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Australians� taste for coffee still going strong

The Australian coffee and tea industry will be worth almost $1.5 billion by 2013 according to a recent report.

The study by market research company Datamonitor, titled �Hot Drinks in Australia to....

Bach�s �Coffee Cantata�

Baroque era composer Johann Sebastian Bach is well known for his magnificent concertos and beautiful string arrangements, but lesser known for his love of coffee. He even composed a piece dedicated to....

Coffee with lunch key to lower diabetes risk

New research has confirmed that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of diabetes, but that you may have to have it with lunch if you want to enjoy the health benefits.

A study of nearly 70,000 wom....

Hi-tech tabletop caffeine test developed

Thanks to new technology from an American company, decaf drinkers can test if their brew really is caffeine-free from the comfort of their table. Research and development firm Veritech call their inv....

How to become a Fair Trade Workplace

1. Use Fairtrade Certified products within your workplace
2. Promote fair trade within your workplace

These two simple goals are all workplaces need to meet to be recognised by ....

Top reasons to become a Fair Trade Workplace with Gilkatho

The benefits of consuming Fairtrade Certified coffee spread far and wide.

Do good. By purchasing Fairtrade coffee, you directly benefit coffee farmers and their communities in the De....

Takeaway coffee the environmentally friendly way

Are you an eco-friendly coffee lover looking to reduce your environmental impact?

A number of people are starting to opt for using reusable cups over the old disposable paper ones, and many coffe....

Coffee with a Kick

Whether you like the idea of balancing out your stimulant intake by adding a dash of depressant or whether you�re just after something a little different for dessert, you really can�t go past a liqueu....

Look Not to the Stars but in Your Cup

Forget astrology or even reading your tealeaves; you can ascertain your personality type and tell your fortune simply by divulging the kind of coffee you prefer.

In their book, The You Code, b....

Poop Goes the Weasel!

You read correctly � it seems one of the world�s most expensive boutique coffees is harvested from the excrement of a tree-dwelling, cat-sized mammal whose closest relative is the weasel. Before you ....

Trash and Treasure in a Paper Cup

Once upon a time in New York almost all takeaway, sorry, takeout coffees came in standard, generic and recognisable paper cups.

This a fact to which any observant Seinfeld fan worth his or her....

Coffee production plunges worldwide

Poor weather and plagues of pests have caused a significant drop in the amount of coffee being harvested in the world�s largest producers of the crop, in countries such as Brazil, Papua New Guinea ....

Bulgarian bureaucrats bid goodbye to coffee breaks

Public servants in the former Soviet country are no longer allowed coffee breaks during office hours after PM Boyko Borissov banned the �vicious practice�.

"It�s a common practice for the clerks....

Coffee the new champagne for sporting elite

When tennis star Serena Williams hit the town after her recent Australian open win, it was a coffee, not a cocktail, that she chose as her celebratory drink.

After finishing her media commitment....

Dating the origins of Australian espresso culture

In the early 1950s a number of people started to bring modern espresso machines into Sydney and Melbourne from Europe, and debate continues in the southern states as to who was the first.

On re....

Percolated health perks continue to be found

Coffee consumption has been linked to lower rates of illnesses such as liver cancer, diabetes and Parkinson�s disease, and now a scientific study has found that the drink can also help lower cholester....

Brisbane Barista Battle

This weekend saw the state�s best baristas battle it out at the Queensland Barista and Latte Art championships.

Held in West End, one of Brisbane�s best local caf� precincts, the competition sou....

Gilkatho�s 10 Year Anniversary

Gilkatho are very proud to recall that 10 years ago, in December 1999, we recorded our very first sale!

To celebrate 10 successful years in the coffee business, and many more sales in the proces....

Growth Anticipated for African Coffee Production

Within 15 years, coffee producers in Africa hope to lift production by as much as 50 percent, coinciding with aims to also boost incomes and social stability on the continent.

An interview with ....

A Cuppa Costs More In Brisbane

A new survey has found what business travellers have long known - that Brisbane has more expensive coffee than Sydney or Melbourne.

The 'Cappuccino Price Index', carried out by coffee di....

Investment Allowance � New Equipment Tax Break!

Industry Trends:

Gilkatho are pleased to announce the Federal Government�s Small Business and General Business Tax Break.

This �investment allowance� entitles small businesses t....

Coffee Becomes Political in the Middle East

An Israeli coffee chain has decided to stop selling Turkish coffee, in the wake of increased tensions between Turkey and Israel.

Michael Steg, director of Ilan coffee chain, told Ynet news ....

Coffee Can Slow Liver Disease

A new study has shown that drinking coffee can slow the progression of liver disease.

The risk of liver disease progression decreased by 53 per cent for people who suffered chronic hepati....

Local coffee company brews national success

A Brisbane-based coffee machine distribution company is going up against some of the best trainers in the country as it competes for Small Employer of the Year in the Australian Training Awards.

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Tasty Turkish Coffee

Turkish coffee refers to a traditional method of brewing coffee.

Turkish coffee is drunk in the Middle East, North Africa, Greece and some parts of Eastern Europe.

When made properl....

A Brief History of Coffee

Coffee is the daily beverage of choice of many, yet despite its popularity many people do not know of its origins, which saw it spread from the Middle East around the world.

Drinking coffee....

Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq Get A Coffee Kick

Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq have received Kona coffee courtesy of a generous Hawaiian man and Kona coffee makers.

The project was the brainchild of Robert Gowan, the Honolulu Advertiser....

Espresso Anywhere

A French company have developed an espresso machine that fits into your hand- literally.

The Handpresso is a miniature espresso machine that can be taken outside or used indoors.

Al....

The Art of Picking a Good Cafe

It can be difficult to find a good cafe, and even harder to find an excellent cup of coffee, what with the melange of options out there.

In the Brisbane suburb of Paddington, you would be h....

Caff� Culture Expansion

The UK�s leading coffee industry event will double in size to meet exhibitor demand.

Caff� Culture 2010, which runs from June 23- 25, will now use both the Grand and National Hall in Olympi....

Navman Winner Announced

Gilkatho are pleased to announce the winner of the company's Spring into September competition...

Congratulations to John 'Mac' Hulburt! Simply by purchasing his own Jura S9 One Touch coffee m....

Coffee Tech- Coffee Chain iPhone Applications

You have an iPhone application for basically everything else- so why not your coffee.

Starbucks are now making the most of the popularity of the iPhone. They have created two new iPhone a....

Coffee in an Hourglass, a look at Cold Brewing

A new coffee product is on the market- Hourglass Coffee.

This product uses a cold brewing technique to produce coffee, the process taking from 12 to 24 hours.

Not a quick cup of Jo....

Gilkatho Wins State Award

Gilkatho Wins State Training Awards 16 September 2009 Gilkatho was named �Small Employer of the Year� at the Queensland Training Awards on the 11 of September.

The training awards recognise ou....

Coffee in an Instant

Now Starbucks lovers in the United States and Canada will be able to get their coffee fix instantly!

Starbucks� new instant range of coffee, Via Ready Brew, was released on September 29.

India International Coffee Festival 2009

India is growing fast, and so it seems is its coffee industry.

The India International Coffee Festival will be held in Bangalor, India, from October 7 � 9.

It will attract stakehol....

Profile on Colombian Coffee

Colombian coffee is some of the best in world, known for its rich and full-bodied flavour.

Colombia has rich, volcanic soil, like many South American Countries, in which Arabica coffee thr....

Coffee Beauty Secrets

Everyone loves a cup of coffee in the morning, but coffee is not only a delicious beverage, it can be used as a beauty product, too!

Coffee�s health benefits have long been advertised.

....

Coffee Experts to Head to Middle East for Barista Championship

The preliminary round of the Inaugural United Arab Emirates (UAE) Barista Championship will be held on the November 10 at the Specialty Coffee and Tea Convention in Dubai.

baristas from ....

Ramacafe International Coffee Conference Focuses On New Markets

The 9th Ramacafe International Coffee Conference will take place from September 1 � 3 in Managua, Nicaragua.

The conference will act as a platform for the growers of Nicaragua, Central Amer....

Who Will Be Vietnam�s Top Coffee Barista?

Vietnam�s top coffee barista will be decided at the inaugural Vietnam Barista Competition, held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 1-3.

The talen....

World�s Biggest Coffee Morning Set to Raise Vital Funds

The World�s Biggest Coffee Morning held in the United Kingdom on September 25 will raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event encourages firms and individuals to get involve....

Keeping the Coffee Hot

A pair of German scientists have designed a mug that will keep hot beverages at the ideal temperature, the German newspaper Spiegelonline has reported.

The two scientists, Klaus Sedlbauer a....

Coffee Break Could Save Your Health- If You Walk Fast Enough

Good news for coffee lovers, getting up and going to get that coffee from the vender down the street could make a big difference to your health- if you walk fast enough.

A survey has shown ....

Growth in Home Coffee Machines

Despite the impacts of the financial downturn, Australians are making sure they still get their daily coffee fix.

In order to cut costs and still enjoy cafe quality coffee, some consumers ....

Spotlight on Guatemalan Coffee

Guatemala is a country where you can expect a number of things: breathtaking scenery, friendly locals, and a great cup of coffee.

Guatemalan coffee is known for being flavoursome and nuance....

Clothes Made From Coffee Eco-Friendly

Coffee lovers- you can now show your love of the bean by wearing it!

Hemp is probably the most well known �ethical fabric,� however Singtex Industrial Company is now making sportswear fro....

Gilkatho Named Small Employer of the Year

Gilkatho was named �Small Employer of the Year� for Brisbane North at the Queensland Training Awards last week. It took out the title based on its outstanding work in the area of education and tr....

Starbucks Tries to Replicate Local Coffee Shop Feel

Starbucks launched a new store in its Seattle hometown last week, but it�s not quite Starbucks as we know it.

Starbucks will attempt to create an authentic coffeehouse atmosphere at their n....

Coffee Could Reverse Alzheimer�s

Who doesn�t like a cup of coffee (or more) a day? Well now you can have your cup, and help your memory, too!

New research from the US has been published suggesting that coffee doesn�t just ta....

Funeral Home Serving Up Free �drive- through' Coffee to Raise Profile

Who thought drive-through coffee and funeral home would appear in the same sentence.

A funeral home in Chatham, Canada, is serving free �drive-through� coffee to the public in order to rais....

Australian Takes Out Third in World Latte Art Championship

Creating perfect coffee is an art form, and a competition organised by the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) judges the skill of baristas to produce great latte art, and a great tastin....

Coffees of the World- Vietnamese Coffee AND Recipe

Vietnam- known for bustling Ho Chi Minh City, the friendliness of its people, and the beautiful Ha Long Bay. However Vietnam has another experience that delights visitors- its coffee, in particular....

Coffee to Beat Bad Breath

Some people maintain that coffee causes bad breath, however new research has emerged suggesting coffee can actually do the opposite, and prevent bad breath.

New research from an Israeli Univ....

Coffee Lovers Live Longer

A few cups a day keeps the doctor away. One of the largest and longest studies of coffee drinking has found that coffee can boost your lifespan.

The study tracked 129, 000 individuals over ....

Coffee Drink - Cool Passion

Cool Passion

As the weather heats up, this cool and creamy coffee beverage is a great way to chill out!

- Double espresso (40ml)
- 1 to 1 sugar ratio (bring to a boil and ....

Flat White pleases expats in London

In amongst the usual tourist traps of London, a tiny 'coffee den' is drawing in ex-pats and locals alike.

Flat White opened at Berwick St in Soho when Kiwi barista Cameron McC....

Rwandan producers contemplate update

Rwanda hosted Africa's first Cup of Excellence event earlier this year. The event was hailed as good news for the local coffee industry, but has raised debate about the country's coffee prod....

Coffee Break and Enter
A man found himself in hot water in Florida, after he broke into a house and made himself coffee.

Thomas Blizzard, 55, gained entry to the home by cutting through a screen do....

New Zealand takes out 'Bledisloe of Coffee'
As though their success in this year's rugby wasn't enough, New Zealand has taken out an event described as the 'Bledisloe Cup of Coffee'.

September 2 marked the day of the Annua....

India signs coffee agreement
India signed the International Coffee Agreement 2007 in London earlier this month.

The International Coffee Agreement 2007, the seventh agreement since 1962, was agreed upon a....

Coffee may curb uterine cancer
A Japanese study has found that female coffee drinkers may have a decreased risk of uterine cancer.

The study by Japan's Cancer Council monitored 54,000 women over 15 y....

Cardboard cup crackdown
The city of Toronto, Canada, is considering targeting coffee cups in a bid to reduce landfill.

A study into the way the city handles refuse will look at takeaway containers,....

Bats + Coffee = Not good.
A woman from Iowa in the US is being treated for rabies after she brewed a dead bat with her morning coffee.

The woman reported seeing a bat in her home to the Department of ....

Vietnam expecting a production boost.
An unexpected boost in Vietnam's coffee production this year could have an impact on the world coffee market

Vietnam's 2008/2009 season, starting on Wednesday, is forecast to yield a....

Coffee in Russia an expensive treat
The former capital of the communist Soviet Union may soon be known as the death knell for the caffiene addict.

A survey by US company Mercer found that Moscow is the most expe....

Coffee Syrup
This quick and easy recipe for coffee syrup is can be kept in the fridge for making quick iced coffees. It also tastes great poured over ice cream, or mixed in cocktails.

* 3 cups (750 ml) ....

Researchers confirm the obvious
A researcher in Melbourne has confirmed what the coffee conscious already know - that different types of people frequent different coffee establishments.

Victoria University r....

History does repeat itself
It seems that being around coffee makes people want to get their gear off - at least, only in America.

The Gilkatho blog has reported once before on coffee drinkers MEDIA RELEASE - JURA J5 WINS YET ANOTHER AWARD!

For the third consecutive time, JURA is Number One among the tested fully au....

New CAFIN8 products
"Not a chance", she said. "He won't e....

Your Morning Coffee, to REALLY Go
Modern life sure is hectic for a great many. Out of bed, into the shower, off to work . . . then before you know it, it�s coming up to lunch and your morning coffee is wishful thinking, again.
....

Learn While You Sip?
Coffee cups, both china and paper, are routinely used for advertising by coffee houses and distributors. At Canada�s University of Western Ontario, however, the Faculty of Science is raising the intel....

What Do Chimpanzees and Beans Have in Common?
Not much, you might say. However, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has unveiled a new, limited edition coffee called �Gombe Reserve � In Cooperation with the Jane Goodall Institute�. Dr Jane Goodall is ....

Even Soldiers Get the Coffee-less Blues
Iraq�s a dangerous place to be, but the concerns of soldiers aren�t always about where the next security threat may be coming from.
US Army Specialist Vladamir Pratt told his little sister ba....

Too Hot for Coffee?
Global warming really is the hot topic, with widespread concern about rising sea levels, changing weather patterns and so on. Now, a report by analysts FO Licht (London) warns that the future may be b....

JURA IMPRESSA J5 wins red dot design award.
The most recent addition to Jura�s stable of high quality coffee machines, the IMPRESSA J5, has been recognised by the prestigious Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen as the winner in the Product Desig....

Jamaican Reform
The Jamaican government has signaled potential reforms which would overhaul the nation�s coffee industry and regulation. The island nation is an important exporter of coffee, including the Blue Mounta....

The Instant Black Market
Police raids of warehouses usually turn up illegal drugs, arms and cash. However, a recent raid in the Philippines led to the seizure of two truckloads of fake instant coffee. The raid was conducted a....

Most Expensive Beans in the World, Specially Processed
The world of coffee is often rich and strange, but at Gilkatho, we reckon this piece of news is pretty out-there.
Hervey�s Range Heritage Tea Room in Townsville, Queensland has been raking it ....

Cup Attacker Not Guilty
Last month we bought you the story of hot coffee rage in a US convenience store. This month, it�s closer to home, though (thankfully) minus the hot liquid.
The Brisbane District Court on 13 Apr....

Coffee Consumption Linked to Better Chances Against Parkinson's Disease
Some surprising research from the US has shown that people with a family tendency towards Parkinson�s Disease are less likely to develop the disease if they drink coffee.
The research, led by ....

Coffee in a Can, to Keep it Local
Coffee in a can? In Japan, the convenience and brand credibility of this rather unusual way of getting your daily dose is a well-established practice. The small cans of ready-to-drink coffee are avail....

Insurance for Indian Coffee Growers
As farmers in a monsoon-prone region, Indian coffee growers are at the mercy of the rains in the wet period, which typically peaks between 1 July and 31 August. Now, the Indian Coffee Board has announ....

What Do You Get When You Mix Religious Imagery and Caffeine?
Satirical pictures of religious figures haven�t going down too well recently. First, there was the Danish cartoon debacle, and then the French court case against a newspaper for publishing a cartoon m....

TAIWAN BANS PAPER COFFEE CUPS IN SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES
We all know that coffee served in a single-use paper cup is convenient, but not very environmentally-friendly.
In Taiwan, the national Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has decide....

Price Recovery for Coffee, but Don't Grow More
The world price of coffee beans is on the up � but coffee growers have been warned by the International Coffee Organisation not to increase production.
Coffee prices slumped to below productio....

Coffee, Infused with the Luck of the Irish
Many bars in Australia have recently celebrated St Patrick�s Day by temporarily adding Irish coffee to their repertoire.
More commonly, a warm, alcoholic beverage is less likely to make appear....

Cafe Culture, Turkish-Style - Please Be Seated
As we�ve previously reported, the home of the coffee house, Turkey, is now also host to several multinational coffee chains eager to expand into a long-established market.
While the multinatio....

Mad Keen Coffee Drinkers help the environment

Recycle your coffee grounds

If you are a mad keen coffee drinker and you are throwing away those used coffee grounds - STOP. Coffee grounds have so many uses. Coffee grou....

How important is your morning coffee?

Using the resource of business networking site linkedin.com we've just compiled the following as an indication of just how important the brown fluid is to worldwide commerce:

Johnn....

When the Smoke Gets in a Coffee Connosiuer's Eyes
It's doubtful whether anyone sees coffee shops as temples of health and well-being, but in Taiwan they've recently scored suprisingly badly in the health stakes.
A survey by 'Common Health' jo....

Coffee Farming and Sales Giving a Hand Up from Poverty
Coffee plays a vital role in many of the world�s poorest nations. In the central African nation of Uganda, an American development venture is creating employment and income for dozens of people in the....

Milan International Trade Show 2007
Coffee nuts should put the following dates into their 2007 planners and organisers and be in Milan Italy for one of the world's most reknown coffee trade events.
Dates: 19 - 23 October 2007

Delano Bronze Medal
Just in time for games fever, emerging Australian coffee roaster Delano coffee has been awarded a Bronze Medal in the espresso class for the 2006 Royal Sydney Show.
CLASS: 1 Espresso Short Bla....

When was the first commercial espresso machine manufactured in Italy?
When was the first commercial espresso machine manufactured in Italy?
The first commercial espresso machine was manufactured in Italy in 1906.

Arabica cherries for roasted coffee?
How many hand-picked Arabica coffee cherries does it take to make 500 grams of roasted coffee? It takes approximately 2000 cherries to make 500 grams of coffee.

In what year were there two firsts in the USA?
In the same year, there were two firsts in the United States � the first wholesale coffee roasting company, and the first newspaper advertisement featuring coffee. What was the year?
The year w....

New Coffee Forum
We found this new coffee discussion forum which is becoming a new online commmunity for people to discuss coffee, coffee shops, coffee machines and repairs and of course anything else of coffee releve....

International chefs to cook up a storm
Who will emerge as the best of the best when more than 600 chefs from 21 countries congregate in Singapore to compete in a series of culinary competitions at Food&HotelAsia2006 (FHA2006)?
....

Coffee Poetry: Java dreams

java dreams
surveiling the curve of her hips
through the steam of his latt�
that curve, he thinks
could engulf my world

wiping fog from his lenses
....

Market Prediction

European trips provide many opportunities to observe differences and emerging trends in Australia.
The Australian Specialt....

Biggest instant coffee factory commissioned
This fascinating instant story just in from the Saigon Times Daily.
(SGT-HCMC) Trung Nguyen Coffee Co. inaugurated a US$10-million instant coffee factory in the southern province of Binh Duong ye....

History of the Devil's Drink
Coffee first appeared in Europe in 1615 after being brought back by Ventian traders. Initially used as an aid to digestion it soon became a beverage of choice. Some say that by replacig alcohol it a....

Style Champions at Jura
There is one company that continues to produce new machines with style and charm. Jura of Switzerland has made style additions to a number of models many of which will be released in Australia in ear....

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