Franchise concept CoffeeHouse opens first branch in Amsterdam

5-9-2024

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  • CoffeeHouse
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Opening – Founder and mastermind behind the well-known chain coffeecompany, Rick Bekkema, announced the start of a new coffee adventure this week. It has been 28 years since Bekkema founded coffeecompany and he thinks it’s time to shake up the coffee world again. On September 1st, the first branch of the new concept ‘CoffeeHouse’ opened on Amsterdam’s Gelderlandplein.

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Costa Coffee unveils new Golden Caramel drinks range

28-6-2024

  • Costa Coffee - Golden Caramel Latte Macchiato & Iced Latte MacchiatoCosta Coffee - Golden Caramel Latte Macchiato & Iced Latte Macchiato
  • Costa Express - Golden Caramel Latte & Iced LatteCosta Express - Golden Caramel Latte & Iced Latte

Costa Coffee, a coffee shop chain in the UK, yesterday announced the launch of a new Golden Caramel drinks range, available in-stores and via Costa Express machines. As the official coffee partner of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, the Golden Caramel drinks range has been crafted to capture the essence of champions – with each drink designed to shimmer with a touch of gold.

Although we are still in full swing with the UEFA European Championship, the Olympics are also coming up! Are you already planning on events or freebees?

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Frank brunch, lunch & specialty coffee concept | Opens second location in Brussels

27-6-2024

  • Chef Mathias and his partner Marianne of Frank - credits Equinox Light PhotoChef Mathias and his partner Marianne of Frank - credits Equinox Light Photo
  • Brunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light PhotoBrunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light Photo
  • Brunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light PhotoBrunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light Photo
  • Brunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light PhotoBrunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light Photo
  • Brunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light PhotoBrunch - lunch - coffee specialty hotspot Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light Photo
  • Bread at Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light PhotoBread at Frank in Brussels - credits Equinox Light Photo

Frank is opening a second location in Brussels, in the plinth of the new Citybox hotel on Stephania Square, in the Louiza neighbourhood. The new spot builds on the success of owners Mathias and Marianne’s first shop, next to the Monnaie. Frank’s philosophy will continue in the second establishment both during the day and in the evening. Frank and the hotel will open its doors in early September.

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Marriott Bonvoy points + Starbucks Stars | Free stays and coffee for US royalty members

24-6-2024

  • Loyalty members in the US can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks StarsLoyalty members in the US can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks Stars
  • Loyalty members in the US can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks StarsLoyalty members in the US can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks Stars
  • Loyalty members in the US can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks StarsLoyalty members in the US can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks Stars

By enrolling in both programs and linking accounts, US royalty members can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks Stars and be on their way toward free stays and coffee as well as access to curated travel experiences.

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Stumptown Coffee X Alaska Airlines | Bespoke coffee blend crafted specially for the skies

20-10-2023

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  • Stumptown Coffee X Alaska AirlinesStumptown Coffee X Alaska Airlines
  • Stumptown Coffee X Alaska AirlinesStumptown Coffee X Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines, the premier West Coast airline, and Stumptown Coffee Roasters, a third-wave coffee pioneer and certified B Corporation, are proud to introduce a custom coffee blend that’s specially crafted to be enjoyed up in the air. Stumptown Coffee X Alaska Airlines, brewing soon on all Alaska flights.

Like a former airhostess I am really thrilled with this initiative! Although I stopped working as a airhostess some 30 years ago but I still taste and spot a lot of the ame old coffee I used to make in my days. I hope that everyone can soon drink their coffee the way they like it at all flights, like for example the espresso served in the business class of Air France and KLM. ^Marjolein  

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Love Dates by Coffeelicious | A surprising way to meet!

19-9-2023

  • Love Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo DominguezLove Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo Dominguez
  • Love Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo DominguezLove Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo Dominguez

Who would have expected a breakfast and lunch room to provide so much love? When Coffeelicious Bakery put out a call for the singles event, Love Dates by Coffeelicious, many applications followed. People appear to be totally fed up with the ‘quick-scans’ via the well-known dating apps! Meeting someone face to face is the best way to meet!

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Cold brew coffee anyone?

14-8-2023

  • Pocket espresso to goPocket espresso to go
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This summer, I had the occasional cold espresso with an ice cube again. The first time I drank this cold espresso was in Spain, where an ‘espresso con hielo’ is a standard menu item. However, here in the Netherlands, cold coffee is not so popular as of yet. Of course, many drink a frappuccino or an iced coffee with vanilla ice cream, but the huge range of flavours and compositions you encounter abroad are still missing here. ^Marjolein

A short article filled with coffee inspiration! And at the end, an Instagram post featuring an espresso Barbietini! 

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Oleato | the new coffee ritual by Starbucks

24-2-2023

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  • Oleato by Starbucks - Golden Cold FoamOleato by Starbucks - Golden Cold Foam
  • Oleato by Starbucks with PartannaOleato by Starbucks with Partanna

Starbucks recently unveiled a transformational innovation in coffee, Oleato – a line of coffee beverages that brings together the unexpected – Starbucks arabica coffee deliciously infused with a spoonful of Partanna cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil. The result is velvety smooth, delicately sweet and lush coffee that uplifts each cup with an extraordinary new flavor and texture. The new beverage platform which launched in Starbucks stores in Italy on Feb. 22, includes: Oleato™ Caffè Latte, Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso and Oleato™ Golden Foam™ Cold Brew. Followed by California in the USA this spring and later by Japan, the Middle East and the UK.

This new product by Starbucks made us think of Bulletproof Coffee we spotted a couple of years ago, although this is made with butter and some ‘Brain Octane oil’. We most certainly are going to try the new coffee ritual at Starbucks when we go to Italy this May.

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Coffee Free Coffee | A cup of hot coffee without the coffee beans

16-12-2022

  • CEO David Klingen van Northern Wonder presenteert het eerste kopje Coffee Free Coffee in de Hortus Botanicus.CEO David Klingen van Northern Wonder presenteert het eerste kopje Coffee Free Coffee in de Hortus Botanicus.
  • Coffee Free Coffee by Northern WonderCoffee Free Coffee by Northern Wonder
  • Coffee Free Coffee by Northern WonderCoffee Free Coffee by Northern Wonder
  • Coffee Free Coffee by Northern WonderCoffee Free Coffee by Northern Wonder
  • Coffee Free Coffee by Northern WonderCoffee Free Coffee by Northern Wonder

At the end of September 2022 the Dutch start-up Northern Wonder launched Coffee Free Coffee. The new product has the taste and smell of coffee, contains caffeine, and is even brewed the same way as regular coffee but does not contain any ingredients grown in a tropical environment. Northern Wonder has used patentable technology to successfully create a hot coffee product without coffee beans.

Back in 2019 we wrote about the startup Atomo from Seattle, they launched a similar product, molecular coffee made without coffee beans. They launched a cold brew in a can in August this year. This is made from date seeds, grape skin and chicory root and theine. Very different ingredients from those of Coffee Free Coffee. As colleagues, we discussed this product and we were very curious, fortunately we can now taste Coffee Free Coffee. And if you want to serve a real sustainable coffee in your coffee shop – we advise you to taste this product too!

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Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building® celebrates connecting over coffee

1-11-2022

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  • Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building®Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building®

Spanning 23,000 square feet and three floors, Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building® will introduce new experiences that celebrate connection over coffee. The store will offer exclusive, interactive coffee workshops and tasting flights as well as new coffee beverages, coffee-inspired cocktails and Princi food only available at the new location.

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