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Tradition, revolution and evolution high above the Isar valley

Pullach-Großhesselohe. In the course of its 200-year-old history, “WaWi” (as this rural beer garden is affectionately known) has written many stories. For example, the so-called “beer garden revolution” of 1995. And a new and evolutionary chapter has just been added. Waldwirtschaft Grosshesselohe can now rely on the new Melitta® Cafina® XT7 of long-standing coffee partner Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions to deliver tasty and professionally prepared coffee specialties. And that in duplicate.

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First woman on the throne

Erna Tosberg on the World Barista Championship 2018

Congratulations Agnieszka Rojewska! The multiple Polish champion is the first woman to win the World Barista Championship.

In late June 2018, the coffee world converged on Amsterdam in the Netherlands as The World of Coffee trade show played host to the World Barista Championship. 56 national champions were invited to demonstrate their skills and expertise in preparing and serving various coffee drinks. The new World Champion from Poland, Agnieszka Rojewska, made history by becoming the first woman to win the title in 19 years of WBC events.

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Urban gardening with coffee grounds

In its company brochure, “idealo” portrays its role as “bringing clarity to the thick fog of online shopping”. The online comparison site employs 700 staff at its headquarters in Berlin’s trendy Kreuzberg district. And the main meeting point is the company’s cafeteria with a large communal kitchen for staff to cook their own meals, as well as two self-service Melitta® Cafina® CT8 coffee machines that often serve up to 800 coffee specialties per day. Lactose-free milk and soya milk are in high demand and the firm’s coffee consumption also has valuable ecological benefits. Staff use the coffee grounds as a fertilizer for the courtyard garden. Herbs, lettuce and vegetables are grown in mobile containers for use in the communal kitchen.

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From asparagus spring to blueberry summer

During the peak season of May and June, over 10,000 visitors make their way to the “asparagus and adventure farm” Klaistow near Potsdam, Germany, to buy or enjoy freshly picked Beelitz asparagus every day. To help cope with this seasonal demand, the 80-strong permanent team of the Buschmann and Winkelmann families is supplemented by some 800 asparagus pickers and 250 helping hands. Meanwhile, the coffee machines of Melitta Professional are already advertising the next highlights.

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Good coffee pays for itself twice over!

... or “Why you simply can’t afford to serve bad coffee.”

Coffee is one of the main revenue drivers of the Horeca sector and bakeries. Despite this, however, it’s rarely given the attention it deserves. This is strange when you consider the contribution margins and revenues this popular pick-me-up provides.

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Science helps win title

Erna Tosberg on the World Barista Championship 2017 and the new champion Dale Harris, who surprised everyone by bringing the title back to Europe again after 8 years.

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Coffee beverages for all occasions

Piston coffee makers are the only way to prepare a café créme in the correct way. This long coffee beverage is prepared under pressure, but is not an extended espresso, and is also not made from espresso beans but from a Swiss roast (a blend of coffee beans with different roast grades). Born of historical necessity – due to a lack of coffee supplies – this roasting process has unfortunately been largely forgotten in Switzerland. This is a shame, as it produces an unmistakable and unique taste profile for the coffee.

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Passion for coffee in Belarus

"Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is one of these names that doesn't conjure up too many images in your mind, right? At least compared with Paris, New York, Stockholm or Budapest. I had no idea about Minsk either, and especially from a professional perspective it’s not known for its coffee culture at all. On top of that, it’s a very small market as Belarus has only 9.5 million inhabitants and the country just dropped a few places to 52 on the Human Development Index list, right between Kuwait and Oman. So why should we invest any time in traveling to this country? Because one of our global customers asked us for some support. And when a global customer needs us, it doesn’t matter where the location is – as long as it’s on the planet Earth.

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Melitta® is the official coffee partner of Manchester United

As the official coffee partner of Manchester United, Melitta® will from now on serve unique Melitta® coffee to the players, employees, fans and guests of the English record-holding champions football club. A central aspect of the partnership is a tailor-made complete catering solution for all relevant areas and buildings at the traditional club from Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions.

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