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SOMETHING'S BREWING

CONTENTS

ON THE

COVER 03 EDITOR’S WELCOME
An introduction from the Editor.

06 CHAIRMAN’S COMMENT
The BSA had a cracking end to 2024 with
many new members coming on board.

07 IN BRIEF
08 Take 5 minutes to read and enjoy some
stories you may have missed.

09 BSA NETWORK EVENTS FOR ALL
The BSA’s first network event of 2025 will
be held at Parts Town UK, Cannock, on the

27th of February from 4.30 pm.

Something’s Brewing looks
at ‘Coffee made Well’ the 11 BWT WATER & MORE
changing espresso machine Nottingham, Glasgow, Brighton, Bristol,
market and lots more. Winchester, Manchester, Kent – what do
they all have in common?

18 PETER BACKMAN EXPLAINS
The winds of change sweeping through
Britain's high streets create turbulent
conditions for coffee shop operators.

20 THE COFFEEPRENEURS ARE READY
In today's challenging labour market,
attracting and retaining exceptional
hospitality staff requires more than just JANUARY/FEBRUARY. 2025 | ISSUE 40
competitive pay; it necessitates an
outstanding workplace culture.

22 COFFEE MADE WELL
Tim Sturk, Head of Coffee at Aimers
Coffee & Tea, looks to answer the
perennial question as a coffee
professional, 'What is the best coffee'?

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