
Sam Shipiti
Born and raised in Kenya, a country famous for growing top grade coffee, Sam’s unique perspective is deeply rooted in his heritage. His writing journey has seen him contribute to magazines and coffee blogs, and work for global marketing agencies, honing his craft and establishing a strong voice in the industry. He now focuses on uncovering the unique stories and innovations fuelling the specialty coffee revolution.
Articles by this Author
Cold brew began life as a niche product – but in recent years, it has exploded in popularity, with year-on-year growth making the segment worth billions of dollars. However, as this meteoric growth continues, it’s becoming increasingly clear that only the brands that can offer convenient and high-quality cold brew products will be able to […]
Cold brew coffee consumption reaches new highs year after year. Alongside other cold coffee beverages, it now accounts for 75% of sales for leading brands like Starbucks, a significant jump from 13% in 2013. Cold brew coffee filling machines help roasters make better cold brew products, achieve goals, and streamline operations, but there is a […]
Over the past decade, cold brew has cemented its position as a standout beverage on coffee shop menus, roasters’ offerings, and grocery retailer shelves. By 2032, the global market is expected to be valued at more than US $16.22 billion, indicating vast growth. Typical of any thriving market, innovation is everywhere, fuelled by the need […]
Year after year, the ready-to-drink (RTD) market records new highs. Segments within it, like non-alcoholic beverages, are claiming a bigger share of the global market, which is projected to reach over US $1.6 billion by 2031. Alongside this shift, cans have emerged as an effective solution to the needs and expectations of both consumers and […]
Trends come and go, but cold brew coffee has been an outlier. It’s not an entirely new beverage, but since it became a favourite for many almost a decade ago, there have been no signs of consumption slowing down. The latest National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report shows that cold brew coffee has increased in […]
While beverage quality matters, the size of your bespoke cold brew coffee cans is just as important. Brian Kenny, the owner of Silverskin Coffee Roasters in Dublin, shares advice on determining which size cans are best suited to cold brew coffee.
How do recyclable ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew pouches save you money? To learn more, I spoke to Alex French, the co-founder and CEO of Minneapolis-based Bizzy Cold Brew.
Year after year, cold brew coffee has recorded explosive growth. While the cold brew trend is more rapid in the US and UK, the rest of the world is steadily catching up. Notably, a recent report from the National Coffee Association (NCA) reveals a 300% increase in the popularity of cold brew coffee since 2016. […]







