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Trish Rothgeb and Jay Lijewski Co-Host New Espresso Speak Present “The Shift”
Movie home Image Day has launched a brand new coffee-themed discuss present on YouTube known as “The Shift,” co-hosted by trade veterans Trish Rothgeb and Jay Lijewski. The collection will carry collectively trade members for candid, roundtable-style discussions in regards to the tradition, challenges, and group of the espresso world.
“The vibe is dialog, not interview. No filters, no agenda. Simply what’s top-of-mind from a number of the finest thinkers within the espresso trade,” says Trish. Click on right here to look at the primary episode.
Single O Opens Day-to-Evening Café in Kanda, Japan
After a decade within the Japanese market, Sydney, Australia-based espresso firm Single O has opened up a full-service, day-to-night café in Kanda, Japan. The 50-seat venue is open seven days every week, providing brunch, baked items, and low by day, and wine, cocktails, and snacks by night time.
For extra data, click on right here.
Fellow’s First Espresso Machine is Out there for Pre-Order
Fellow Merchandise has launched their first-ever espresso machine: the Espresso Collection 1—what they name “the brand new commonplace for dwelling espresso machines.” The gadget is constructed to cater to each espresso newcomers and seasoned baristas, and is offered for pre-order right here.
The Specialty Espresso Affiliation and Espresso High quality Institute Announce Historic Partnership to Evolve Q Grader Program and Transition Administration
The Specialty Espresso Affiliation (SCA) and the Espresso High quality Institute (CQI) have introduced a historic partnership meant to supply higher assist and extra accessible academic alternatives to the espresso trade. The partnership will evolve the content material of the Q Grader program and transition its administration.
As of October 1, 2025, the SCA will likely be working an developed Q Grader program primarily based on the Espresso Worth Evaluation (CVA), and CQI will now not be concerned within the operations of the Q Grader Program.
For extra data on the developed Q Grader license, click on right here.
Espresso Surpasses Bottled Water as Prime Bought Beverage within the U.S.
In accordance with the newest biannual espresso market report from the U.S. Nationwide Espresso Affiliation (NCA), espresso has topped bottled water as essentially the most bought beverage within the nation. On-line espresso gross sales are additionally on the rise, with 14% of individuals reporting buying espresso on-line in 2025, in comparison with 7% in 2020.
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