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koffieTcacao News – November 2026

In recent weeks, new coffee champions have been crowned both in the Netherlands and around the world. Sage is introducing a new version of a popular home espresso machine, Oatly is launching an oat drink with fiber, and Callebaut is introducing a new approach to cocoa fermentation.

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Specialty coffee: from niche to mainstream

Willem Boot learned the trade from his father and witnessed the coffee industry transform. How does the growth of the specialty coffee market benefit farmers, and where will the next innovation begin?

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Interview with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood: From Artist to Coffee Visionary

Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood is a name synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and a distinct vision in the coffee world. The multiple British barista champion and owner of Colonna Coffee was once a visual artist but has since evolved into a coffee visionary and writer. We spoke with him on the occasion of his latest book. This article […]

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24 days, 24 surprising combinations of chocolate and tea. For Carambole Chocolates’ new Advent calendar, founder Rita Zamoshchina spent a year searching

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Willem Boot learned the trade from his father and witnessed the coffee industry transform. How does the growth of the specialty coffee

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Rotterdam Coffee Fest 2026
From November 5 through 8, Rotterdam will be all about specialty coffee. The Rotterdam Coffee Fest is back with an expanded program,

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Want to make your own matcha latte? The SEVERIN SPUMA Lite heats and froths the milk, so you can enjoy it hot

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The World of Tea book
Behind a peaceful cup of coffee lies a world of flavor, trade, philosophy, and conflict. The author answers five questions about her

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KTC News: October Hero
Tea from the fields of Brabant, a roastery looking to phase out gas, and two chocolate bars up for grabs. Plus: a

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Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood is a name synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and a distinct vision in the coffee world. The multiple British barista champion

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Spencer Hyman - Cocoa Runners
According to Spencer Hyman, founder of the artisanal chocolate platform Cocoa Runners, we need to learn to eat chocolate differently.

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koffieTcacao September News
From higher Fairtrade prices and coffee beans for home use to an exhibition on coffee and colonial history: here's what's happening in

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