World of Coffee

Brussels Marks a Shift Toward Functional Beverage Platforms

Brussels Marks a Shift Toward Functional Beverage Platforms

⏱ 2 min read The Short Version The era of the single-origin purist is yielding to a broader beverage revolution. From botanical lattes to rapid cold brew tech, the industry is pivoting toward functional, wellness-coded drinks that prioritize speed and customization over old-school coffee rituals. In This Article Beyond the beanPrecision meets speed Pour yourself a cup for this one: World of Coffee Brussels 2026 was defined by more than just historic wins and record-breaking heat. While Nas Jaafar made history as Malaysia’s first World Brewers Cup Champion, the real story lived on the trade floor. The industry is moving…
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Tim Wendelboe Leads Europe’s Best Shops List in Brussels

Tim Wendelboe Leads Europe’s Best Shops List in Brussels

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version While Oslo’s Tim Wendelboe snagged the top spot in Europe’s inaugural best shops list, the real story is the industry's rapid expansion into unexpected territories like Bulgaria and Georgia. Specialty coffee is no longer a niche club; it’s becoming a global standard of technical mastery. In This Article A shifting specialty mapHistoric wins on the world stage Real talk: the specialty coffee landscape is shifting faster than the brewing temperature of a pour-over. At World of Coffee Brussels, the debut of Europe’s 100 Best Coffee Shops awards felt less like a ceremony and…
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