Trendy coffee at US$4 a cup revives long-neglected African industry
London
JULIEN Ochala can't live without his morning cup of Joe.
But not just any coffee will do. For the past five years, the 37-year-old physiology lecturer at King's College London has visited the same store every week to grab a pack of his beloved Kenyan brew. And he's not put off by the cost: at 37 pounds (S$67) a kilogramme, it's more than double a similar supermarket product.
"I take Kenyan coffee every morning," said Mr Ochala, who buys his beans from Monmouth Coffee Company in Borough Market. "I love it because of the relatively higher acidity level. It keeps me active in the afternoons." Customers willing to pay a premium for African brews, known for their floral, fruity flavours, are driving purcha…
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Consumer & Healthcare
US Justice Department to file antitrust suit against Live Nation: WSJ
EU set to launch China probe on medical device procurement
Muji bets its minimalist retail will work for homes, hotels
Nepalese billionaire who made his fortune making instant noodles aims to list India unit by 2026
Nike starts speeding out sneakers that will shape its future
Picky consumers jilting big brands are Unilever India’s new risk