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The proposed Latte Levy isn’t fit-for-purpose. Here’s how we can make it better.

The Environmental Audit Committee believes that a 25p levy on takeout cups would lead to a 30% reduction of takeout coffee cup use. Even with a 10x increase in reusable coffee cups, that would still reduce takeout volumes to levels that would put many coffee shops in breach of planning law. Ouch.

Back-of-the-napkin maths explains why many coffee shops would break planning law — and be forced to shut up shop.

Wasting Less, But We’re Still Left Wanting More From The Proposed Latte Levy

Many consumers believe takeout coffee cups to be readily recycled. In fact, only 0.25% currently are.

How the Latte Levy, combined with other legislative changes, can tackle takeout coffee cup waste. A summary for the specialty coffee community and a response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report, ‘Disposable Packaging: Coffee Cups’.

How Baristas Can Get Paid More

People in coffee work hard, really hard; and often don’t get paid particularly well. The early starts, long hours and constant customer contact can wear out the most devoted coffee professional.

Pick your Customers

Catalyst roast coffee on site and prepare espresso with a Victoria Arduino Black Eagle.

Measure your baskets to know who you are serving profitably

Not All Coffee is Equal

Raising coffee’s value in the eyes of consumers: a starting point

Predictions on the Near-Future Price of Coffee

Here’s why specialty coffee cup prices are going to rise – and why you should act now.

Insights from the Iron Triangle

Redroaster in Brighton. Is this one of the UK’s most beautiful coffee shops?

Why coffee shops can only pick two of fast, quality and cheap

The True Cost of Espresso

Just what are your customers paying for, and what does it cost you?

The Cascara Raids

Cascara (Image: Panama Varietals)

Why we are moving to a new, and better, regime for buying and selling cascara in the EU

The first United Baristas Roundtable event discussed coffee industry staffing

Business owners and managers share their insights on building and managing a team in the coffee industry

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