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Coffee News Recap, 13 Jun: Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP, potential IPO for Pret A Manger & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The pioneering farm first broke records in 2004, when it sold one of its Geshas for US $21/lb, making it the world’s most expensive coffee at the time. This set the precedent for future astonishing auction prices, which have since surpassed US $10,000/kg. Top stories of the week Mon, 9 Jun – Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP.

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How can competitors source coffee for the World Barista Championships?

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However, in order to do so successfully, a WBC competitor must first source a high-quality coffee that will stand out on the global stage. And what factors need to be taken into account when sourcing coffee for the WBC? Seventeen years on in 2021, the record price paid at the auction was a staggering US $2,560/lb. Saša Šesti?

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As American Express Acquires Tock, Who’s Winning the Reservation Wars?

EATER

Employed by many restaurants, if a little uncool in public perception, it’s kind of surprising when a hot, new place opts to use it over another booking system. Eater staff took note when Brooklyn’s highly anticipated Strange Delight popped up on the platform.

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How do specialty coffee roasters buy rare lots at auction?

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Whether in-person or virtual , these platforms provide producers with opportunities to showcase their best coffees – and potentially receive higher prices for them. High quality & even higher prices Over the past two decades, the prices paid for coffee at auctions have been increasing more and more.

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The Best Canned Wines to Drink on Those Particularly Warm Days

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My favorite is the white blend, a melange of three really interesting grapes: barbera, chenin blanc, and colombard, the last being a grape traditionally used for making cognac, all sourced from sleeper vineyards across Mendocino Valley. market since 2004, packaged in a little red can that’s now become something of a 21st-century design icon.

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

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These platforms are proving to deliver ROI through access to and normalization of data, unlocking capabilities for single source of truth and guest personalization. percent) while shops in other states raised prices, some by a whopping 43.3. They were ranked based on their standard menu pricing per person.

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Is specialty coffee growing faster than global coffee consumption?

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Furthermore, the consumer may also pay a premium price for the beverage.”. This is the process by which roasters sell more exclusive, rare, and superior quality coffee to drive brand appeal and increase prices. Ultimately, this adds a greater sense of value for the buyer, and makes them more willing to pay higher prices.

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