There will be a packed programme of events and activities at this year’s London Coffee Festival – H&C News will bring more information on these next week – but, in the meantime, take a look at just a few of the New to Market products to be seen.
KeepCup Brew – beautiful new reusable on-the-go glass vessel. The new lid improves the seal and features limited edition cork. Made in the ancient cork oak forests of Portugal, the cork is light, antibacterial, biodegradable and insulates your hand from heat.
The London Coffee Guide 2014 – fully revised and updated, it’s your essential companion to the capital’s coffee scene. Inside you’ll find the top 150 coffee shops, carts, and kiosks – reviewed and rated – plus helpful maps and an expanded coffee knowledge chapter with contributions from top industry experts.
The Sanremo Verona RS takes even bigger steps into temperature stability with warm water feeding the larger, insulated PID controlled stainless steel boilers.
Europe’s largest luxury fudge producers Fudge Kitchen unveils yet another fudge first. Its drinking fudge range is now available in catering packs, delivering squeeze and stir ease to caterers and decadent deliciousness to customers.
The Victoria Arduino 388 Black Eagle includes both T3 and Gravimetric technologies, ensuring thermal stability throughout the extraction process and the perfect volume of espresso coffee in every cup.
On a mission to revolutionise the way the coffee industry handles its coffee waste, Beanergi provides low-cost energy generated from used coffee grounds. The carbon-neutral energy source is a solid bio-fuel created from the coffee industry’s organic waste, a resource that can be redirected from landfill and used as a renewable energy source.
Artisan hot chocolate from Jaz & Jul’s is made with organic and single origin drinking chocolate flakes. Three new flavours will delight the tastebuds using natural spices and fruit oils – Cinnamon Rose, Masala Mojo and Raspberry Dream.
New for 2014, Speciality Coffee Association of Europe is offering consumer annual membership subscription, which includes access to educational courses, information and resources, free speciality coffee samples for the first month, invitations to events and monthly e-newletter.
Arzum Electrical Appliances Ltd. will be showcasing its automatic Turkish coffee maker, Arzum Okka. With its ‘direct to cup’ feature the machine distributes foam evenly among cups and the slow cooking feature gives you the taste akin to traditional Turkish coffee brewed slowly on hot sand.
Matcha, a ground green tea leaf powder famed for its health properties, is available for the first time ever in a ready to drink format with the arrival of Vivid, a new chilled drink.
Brewers & Union LCF Lager has been brewed especially for the festival – a limited edition tipple on tap – full-bodied, silky smooth and malty with hints of green apple and honey on the palate. It pours clear and golden with a biscuit aroma and an herbal hop accent.
Kahawa Origins brings the best of African coffees direct to your door, while supporting farmers. The African Coffee Club membership will help you discover freshly roasted coffees each month.
Sea Island Coffee Company, purveyors of rare and exotic coffee, will be launching new brand The Decadent Decaf Coffee Company – taking a new approach to decaffeinated coffee by using high quality Swiss-water decaffeinated coffee.
The London Coffee Festival 2014 Ticketing Information
Coffee aficionados, the wait is over – online tickets are now available and each ticket includes:
• Free interactive workshops, tastings, brewing tutorials & talks
• Free coffee and food tastings, access to more than 200 progressive exhibitors
• Barista competitions (see the masters in action during the SCAE UK Event Finals!)
• Tropical beats from the coffee belt; DJs & bands, art exhibitions, cocktails, craft beer and street food
• Free access to Milk & Sugar, a new showcase of inspirational brands spanning from fashion to design
• Contribution of 50% of the standard ticket value to be donated to clean water projects in coffee-producing countries
For tickets click here