Anyone seen anything in regard to this news? https://www.gcrmag.com/is-india-set-to-be-the-worlds-next-top-coffee-producer/

When traveling, whether in country or out, do you seek out new coffee shops and cafes? What do you look for when seeking out new shops? Roasts their own coffee? Unique coffee offerings?

From my research over the past week or so, it seems a lot of us here started with “just loving coffee”… but for some, that passion has sparked bigger ideas. (eg. I started a coffee business 5 years ago) Curious to know where you sit 👇 Feel free to add in the comments what your dream venture would be, I bet there’ll be some fun surprises!

Ridiculous title? Sure. But that’s been my battlefield the last few months. Those who know me know I’ve long waved the Aeropress banner with pride. Meanwhile, my poor V60 sat in exile, only summoned on rare occasions. Then came the challenge: conquer the pour-over. I even called in a certified trainer as a battle advisor. The problem? Every warrior (brewer) has their own “ultimate recipe,” and while they’re all good, my results were hit-and-miss. Enter my secret weapon: Beanconqueror App, paired with the trusty Bookoo Mini Scale. Once I started logging every skirmish (brew), the fog of war lifted. Switching from a Natural to a Washed or Special Processed coffee? I can now look back at battle plans that worked. Two or three skirmishes later, victory tastes like a 5-STAR cup. Do I win every fight? Not quite. But at least I know whether the enemy was grind, pour, or bloom — and how to strike back next time. Who else is tracking their battles in the pour-over wars? And what weapons (apps, tools, hacks) are you arming yourselves with?

Today I snuck out of work for a couple of hours to the caffé culture trade show. I've not been able to attend any coffee events this year and it was fun to go to one even for a short period. Tasted some wonderful coffee, met some interesting people and saw some amazing feats of engineering! I hope some of you were able to visit as well? Would have loved to meet some of you there, and maybe next time we will!