A blog that explores the subject of tea, coffee, and caffeine-related topics as well as one that gives an account of the people and events surrounding Mississauga's newest gourmet coffee shop: Destination Cafe.
Note that the opinions expressed in this blog are not necessarily those of Destination Cafe, but rather the musings of an egocentric writer attempting to convince the viewer that what is being written here is worth reading.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
New Technology Simplifies Coffee Making Process
Just when we thought it couldn't get any easier, now a company called Bonaverde has come up with a machine that will not only grind and brew our coffee, but roast it as well. The new technology "allows the consumer to carry out the entire process of making coffee," (except for the actual growing taking place on the farms and carried out by those native to the area). The press release quotes the founder of the company responsible for the new technology -- Hans Stier -- who says the machine in question gives consumers more control than they had in the past; not only can they choose the brand they prefer, consumers will be able to control where their coffee comes from as well. "Consumers want greater transparency in the coffee market across the entire value chain," the press release quotes Mr. Stier as saying. "Our concept is a complete shift away from the established market." Customers using the Bonaverde product will allow them to buy directly from a network of farmers all over the world, eliminating the need for middlemen. Bonaverde is using a public funding method known as the "Kickstarter Campaign" that the company hopes will lead to sufficient start-up money for the business to develop. To learn more, visit the web site www.kickstarter.com.
I graduated from Concordia University in Montreal in 1986 with a BA in Journalism and Political Science and an MA in Public Policy and Public Administration. I moved to the Toronto area shortly thereafter and worked in the safety and security business for several years until finally landing a contract position with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where I gained experience as a writer and researcher for television. I also finished my first novel quite some time ago and have been flogging it to the publishers ever since. I am single, have never been married and spend much of my free time indulging my natural curiosity by reading widely in such areas as science, mathematics, philosophy, history and literature.
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