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Coffee types

New Zealanders love their coffee – it’s not just about the caffeine hit, it’s about the experience. Learn about all the different coffee types, coffee origins and how to make your perfect cup of coffee.

Why coffee motivates your employees

Having motivated employees is so important for the workplace – not only will your employees stay with your company longer, but they will be more productive during the day and happier. In every study about workplace motivation and happiness coffee plays a key role.

What if you became your own barista?

Discover all the secrets of the perfect cup of coffee

Compare the brewing methods of coffee

Discover the perfect coffee flavour for your workplace

What is coffee?

Coffee is a beverage enjoyed for centuries and consumed worldwide. But have you ever wondered how coffee makes its journey from cherry to cup? Discover the entire process, from growing the beans to brewing the coffee, and learn what makes Arabica and Robusta unique.

3 Reasons Why Kenco Iced Latte is Good for Your Business

If you’re in the hospitality or catering business and want to add value to your coffee menu this summer, without splashing out on Barista equipment and training; keep reading to find 3 reasons why you should buy Kenco Iced Latte!

What is crema?

Crema is the golden-brown layer that sits on top of a freshly brewed espresso. Rich in aroma and flavor, this silky foam not only adds to the coffee experience but also reveals a lot about the quality, freshness, and brewing process of your cup.

What is a lungo?

The name already gives it away a little. A Caffé Lungo, or a "long coffee," is a type of coffee with a long extraction process. A Lungo is therefore sometimes referred to as a "stretched espresso." But how exactly do you make a Lungo? And which coffee beans should you use for the perfect Lungo coffee?

Taste of coffee

Discover the taste of coffee beyond bitterness. Learn how bean origin, roasting, and brewing shape flavor, and explore the Coffee Flavor Wheel to identify notes from fruity to chocolatey. Enhance your experience with the right brewing method and personalized coffee syrups for unique, flavorful cups.

Coffee machine rental: to buy or to rent

Professional coffee machinesThe decision to rent a commercial coffee machine or to buy one greatly depends on your needs.Here is a practical guide to coffee machine rental to help you learn how both solutions differ from each other,what the different advantages are and how to make the right choice for you.
So what are the differences between renting and buying?

The Role of Hot Drinks in Hydration

Hydration of the elderly is an emotive subject and one that sadly hits the headlines all to often. It has become such an issue that the government can now prosecute elderly care home settings that fail to look after their residents’ needs. Research suggests one in five older people living in care homes do not drink enough fluid, and those with dementia six times more likely to be dehydrated.
It is a common problem that can be avoided with easy to implement tips and safeguards.

Barista Training: Operation Excellence

This is the first of a series of barista training blogs - the tips below are designed to help you deliver high quality coffee, serve after serve.
How to keep coffee fresh and in the best condition:

• Don’t overfill the coffee hopper, only fill to the amount you’ll use for the day
• Only grind coffee to order, this will give the best flavours
• Only open a fresh bag when required
• Store the coffee in its original packaging, somewhere cool and dry, avoiding sunlight
• Avoid storing next to a fridge, strong smelling food or close to steam/moisture sources
• Don’t leave beans in hopper overnight, transfer them to an airtight container

Barista quality coffee: a step-by-step guide

Ever wanted to know how the pros make the perfect cup of coffee? Follow this step-by-step guide on producing barista quality coffee, but first, here is a list of everything you’ll need:

• Milk Pitcher
• Dosing/Measuring Cup
• Shaker
• 3x cleaning towel (1 steam, 1 machine, 1 portafilter)
• Tamper
• Scale
• Cleaning brush
• Shots timer
• Disposal container for coffee grounds
• On demand grinder
• Espresso machine

Sustainable Coffee

Certification and verification programs are a valuable means of improving sustainable coffee and tea production and guaranteeing honest prices for our farmers.
At Jacobs Douwe Egberts we offer our customers the choice of a wide range of certified and verified coffees and teas from diverse origins.

Coffee Machine Tips

Great coffee happens when your coffee machine is clean, and everything is working well together. Take a look at our top coffee machine tips to keeping your machine in working order, ensuring your customers are drinking great quality coffee all day, every day.There are 5 important settings on a coffee machine that can make a dramatic difference to the coffee’s aroma, taste and the depth of flavour, these settings can account for up to 80% of the coffee’s overall taste profile!They can be adjusted to create the kind of coffee you and your customers prefer. Once set you should be able to judge the taste of every subsequent espresso from the machine.Fully automatic espresso machines can be adjusted by a technician. Whilst with most traditional espresso machines these settings could be adjusted by the barista.

Coffee drinks explained: Must haves on your coffee menu

Consumers are being more adventurous when it comes to trying new drinks, nearly half of consumers* are likely to try a new beverage when they visit a coffee shop! It’s more important than ever to have a wide choice of coffee drinks available to your customers, alongside the nations favourites here’s some more must haves for your menu!

How coffee plays a part in welcoming visitors to your offices

There are lots of factors involved when it comes to making a good impression with visitors to your office. For example, your business premises, décor and the coffee you offer all contribute to the overall image of your company.

Stop Food Waste Day

5 Different Household Uses for Spent Coffee GroundsOur love of coffee means the UK produces an estimated 500,000 tonnes of waste coffee grounds every year (Bio-Bean UK). But did you know, there are different ways you can use spent coffee grounds around your house?
Take spent coffee grounds home from your workplace & follow these five handy hacks on how to use grounds effectively in the kitchen, garden and even in the bathroom! Join us in preventing leftover grounds ending up in landfill this #StopFoodWasteDay.

Hospitality Tips and Tricks

There are many ways that you can add value to your business! We’ve put together a list of hospitality tips and tricks to show you how to do just that and enhance your customers coffee experience at the same time. 1. Develop your own signature coffee, inspired by your location perhaps or the heritage within your city.
2. ‘Coffee to go’ is on trend & growing in popularity. Make sure you have nicely branded heat proof cups & all of the ‘necessities’ straight at hand, especially in busy places like shopping centres and hotel lobbies.
3. Cups are key – distinctive good quality crockery will create the right impression and a positive feeling, chipped or cheap crockery wont. Nearly 50% of people expect their coffee to be served in quality crockery when sitting in a coffee shop!*
4. It’s worth gently heating the cups, cold cups will kill the crema layer and adversely affect the coffee taste and experience. Sit them on top of your coffee machine, this will help to heat them!

Office Coffee Machine Challenges

What's the recipe for success?The decision you make regarding which office coffee machine and solution you order is more important than you may think. Providing great coffee at work really makes a difference to how valued staff and visitors feel and the wrong choice could have a negative impact on your workplace.
We reveal the three ingredients for coffee success: serve great tasting coffee, include a variety of choices and coffee types, and position in the right location.

Coffee for business

Whether it is a coffee shop, restaurant or hotel, serving quality coffee in your hospitality business is always important. Always look to give your customers a coffee experience they won't forget!In this section of the coffee community, we'll keep you up to date with the latest trends and products in the hospitality industry. 

Five reasons why our Cafitesse Excellence Touch is the perfect hygienic coffee solution

Hygiene has always been a key consideration for organisations within the out of home sector. Due to the pandemic, enhancing hygiene and safe working practices has become even more of a priority for all companies. Cafitesse Excellence Touch is perfect for making colleagues, customers and visitors feel comfortable and reassured as they return to a new normal, whether it be in hotel breakfast bars, patient waiting rooms or coffee corners in the workplace.
Here are five reasons why our Cafitesse Excellence Touch is the perfect hygienic coffee solution for your company:

Cappuccino at the office

Cappuccino has become an integral part of the Dutch office landscape. What was once a luxury in cafés and restaurants is now a standard option in many business environments. Nearly 80% of workplace coffee machines offer cappuccino, from instant machines to advanced espresso machines and Cafitesse systems.

Coffee Around the World

The world of coffee is vast - from coffee producing kings like Brazil, to the historic coffee of Yemen. Each region has its own distinct coffee varieties and flavours, and even way of drinking it.
Here at JDE Professional UK, we celebrate the diversity of coffee around the world. It helps us ensure we can create the finest coffee blends with taste profiles that suit your preferences.
We're also aware of the coffee ecosystem and the impact it has on people's lives, and the environment. In this area of our coffee community, we hope to share with you knowledge about the world of coffee and what we're doing to ensure it's sustainable.

Coffee Recipes

Nowadays your customers, guests and employees want a bit more than just a black or white coffee - they want to try different coffee recipes that give them a new experience.
However, coming up with new coffee recipes require a lot of time for experimentation, which you don't always have! Our coffee experts have done the hard work for you, experimenting and creating some fantastic coffee recipes. Below are a variety of recipes which you can try out: