bags
When we were sourcing our Woodland Coffee packaging it amazed me to see how little plastic packaging is actually recyclable and how challenging it can be to ensure that it actually can be recycled. For us, recyclability is not just that it can be notionally recycled...
Consumer Trends for High Quality Coffee
If you're opting to select high quality coffee beans for your new business venture, or you are looking to adapt your current offering, these trends might help you with your decision making. Increased Consumer knowledge Today, a cup of coffee is a lot more than a ‘pick...
Extracting the perfect coffee flavour
Maximising the flavour from coffee beans starts with making sure that the extraction is optimised. Extraction is the process that occurs when water and ground coffee come into contact. In science speak, this is the dissolving/dissolution process and the dissolved...
