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“WE PRINT GOOD STUFF ABOUT COFFEE.” FROM THE EDITORS

In the vibrant world of coffee, tea, and ice cream, creativity thrives on the exploration of bizarre ideas,
serving as a catalyst for innovation. This intersection of tradition and innovation offers endless possibilities, trans-
forming the ordinary into culinary adventures that challenge the status quo. In this issue, we delve into the dynam-
ic realm where avant-garde establishments redefine norms, weaving innovation seamlessly into daily life.
Our Cover Story takes you on a journey through successful coffee entrepreneurship, highlighting the pow-
er of unconventional ideas in driving innovation within the industry. From innovative farming techniques to themed
shops and unique business models, we explore how embracing the bizarre fuels creativity and pushes the boundar-
ies of culinary delight.
For our Design column, we find ourselves at the forefront of embracing the future of coffee with 2050
Coffee, a pioneering establishment that champions sustainability while delivering specialty coffee experiences.
We also dive into the story of Harudot, a Thai cafe that seamlessly fuses nature and architecture, creating a sanc-
tuary for customers.
In our Cafe Hopping column, we let Andrew Chung and Penelope Barker take you on a coffee tour of Sydney
and introduce you to the city’s vibrant coffee scene.
In our People column, we meet Brazilian coffee specialist Marcia Yoko Shimosaka, a global advocate for
sustainable farming practices, and artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck, whose multidisciplinary approach intertwines
art, nature, and sustainability, inspiring innovation in the industry.
For Opinion, we invite you to join us as Ryan Castelaz explores the transformative impact of narrative
Coffee t&i (China) Resources Australia drink-making in the coffee industry, exemplified by Discourse’s innovative approach. Through storytelling, Discourse
To keep updated about the coffee China Antony de Fina introduces inventive concoctions that redefine the coffee experience. The EU Deforestation Regulation, effective
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cti@coffeeteaimagazine.com In our Origin column, we invite you to discover the audacious spirit of Gayo Coffee, nestled in the uncon-
Managing Editor The contents of this publica- ventional landscape of Aceh, Indonesia. Through its distinctive flavor journey, Gayo beans challenge traditional
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Nicole Ou notions, transforming ordinary sips into extraordinary experiences.
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+65 97475846 And who would have thought that air could make gelato? Dive into the fascinating story of Solein Foods,
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CEO, in our Ice Cream column.
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Design Vuong Boi Nghi As you hold this issue in your hands, we invite you to embrace your bizarre ideas. Let us not shy away
Jun Guan 3rd Fl, Yoco Building, 41 Nguyen from the unconventional, but instead, let us celebrate it as a pathway to excellence and a better, more sustainable
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