Coffee Pot News

20th May 2008 Great coffee for great people

[firstname,fallback=] In this issue

• Adventurers love a good macciato
• Coffee linked to breast cancer, metabolism.
• Slimest Coffee Machine
• Cost of coffee in the office
• Changing coffee palette
• Jura Impressa S9 One Touch
• Coffee break too relaxed..
• Pass it on..

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Singapore at a Glance

Singapore Overview

With the economy growing at an impressive 7% and an affluent population the coffee industry is going gangbusters in Singapore.

Major chain operators are taking advantage of the growing preference for speciality coffee instead of the more traditional tea.

Australian chains are well respresented to take part in this market. Gloria Jeans and Dome Coffee are conspicuous.

The local industry is represented by the Singapore Coffee Association.

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Adventurers love a good macciato

Australia's 4WD enthusiasts love to get off the beaten track, but it seems they still can't live without their espresso.

Researchers from Charles Darwin University surveyed travellers in the desert to find out what kind of Australians head 'out back'. They found that while the average 4WDer takes pride in being proficient with maps and GPS systems, and prefers unformed or unsigned tracks, they still want the luxuries when they come across civilisation. Read more online!

Coffee linked to breast cancer, metabolism.

A recent Swedish study has drawn links between coffee consumption, decreased cancer risk, and a gene which controls the human metabolism. In the past, coffee has been linked to a decreased risk of diabetes, alzheimers, and various cancers. The Swedish study suggests that this may be the case with breast cancer - but moreso for women who have a particular gene. Read more online!

Slimest Auto coffee machine

SINGAPORE: During April I visited the Food & Hotels Asia tradeshow. On display in its full colour glory at FHA was the new ENA from Jura. Available in 7 coffee related colours, it was hard to get a shot to picture the enthusiasm for this unit!

In addition to its stylish and colourful looks, the ENA also has the slimmest design allowing it to fit into almost any kitchen. Read more about this product online!

The cost of coffee in the office

If you're reading this edition of the Coffee Pot at the office, you know that coffee is undeniably an essential part of working life! Question is, does your workplace have an in-house coffee machine yet, or are you still walking downstairs to the local cafe - and what is that costing you?

At Gilkatho, we crunched the numbers, and put together an article that will convince the boss to order an automatic espresso machine before you can say "double shot skinny latte". Click here to find out about the cost of coffee from a corporate machine. Read more online!

Consumer palette burnt out by dark roast.

Coffee industry observers say that as coffee drinkers' palettes are developing, more consumers are looking to lighter roasts.

As coffee drinkers' tastes mature, the dark, italian roasts that were once standard cafe fare are falling from favour. One coffee taster and consultant noted that consumers are realising "coffee doesn't need to taste like the inside of my barbeque.". Read more..

Jura Impressa S9 One Touch

The New Jura S9 OT is an absolute star for making cafe quality coffee in the office of 20-30 staff. This model makes specialty drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites, at the touch of a button and in less than a minute!

No moving cups, messing with settings or steaming milk means you'll be right back working on that to-do list, or impressing those important clients. Read more online

Coffee break a little too relaxed..

A man was arrested last month for exposing himself to a New York Barista.

46 year old John Greco was waiting in a coffee drive through in Yorktown, NY when the worker at the window noticed he didn't have any pants on. Read more..

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