Jul 31, 2019
In the
specialty coffee world, we associate single-origin coffee, distinctive roast
profiles and flat whites and cappuccinos with intricate latte art, with the so
called third wave of coffee culture: but what does it actually refer to?
We could
define the third wave as a mindset in which we want to share the backstory
behind the cup of coffee. Part of this story is written by producers,
importers, roasters, and lastly baristas and consumers. It explains why that
coffee is different from general blends, why it has a complex mix of flavours and
aromas you can particularly appreciate and why high-quality coffee takes so
much work and dedication.
So, retracing
the history of these “coffee waves”, in the ‘60s the first wave focused on
quantity over quality, as opposed to second wavers who introduced the
contemporary emphasis on coffee origins and roasting styles to the masses. The
third wave differs in the relationship between the consumer and the coffee:
coffee drinkers, consumers, have become increasingly interested in how the
coffee’s been made, who’s roasted the coffee beans and how it’s been brewed.
In Dalla
Corte we are part of the third wave in many exciting ways! Supporting local
farmers in Sumatra for a more direct trade through the Orang Utan Coffee
Project, promoting sustainability using eco-friendly materials on our machines,
and producing state-of-art commercial espresso machines to assist you in creating
new brewing techniques. We’re here to build actual relationships, through our
machines we wish for our customers to chase complexity and distinctiveness in their
coffees.
We’re
reaching the start of the fourth wave, where will this new wave take us?
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