air-to-waterWorld’s First Air-to-Water Coffee Machine Appears at CES
Water, the stuff that typically accounts for more than 90% of any finished brew, is commanding increased attention in the coffee sphere. Yet one startup at the recent CES tech...
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acquisitionsThird Wave Water Acquires Perfect Coffee Water
Ohio-based water mineralization product maker Third Wave Water (TWW) has acquired fellow coffee water specialist Perfect Coffee Water (PCW). The acquisition includes all of Washington State-based Perfect Coffee Water’s intellectual...
2024 Year In ReviewModular Was Popular in New Commercial Grinders in 2024
Precision, low retention, and cooler running temperatures remained top priorities for makers of commercial coffee grinding equipment in 2024. At the same time, modularity gained traction throughout the category, promising...
2024 Year In ReviewSingle Cups, Single Groups, Many Choices Commercial Brewing and Espresso in 2024
Coffee equipment manufacturers pushed the boundaries of innovation in espresso and cold brewing throughout 2024, but the year also saw a significant surge in new brands and machines seeking to...
2024 Year In ReviewElectric Roasting Equipment Surged in 2024
Last year’s trend towards electric roasting equipment for commercial coffee operations picked up even more steam this year. It’s now starting to feel like a full-on paradigm shift. Still relatively...
2024 Year In ReviewHome Coffee Grinders Broke New Ground in 2024
Coffee grinders for home use advanced from all angles in 2024, from the purely manual Ousia grinder to the technologically complex Geimori grinder. Meanwhile, motorization kits from the likes of...
2024 Year In ReviewHome Drip And Espresso Brewing Got Simpler, Smarter and More Stylish in 2024
In the endless quest to please all of the people all of the time, new coffee systems such as the Aiden drip brewer by Fellow, the xBloom Studio, Meraki espresso...
2024 Year In ReviewNew Water Solutions, Milk Tools and Espresso Accessories in 2024
This was a big year for water in coffee — which makes sense considering the stuff accounts for some 98% of brews while threatening the longevity of equipment. 2024 saw...
CorporateEuropean Parliament Officially Postpones EUDR Enforcement
The European Union Parliament voted overwhelmingly today to postpone enforcement of the landmark EU deforestation-free supply chains law, known as EUDR. The EU Parliament adopted the extension by a vote...
BaruliLigre Brings a Clean Slate to European Home Espresso Design
A new high-end home espresso machine and companion grinder from the German boutique brand Ligre are attempting to cut through the visual clutter of classic countertop equipment. The striking designs...