Help for eco-conscious Indian farmers

We all like those who are kind to the planet, don’t we? There are growing calls for locally sourced produce in restaurants and supermarkets and demands for those who produce food stuffs to give a care to the impact their processes have on the environment. In India, the government is giving their coffee farmers an [...]

Good news for women coffee lovers

The news of the research done by the Harvard School of Public Health has spread far and wide. It is potentially good news for coffee loving ladies – and here’s why. The study provided some evidence, apparently, that if you drink more than four cups of coffee on a daily basis, there is a potentially [...]

Women entrepreneurs invited to coffee event

Once upon a time, women found enormous obstacles in the way of any involvement in the business world. Thankfully, things have changed and there are examples of women in business opportunities all over the place. One such example is in Kerala. There is a new initiative there, according to reports in the news, which connect [...]

Iconic coffee house owner passes away

To reach one hundred years of age is nothing to be sniffed at – and the life of Leopold Hawelka was certainly a life less ordinary. He has recently passed away, but the legacy he leaves behind is notable. Leopold began running his coffee business in 1938 and Café Hawelka became well-known throughout the city [...]

Coffee – the new energy source?

Have you seen the headlines about the new research project concerning the use of coffee as a potential fuel? The world is becoming increasingly interested in alternative sources of power. There has been talk of obtaining gas and oil from shale. Wind farms are becoming more and more common. There is research into many other [...]