Cooper’s Coffee triumphant at awards ceremony

Leading supplier of coffee equipment and ingredients, Cooper’s Coffee has scooped an award at a regional business awards ceremony.
Competing against other leading businesses in the region, Cooper’s were chosen as SME of the Year at the third Huddersfield Examiner Business Awards.
The Awards which feature 11 categories, including ones for start-up businesses, small and medium sized firms, exemplary employers, exporters, and emerging young business talent, were presented at a black tie gala dinner hosted by BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration last night (Thursday, November 13) at the home of Huddersfield Town, the Galpharm Stadium.      
Cooper’s sustained growth was cited as a key reason for their win by the judging panel, which consisted of influential business people in the region including Andrew Palmer, assistant regional director for the CBI in Yorkshire and Prof John Thompson, professor of entrepreneurship at Huddersfield University’s Business School.
The coffee wholesaler has increased its sales by 15% this year, bringing turnover to £2.3m and a total of 18 staff.  It has also embarked on ambitious plans to more than double its offices and storage facilities, investing £350,000 over the past three years in land surrounding the existing warehouse to expand the facilities.
The expansion plans include the build of a new warehouse, which will create more than 2,500 square feet of coffee storage space as well as a new 1,000 square foot barista training centre - the largest outside London.  Three new jobs have been created as a result of the growth plans.

The judges were also impressed with Cooper’s excellent reputation which has been built not only within the West Yorkshire region, but on a national scale. The fact that five UK titles in international barista competitions have been won with Cooper’s blends was of particular merit.
Cooper’s efforts to remain at the forefront of innovation and development within the coffee industry were also recognised. In 2007, the company introduced the premium Italian espresso machine brand Dalla Corte to the UK. Despite entering a saturated market, over £1.1m worth of machines have been sold to date at an average cost of £5,500 each.
This year David joined forces with espresso machine makers De’Longhi to create Caffe Raro, the world’s rarest and most premium coffee at £50 a cup. Sales have raised more than £3,000 for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.
Speaking about the win David said: “I am extremely proud that Cooper’s has been recognised with this award.  It is a reflection of the hard work, dedication and talent of our team without whom we wouldn’t have achieved this.  We are confident that we will continue to outperform our competitors and the market and that 2009 will be another record year for Cooper’s”.
Jacqui added: “When we started the business 20 years ago it was because we had both lost our jobs so it does prove that something good can come out of something bad.
“It also gave us all the more incentive to succeed. We have won national awards for our coffee, but this award is extra special because it is in our home town and reflective of our staff; the company is only as good as its team and we have a wonderful team here.”

Cooper’s Coffee appointed as national distributor for The Miniature Bakery

Cooper’s Coffee has been chosen as the national coffee sector distributor for new super-premium ‘fusion bakery’ company – The Miniature Bakery.                                                        
The Miniature Bakery’s range of new ‘fusion bakery’ products takes its inspiration from the best of the world of biscuits, cakes and chocolate and is hand-baked by a group of artisan bakers and chocolatiers using only the finest quality, natural organic ingredients.
The Soil Association approved products include miniature Chocolate Snaps, Chocolate Meringues and Chocolate Viennese and are ideal for consumption with hot beverages. Each variety is available in small 2-cup ‘grab-packs’ priced at £1.95 each or as four-cup retail packs costing £2.95 each. A merchandising display unit is provided for use on shop counters.
The range is already proving a big hit with retailers that include Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Harrods, and with the help of Cooper’s, The Miniature Bakery hopes to win the UK coffee shop sector over as well.
David Cooper, managing director of Cooper’s says: “I’m very excited about our partnership with The Miniature Bakery. These indulgent new products, hand-baked by a team of highly-skilled bakers and chocolatiers, are unparalleled to anything I have ever tasted before.”
Marcus Hanson, marketing director of The Miniature Bakery adds: “We wanted to create a partnership with a like-minded company that understands quality, innovation and brand so Cooper’s Coffee was the perfect fit. Our products aim to fuse continental patisserie and confectionery with anglo-saxon tastes and textures to create a more sophisticated product in line with the coffee being served in the UK today. We feel that our range gives coffee shops the opportunity to offer a premium snack product that perfectly complements the quality of their coffee.”

Dalla Corte and Ismail Coffee & Tea link up in bid to create the UK’s ultimate coffee experience

Ismail Coffee and Tea, the speciality tea and coffee house based in Tunbridge Wells, has invested in a Dalla Corte espresso machine and grinder to complete what it calls the ‘Ismail Experience’.
The speciality coffee brand, which was established in 1925, aims to provide its customers with an unrivalled coffee experience, serving only the freshest and highest quality coffee which it roasts in-house on a daily basis.
Dalla Corte has been chosen as the brand of choice to produce Ismail’s speciality coffee in line with the company’s ethos of producing only the very best.
Ismail is the only coffee shop in the UK to offer customers the chance to experience the coffee process from bean to cup, using the innovative Neoroast machine. This roasting equipment by Neuhaus Neotech allows you to see the beans being roasted, ground and ultimately produced into the espresso-based drink of your choice.
Commenting on his reasons for choosing Dalla Corte Managing director Raschid Gibrail says: “Ismail Coffee & Tea is dedicated to the highest standards of bean selectivity, roasting and freshness. To achieve this we have coupled what we feel is the best espresso machine in the world, with the best quality, freshest coffee we can source.

“Our aim is for a trip to Ismail Coffee & Tea to be an unforgettable experience, akin to a trip to the theatre – I believe that we have created the perfect combination of produce, technology, expertise and customer service to deliver this.”

Cooper’s Coffee to build UK’s largest barista training centre outside London as company expands

Huddersfield Coffee wholesaler Cooper’s Coffee has announced plans to open the largest barista training centre outside of London as part of ambitious expansion plans. The new training centre, to be built at Cooper’s headquarters in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire will take up more than 1,000 square feet and will be fully equipped with the complete range of Dalla Corte espresso machines from groups 1 to 4. It will also include a Dalla Corte raised body machine for 20oz cups as well as the complete range of Mahlkönig and Dalla Corte grind on demand grinders.
Delegates will be able to practice their coffee-making skills on a 360 degree training bar while several specially adapted technical machines complete with video playback will be available for engineer training.

As part of the expansion a new warehouse will also be built on the site, providing more than 2,500 square feet of additional storage space for coffee. The existing warehouse will be converted to house the new barista training centre as well as a new equipment showroom complete with a steel and glass-fronted reception area.
The area surrounding the new warehouse will be landscaped to include a picnic area for staff and visitors as well as a new car park that will provide more than 40 parking spaces for customers and staff.

Cooper’s has announced the expansion plans as a result of continued year on year growth. Since the company was founded 19 years ago by managing director David Cooper in a back bedroom in Leeds, it has grown to become one of the UK’s leading suppliers of quality coffee equipment and ingredients with 17 staff and a turnover of £2.4m.
Sales for Cooper’s have increased by 15% so far this year, while sister business, Dalla Corte (UK Imports), has experienced an impressive 35% growth. Dalla Corte was founded in February 2007 by David as the sole UK distributor of Milan-based Dalla Corte espresso machines. Since the business was launched more than 200 espresso machines have been sold at an average cost of £5,500 each. The new showroom will exclusively showcase the full range of Dalla Corte machines.
Commenting on the expansion David said: “We’ve always had the vision to expand Cooper’s substantially and have spent £350,000 over the past three years buying the land surrounding our existing warehouse to make this vision become a reality.
Our plans to expand are not only a testament to our success in what is proving a tough year for businesses, but also demonstrates our belief in the future of the company.”

The first phase of expansion, which includes the build of the new warehouse, will begin at the end of June with the final phase expected to be completed by the end of September.

Rarest coffee in the world?
David Cooper creates Caffé Raro, the world’s most exclusive coffee

Cooper’s very own David Cooper has caused a bit of a media sensation by creating the world’s rarest and most premium coffee - at £50 per cup.

David joined forces with espresso machine manufacturer, De’Longhi to create Caffé Raro, the world’s most exclusive coffee. The blend was launched amid much press attention on Wednesday at Peter Jones, the landmark Chelsea department store on Sloane Square.

Combining two of the world’s rarest coffee beans, Kopi Luwak and Jamaican Blue Mountain, Caffé Raro will be on sale in Peter Jones, and through the De’Longhi website throughout April, with limited availability.

“Caffé Raro is an extremely exciting coffee and a first for the UK – if not the world! These two incredibly rare coffees have never been blended before and the result is a very rich and full tasting espresso. These coffees have been slowly hand roasted for around 12 minutes to ensure that we maximise the potential of each coffee. The final roast colour is quite dark to ensure that the espresso is perfect for a smooth latte or cappuccino,” said David.

Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is noted for its mild flavour and lack of bitterness and over the last several decades has developed a reputation as one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world.

Kopi Luwak is widely regarded as the most expensive individual coffee bean on the market. Produced in Indonesia, this rare bean is digested by the Palm cat, a process which creates an earthy flavour celebrated by coffee aficionados. With only 200 kilos produced each year demand for the bean is strong and prices remain high. 

Caffé Raro is available in the Peter Jones Espresso Bar and Brasserie by the cup as well as in-store in 100g packets throughout April. De’Longhi’s Caffé Raro retails for £50 per 100g packet or £50 a cup. All proceeds from the sale of the coffee will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support to help people whose lives have been affected by cancer. For more details, visit www.peterjones.co.uk or call 020 7730 3434. To find out more information about the De’Longhi Caffé Raro blend visit www.seriousaboutcoffee.com.

Cooper’s serves over 1,000 cups of tea and coffee to West Yorkshire’s budding tennis stars

We’re always keen to support local activities so were delighted to sponsor the 2008 Thongsbridge Junior Tennis Open by supplying free tea and coffee for the both the players and spectators. Over the course of the week long tournament over 1,000 cups of tea and coffee were consumed by thirsty tennis aficionados!

Attracting 193 entrants from clubs across the country, the Junior Tennis Open held at Thongsbridge Tennis Club in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, is coveted as one of the best in the country. Over the course of seven days tennis players aged between 9 -18 years competed against each other for singles and doubles titles.

The event was organised by Tim Horsfall of Contract Leisure Surfacing and Nick Fitzpatrick, Head Coach with his team at Thongsbridge Tennis Club. Nick commented: “This year’s tournament benefited greatly from the sponsorship of a wide range of companies, whose donations provided trophies for the winners and the runners up to free refreshments.

“Cooper’s provision of free tea & coffee throughout the seven days was much appreciated by the parents of young players attending the event, who were at the club for long periods. Cooper’s made a visit to the Tournament a better experience and added to the overall quality of what is a prestigious event.”

Cooper's Coffee on the breakfast show at radio BBC Leeds

Hot off the heels of national TV stardom, Cooper’s Coffee has now also featured on live radio, taking part in the BBC Radio Leeds breakfast show with Andrew and Georgey.

Radio Leeds sent their roving reporter, Super Daragh, out to Cooper’s to undergo a spot of barista training from our very own trainer, Youri Vlag. Broadcast live from Cooper’s training room this morning (06.02), Radio Leeds listeners found out what the difference is between a barrister and a barista and how a high street coffee differs from a genuine, good quality espresso as Youri showed Daragh how it was done.

After just 30 minutes of training, Daragh attempted to make a World Barista Championship standard cappuccino live on air and in front of Cooper’s founder David, himself a WBC qualified judge. Daragh delivered an impressive performance with just a little bit of help from Youri and managed to serve a near perfect cappuccino, which David awarded a remarkable 15 out of 18 points.

“I was very impressed with how quickly Daragh mastered the skills and technique required to make a good quality espresso,” said David. “People think that it takes hours of training to become a barista but Daragh proved that it’s possible to learn the necessary skills in less than an hour. Having seen and tasted the difference between a high street version and a professionally made cup of cappuccino, I’m sure Daragh will no longer settle for the over-priced inferior coffee that so many of the big coffee retailers serve!

Click below to download the audio files of the show:

Cooper's on BBC - part 1
Cooper's on BBC - part 2

For more information on Cooper’s barista training course contact Coopers on info@cooperscoffee.co.uk or call 01484 431 450.  All our courses are free for Cooper’s customers and cover the basics to more advanced barista skills including latte art.

Dalla Corte espresso machines and Simon Robertson joins forces against calorific lattes on Alan Titchmarsh Show

We are proud to tell you that 3 times UK Barista Champion Simon Robertson has chosen the Dalla Corte espresso coffee machine for a demonstration on how coffee can be a healthier drink on the Alan Titchmarsh show on ITV1.

Simon, who owns Leoni’s coffee shop in Malton and is among the top ten baristas in the world, was invited to appear on the show in response to Which magazine’s survey of main-brand coffee shops. The report published on January 24 found that increasingly sophisticated coffees and larger cups mean chains are regularly selling drinks that contain well over 500 calories each.

Simon appeared on the show to demonstrate that the right skills combined with good quality coffee and equipment make it possible to produce low calorie coffee drinks such as americanos and espressos. He chose a Dalla Corte Group III espresso machine and K-30 grinder for the task, some of the most technologically advanced and innovative espresso machine equipment available on the market.

“Appearing on the show is a small step towards educating consumers about the inferior coffee they are buying from high street retailers,” Simon said. “To me, Starbucks is to coffee what Pizza Hut is to Italian cuisine. You would simply not find anything that comes close to a Starbucks latte in my coffee shop. Consumers have a choice when it comes to the kind of coffee they drink and there are more and more independent coffee shops dedicated to serving traditional, high quality espresso-based coffee.”

David Cooper, managing director of Dalla Corte Imports UK added: “As a nation we have adopted the American coffee-drinking lifestyle, consuming coffee that contains lashings of cream and as a result is more like a hot milkshakes than a latte.

“But coffee does not have to be unhealthy – look at Italy, the natural birthplace of espresso. There, a real coffee culture exists. People appreciate good quality coffee and wouldn’t dream of drinking a latte after lunchtime – it’s considered a morning drink only and for the rest of the day other espresso-based drinks are drunk. Whereas here in Britain we consume lattes all day long, unaware of the calories we are consuming with each sip.

“The real problem though does not lie in bad quality coffee, but bad quality training. We need to educate those who are preparing and serving the coffees and ensure they receive the right training as in Italy where being a barista is a proper profession.  We need to encourage greater participation in competitions such as the UK Barista Championships to ensure that we turn this nation of cream latte lovers into real espresso aficionados.”

Dalla Corte espresso machines are the most technologically advanced on the market with the facility to control and adjust each group head independently – crucial for ensuring consistently good coffee. The group heads of the machines, developed by father and son team Bruno and Paolo Dalla Corte, can be set to their own temperature, accurate to 0.1 degree and any group can be switched off to save power or be completely removed from the machine for service while the rest of the machine is still making coffee.

Cooper's Coffee donates £400 to Kirklees Hospice

Coopers Coffee has presented Kirklees Hospice with a cheque for £400,- to start of the new year with a bang.

We would like to thank Kirklees Hospice for all the great work that they do.

Dalla Corte is GOLD sponsor of World Latte Art Championship

Cooper's Coffee is proud to announce that Dalla Corte is the Gold Sponsor for the World Latte Art Championship.

The Latte Art championship will be held in Copenhagen in 2008 and the Dalla Corte espresso coffee machine will be used to produce smooth silky milk and perfect espresso's.

The Dalla Corte espresso coffee machine is becoming very popular amongst coffee experts throughout the world. The Dalla Corte machines have everything the barista will ever need to produce the best tasting espresso's possible!

Have a look at the website of the World Latte Art championship.

 

Dalla Corte UK launches zero per cent finance offer on espresso machines

Dalla Corte UK has launched a 0% finance package across its range of equipment with up to two years interest free credit.

The zero per cent deal, which Dalla Corte believes to be an industry first,  is applicable on all Dalla Corte espresso machines as well as K30 grinders and no upfront deposit payments are required.

The deal offers up to two years free interest on Group 3 and 4 machines while 1 and 2 Group machines are available interest free over a period of 12 months. For example, a £1,695 Dalla Corte Super Mini machine will result in 12 monthly payments of £142, payable one month after installation.

David Cooper, managing director of Dalla Corte (UK Imports) says: “Having evaluated our customers' needs, we have introduced the zero percent finance offer to keep cash flowing and increase competitiveness.

“The zero percent financing programme provides small and independent businesses with the financial flexibility to benefit from the quality of equipment their businesses need to succeed today. Thanks to our industry-leading package, companies can simply and cost-effectively plan for the future.”

For further information on the 0% finance deal contact sales@dallacorte.co.uk.

Rhode Island coffee shop chain expands with Dalla Corte’s largest espresso machine

Independent coffee house chain Rhode Island Coffee has become the first UK coffee business to invest in Dalla Corte’s largest espresso machine in support of its most ambitious expansion to date – a 1,100 sq ft coffee shop in Stockport.

A Dalla Corte 4 Group espresso machine and linked ‘intelligent’ DC II grinder has been chosen to meet the high demand Rhode Island expects to experience as the store becomes established.

The coffee chain has also become the first UK business to take advantage of Dalla Corte’s Digital Control System (DCS) - a revolutionary method of controlling the various parameters of an espresso machine from the brewing units to the boiler settings.

Controlled via a small, easy to use palm-pilot, the DCS can be used on more than one machine, allowing settings to be adjusted independently from one another – an advantage for brands with more than one outlet who wish to ensure that consistent settings are maintained across all stores.

Rhode Island group manager Andrew Smalley who selected the equipment comments: “Dalla Corte’s technology will allow us to ensure that the high levels of quality and service that Rhode Island has become known for are maintained.  Thanks to the Digital Control System (DCS) I’ll be able to ensure that the sweet spot settings for our house blend are adhered to in all five of our branches.”

David Cooper, managing director of Dalla Corte Imports UK adds: “The external palm-pad is a great piece of kit that gives a clear overview of machine performance. Settings such as temperature, gram throw and extraction time can easily be adjusted so that the sweet spot levels can be maintained at all times.”

Michelin-starred Drake’s Restaurant joins Dalla Corte client portfolio

Drake’s Restaurant in Surrey has become the second UK Michelin-starred restaurant after The Star Inn to invest in a Dalla Corte espresso machine.

The gastronomic dining outlet in Ripley which treats a cup of coffee as importantly as any other course of a meal, has installed a 2-group Dalla Corte espresso machine and K30 grinder in order to serve its customers the perfect cup of coffee.

Head chef and owner Steve Drake chose Dalla Corte for its superior quality and pioneering technology – each machine has the facility to control and adjust the temperature of each group head independently by one-tenth of a degree – an element of precision that eliminates temperature fluctuations which often result in bitter tasting coffee.

“The ability to grind individual portions of coffee to order is on par with my own cooking ethos,” he says. “Aas a chef I strive to be individual and am very ambitious so I chose the best quality espresso machine I could find. We are not afraid of new technology and I’m proud that we are using a new innovation in the coffee making world.”

David Cooper, managing director of Dalla Corte (UK Imports) adds: “Dalla Corte and Drake’s restaurant share many of the same attributes; both strive for perfect quality, driven by an extreme dedication and passion to their craft. We are proud to be working in partnership with such an acclaimed establishment.”

 

Dalla Corte UK Imports launches 24/7 maintenance service to customers

We are delighted to announce that UK customers of Dalla Corte espresso machines can now receive national servicing assistance thanks to an exclusive deal with Stanco Services, the UK’s leading independent machine maintenance and repair company.

The service contract between Dalla Corte (UK Imports) and Stanco offers customers round the clock access to Stanco’s nationwide team of engineers who will be responsible for the whole range of Dalla Corte machines. Stanco will also carry out national installations of the systems as well as any warranty repairs or annual maintenance.

The large team of engineers, who are based across the UK, will carry a wide range of Dalla Corte spare parts enabling them to complete any repair work on a first time fix basis, thus reducing valuable down-time for customers.

David Cooper, Managing Director of Dalla Corte (UK Imports) says: ““This partnership will provide a comprehensive maintenance programme for Dalla Corte customers with strong technical support and rapid repair times. It will be transformational in terms of reinforcing a continuous improvement culture and achieving Dalla Corte operational excellence. This premium brand will be a market leader in the UK within three years.”

Andrew Standage, Technical Director of Stanco Services added: “The Dalla Corte is one of the most exciting, traditional espresso systems we have ever seen. It solves many user issues and automates areas that are key to coffee quality. For an engineer, the machine is a dream to work on as it is so accessible and simple to fix.”

New barista trainer for Coopers Coffee
- UKBC finalist Danielle Hadley joins the ‘extraordinary coffee people’

 We are pleased to announce that we have appointed two times UK Barista Championships finalist Danielle Hadley as Coopers’ new barista trainer.

Danielle joins from Ludlow Food Centre in Shropshire where as manager she was responsible for the smooth running of the centre as well as the roasting of coffee for the café and its retail customers. Danielle brings with her several years of barista training experience; most recently she has trained and coached staff at Rick Steins’s Seafood restaurant in Padstow, as well as at Foodeaze Exeter and the Ludlow Food Centre.Danielle will be responsible for training  all our customers so they are capable of making coffee to the very highest standard, ensuring that they know how to get the best out of their machines and their coffee.Having twice competed in the UK Barista Championships finals herself, Danielle is aware of the qualities and skills required of a top barista.

David Cooper, managing director of Cooper’s Coffee says of the appointment: “We are delighted that Danielle is coming on board as our new barista trainer. Our whole philosophy at Cooper’s revolves around providing high quality coffee and coffee-making equipment. Barista training is part and parcel of that service – there’s no point in buying the best ingredients and equipment if you have no knowledge of how to use it correctly.

“Danielle will have an important role to play, ensuring that the establishments we work with know how to serve the very best coffee and are aware of the importance of keeping their espresso machines in good condition. I’m confident that she will soon become an invaluable addition to the team.”

Commenting on her new position Danielle says; “I was attracted to Cooper's because of the company’s obvious passion for coffee-making. The enthusiasm of the staff and the effort put into making a perfect cup of coffee is incredible. I hope to become one of Cooper's 'Extraordinary Coffee People' and contribute to their mission of changing society's views on coffee. I am certain that working here, I will gain even more love, passion and enthusiasm for coffee than I already have!”

Dalla Corte at the Caffe Culture Show in 2008

The next Caffe Culture Show takes place from 21st to 22nd May 2008.

Dalla Corte, our superb espresso coffee machines, have a wonderfull stand at the Caffe Culture show in 2008. Dalla Corte will be demonstrating the advantages of the Dalla Corte espresso coffee machines. Have a look at the latest Grind On Demand grinders and enjoy some very tasty espresso's.

Click here for the Caffe Culture website

New Ripple Take Out Cups

New at Cooper's Coffee: Ripple Cups! The new ripple take out cups have improved heat resistent material which makes your coffees stay warm longer. The ripple take out cups do not need any sleeves because the cups do not get warm. The cups are available in 8, 12 and 16 oz and can be printed with your own logo.

Torani syrups and sauces return to UK with Dalla Corte 

The world’s first grind on demand system that functions without human intervention will make its debut in the UK at Hotelympia courtesy of Cooper’s Coffee.  

The US’s biggest speciality syrup brand, Torani, is once again available in the UK following a two year absence in the British market, choosing machine distributor Dalla Corte Imports UK as its sole British distributor. 

Dalla Corte Imports UK will officially launch Torani through Cooper’s Coffee at the Hotelympia exhibition and will exclusively stock 16 different naturally-flavoured Torani syrups including a new sugar free range. Two sauces – chocolate and white chocolate – will also be available.

All syrups will be available in 750ml glass bottles and competitively priced at £6.00 while the sauces come in a convenient foodservice package with pre-portioned pump costing £10.95 each. The flavours of the syrups range from traditional rich nut and spice flavours to more exotic flavours such as orange and mandarin.

Dalla Corte Imports UK is currently seeking exclusive distributors to act on a regional level. All trade enquiries are welcome and to receive trade pricing please reply to; sales@dallacorte.co.uk.

Torani, which is used to flavour anything from lattes and mochas to hot chocolate and tea, is the number one choice for many baristas who appreciate its premium quality and authentic taste. Only the highest quality ingredients are used to flavour the syrups, including pure cane sugar, purified water and extracts from the freshest fruits, nuts and spices.

David Cooper, managing director of Dalla Corte UK says: “We’re excited to be bringing such an iconic brand back into the UK market. Flavoured syrups offer unlimited possibilities for extending your menu and adding value to the drinks you offer and I believe Torani is the best product available to do so.

“I can’t think of any other syrup that manages to balance the flavour intensity, sweetness and acidity as perfectly as Torani. You can actually taste the flavouring and not just the sugar as you can in so many other syrups on the market.”

The Torani name is synonymous with the new flavour movement in coffee in the 1980’s when industry veteran (and friend of Torani) "Brandy" Brandenburger first experimented with syrup, espresso and steamed milk, creating the flavoured cafe latte.

Torani will be launched to the public at the Caffe Culture exhibition in May at an exclusive joint Dalla Corte and Torani USA stand

Caffe Latino first to sign up to Dalla Corte’s ‘intelligent’ grinder

We are delighted to announce that Caffe Latino, the independent coffee house chain, has become the first UK coffee business to invest in Dalla Corte’s ‘intelligent’ grinder, the DC II GCS.The grinder will be installed in all of Caffe Latino’s current Yorkshire locations and will also be rolled out to the 12 new franchises that are due to open within the next six months located throughout the UK from Maidstone to Manchester.The grinder was chosen by Caffe Latino founders Mark Kiaie and Keith Whitehouse for its ability to help deliver consistently perfect espressos – one of the chain’s key brand values.

 “We want our outlets to serve superior coffee all the time and know that Dalla Corte can help us achieve that,” says Mark. “The DC II GCS is a great piece of technology that overcomes the problem inconsistent grind quality which most baristas face.“Through its unique Grinder Control System (GCS), the DC II maintains a permanent connection to the espresso machine allowing constant monitoring of the quality of the coffee being ground.  If the average extraction time varies from the required time set, the grinder will automatically adjust the grinder burrs to compensate. Such control ensures the consistent quality and coffee standard that Caffe Latino is known for. We’ve invested a significant amount - over £20,000 - in Dalla Corte machines and grinders as we have seen first hand the positive effect the equipment is having on the espressos we are serving and in turn our sales figures.”

World’s first automatically controlled grinding system debuts in UK at Hotelympia  

The world’s first grind on demand system that functions without human intervention will make its debut in the UK at Hotelympia courtesy of Cooper’s Coffee.  

The DC II GCS is the latest innovation of Italian espresso machine manufacturer, Dalla Corte and guarantees consistent quality and perfect espresso extraction through its revolutionary monitoring method.

Through its unique Grinder Control System (GCS), the DC II maintains a permanent connection to the espresso machine allowing constant monitoring of the quality of the coffee being ground. As a result it is able to automatically adjust both the grind range and quantity dispensed to ensure consistent quality and standard.  

The Control System eliminates the need for baristas to adjust the grinder throughout the course of the day to counter differences in coffee bean freshness, temperature and humidity. As a result, more time is freed up for baristas to focus on finishing drinks and serving customers. 

The DC II GCS has two separate bean hoppers making it possible to hold, and serve two different types of coffee.  

Available in stainless steel or coated in a choice of seven colours, the compact design of the DC II GCS means it requires 40% less space than two conventional grinders would. It is also easily cleaned and service-friendly due to its modular design.

David Cooper, managing director of Cooper’s Coffee says: “With 100% control of the grinding parameters of both grinding gears the DC II system takes away the worry for coffee shops who find it hard to control their grinder perfectly. A bad espresso is frequently due to a grinder being set incorrectly. The DC II GCS grinder will counter this issue, eliminating the problem of bad extractions. The initial layout cost may seem high but this grinder really pays off the investment. It reduces the need for staff training and ensures that each customer will be served the very best coffee. 

“A DCII grinder working with a Dalla Corte espresso machine is without a doubt the best combination on the market today. The DC II GCS is a unique and revolutionary system by which all other machines can be measured – I’m not aware of any better system available.”

The men behind the DC II GCS are Italian father and son Bruno and Paolo Dalla Corte. Their latest development comes from decades of persistence and a desire to achieve consistently perfect espresso.

The DC II GCS is priced at £2,195 and will be available to view and purchase from Cooper’s Coffee stand (S1204) in the World of Coffee, Hotelympia.

 

Dalla Corte UK are sole importers of the Compak K-10 WBC Grinder

The official grinder of the World Barista Championships arrives in UK.

The official grinder of the World Barista Championships, the Compak K-10 WBC, will be available for purchase in the UK as of February 17th through Dalla Corte UK at the Hotelympia exhibition.

Dalla Corte UK, based in West-Yorkshire, has been awarded the exclusive rights to distribute the Compak K-10 WBC, which it describes as the best doser grinder in the world.

Designed for busy, high-end coffee shops the K-10 WBC is the perfect tool for the professional barista and is compatible with any espresso coffee machine.

Fitted with a conical grinder, the K-10 grinds 50% more quickly than most flat burr grinders, producing 35-39 lbs per hour compared to the average 25lbs. The conical grinding system also produces less heat in the grinding process, resulting in superior tasting coffee, while the motor only runs at 300 rpm (compared to the more usual 1300 rpm) resulting in less noise and therefore a more pleasant environment for customers and employees alike.

The distribution chamber delivers clump-free, easily-settled grounds while the sturdy dosing lever is smooth and ergonomic. A lightweight model, the K-10 WBC is extremely easy to clean and move around. It also has an extra large 1.7g hopper for whole coffee beans .

David Cooper, Managing Director of Dalla Corte UK says: "The K-10 is perfect for extremely busy coffee shops, especially those that never have any ground coffee left at the end of the day. It has so many features that save you time: smooth, quick and consistent dosing, accurate and stable burrs that need minimum adjustment plus superfast grinding. In addition to all this, the K-10 WBC looks extremely professional."

"I dont believe you can find a more reliable or better performing espresso grinder on the market today. Why else would it have been chosen as the preferred grinder of the World Class Barista Championships? I think most professional baristas would vouch for the K-10 WBC being an outstanding performer."

The Compak K-10 WBC retails at 695. Trade enquiries welcome email Dalla Corte on sales@dallacorte.co.uk for further details.