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The Future of Beverage Customization: Insights from the New York Times ☕ Interesting New York Times article this morning on evolving trends in beverage customization. Few takeaways from my side: • 🌟 Beverage trends are evolving rapidly, and ingredients are becoming more versatile. Coffee, for example, can stand alone as a drink or serve as an ingredient in more complex creations. • 🧠 Consumers are seeking not just stimulation but also pleasure and other functional benefits from their beverages. • 💡 Coffee, as a small indulgence, allows people to express their identity, and customizing it can affirm a sense of self. What does personalization in coffee truly mean? For coffee shop chains, extreme customization could either strengthen their value proposition or potentially confuse consumers. In my opinion, there’s a risk that coffee shops may lose their traditional focus on coffee and become more of a ‘crazy beverage destination,’ diluting the brand’s identity and heritage. What are your thoughts on this ? #BeverageTrends #CoffeeCulture #Customization #ConsumerInsights #BrandIdentity #CoffeeShop #Coffee Log-in to read

☕Cup your coffee before brewing ☕ Getting a fresh bag of coffee is always exciting there is a certain eagerness to brew your coffee immediately as soon as you get your hands on it , but cupping the coffee is going to help set a baseline for expected flavour notes and how the coffee is going to taste in the most crude yet systematic manner. This also helps us to judge the coffee based purely on flavour , mouth feel , Aroma keeping us independent of the brewing method and decide how we exactly wish to brew this coffee. Cupping the coffee is going to help you optimise your coffee experience and without much experimentation get you to the correct brewer without spending much of your coffee bag just finding the sweet spot for your coffee and leaving you with nothing to sip on once you have narrowed down on your desired beverage recipe. - Post inspired by Coffee tips by Scott rao . #coffeestudy #coffeeprocessing #coffeeecosystem #coffeesustainability #coffeelife #coffeetips

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Have you ever wondered about the key differences between ginger beer and ginger ale? I recently learned that ginger beer has a much stronger flavor, and the reason lies in the brewing process. While ginger ale is often made with carbonated water flavored with ginger syrup, a true ginger beer is brewed just like a regular beer, using real ginger. This results in a zesty, bold flavor profile that sets it apart from the milder taste of ginger ale. For instance, Bundaberg Ginger Beer undergoes a traditional brewing process over 3 days with real ginger, resulting in that distinctive flavor profile. If you haven't already, I highly recommend doing a side-by-side taste test of the two. It's a pretty cool experience! #GingerBeer #GingerAle #BrewingProcess #TasteTest

New to Shimmer? Meet our flavors and what makes each so special ✨ Shimmer Seltzer is your mocktail in a can, whether you’re sipping it straight up or mixing it for a unique beverage, there’s a flavor for everyone to enjoy. Co-founder, Josh Ahadian walks you through the ingredients in each so you get an idea of what to expect. Tasting is believing and the true ‘a-ha’ moment is when you take that first refreshing and relaxing sip of your Shimmer. If you are already shimmering, let us know which flavor is your favorite! #tastethedifference #productline #cpgbrands

Discover the limitless advantages of incorporating draft beverages into your business with BarTrack! Our innovative platform allows you to efficiently manage your entire beverage program from one centralized hub, offering the flexibility to tap into a wide range of options such as beer, seltzer, wine, cocktails, nitro coffee, soda, and kombucha. 🍷🍹🥤☕️🍻 Redefine your approach to draft beverages and unlock the potential to Pour Smarter™ with BarTrack! Visit our website at bartrack.beer to explore the possibilities. Also make sure to check out our past webinars ( can be streamed on demand, check out our blog) with businesses like Inca Social and MurLarkey to learn more about how craft cocktails are profitable, easy, and delicious for businesses to pour on tap! #BarTrack #PourSmarter #EverythingOnTap #TappedForTaste #EnsureQuality #StreamlineInventory #BoostProfits #DataAnalytics #Insights #Goals #ManagementHacks #HospitalityIndustry

HERE'S THE SECRET TO MAKING TEA-RRIFIC ICED TEA 2 words. COLD. BREW. Sounds complex right? It's so simple and so easy. AND it tastes sooo good. Use the recommended amount of tea leaves/water ratio. Combine tea leaves and water in a pitcher or jar. Cover. Steep in the refrigerator for 6-12 hours (overnight). Strain and enjoy!   What makes cold brewing special is that it extracts the flavors from the tea leaves slowly, rather than quickly as with the traditional hot brewing method. This changes the flavor profile and results in a smoother tasting beverage. ARE YOU GOING TO TRY IT? _______________________ #icedtea #icedteas #icedteaseason #tealifestyle #coldbrew #coldbrewtea #looseleaftea  #tasteofmichigan  #ypsilanti   #ypsireal   #ypsi  #annarboreats  https://wix.to/F4p4LmB

🌵 What the... Mescal!? Let's get to the bottom of it! It's a strong 38-43% alcoholic beverage that is made from the core of the agave plant. While tequila is made exclusively from blue agave, mescal is made from different varieties. The main variety for making mescal is Espadin. Often the varieties are mixed in different proportions, which also affects the flavor. 👉🏻 But the main difference is that the agave core is laid out on smoldering coals in a dug pit. It is covered with agave leaves on top, and the smoldering takes about 1-3 days. It is this process that gives the drink its smoked flavor! Would you like to try it?

Iced coffee or cold brew? 🧊☕️ Both offer a refreshing caffeine boost, but the brewing methods and flavor profiles differ. Which one is your go-to chilled coffee? Share your favorite in the comments below! #CoffeeRankiQ #IcedCoffee #ColdBrew

The escalating cost of beer, wine, and spirits during the Super Bowl has become a notable concern for consumers, mirroring broader trends in the beverage industry. To read more about this click the article below!