{"id":121267,"date":"2016-04-23T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-23T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=121267"},"modified":"2016-04-22T17:42:19","modified_gmt":"2016-04-22T15:42:19","slug":"what-your-cup-of-coffee-says-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business-opinion\/121267\/what-your-cup-of-coffee-says-about-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What your cup of coffee says about you"},"content":{"rendered":"
The coffee market has, like any other, been influenced by economic tides and market demand. It saw some tough times from 2011 to 2013 and then, in 2014, prices went up and demand followed suit.\u00a0 <\/span><\/div>\n
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According to the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) total demand in 2013 was estimated at 146.1 million bags and has grown steadily at around 2.1% per annum ever since with consumption growth sitting at around 2.5% per year. <\/span><\/div>\n
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A trend that the ICO predicts is unlikely to slow down any time soon. So what is it about a cup of coffee that keeps people coming back for more, and why has coffee adoption in South Africa shifted from the instant generation to the espresso double macchiato?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCoffee has the power to transport you from the mundane to the memorable,\u201d said Darren Levy, CEO of\u00a0vida e caff\u00e8. \u201cSitting at a coffee shop and watching the world go by while appreciating the distinctive flavour of a cup of java captures a moment in time, allows you to relax and appreciate time as it slips by. It is more than just a pick me up and a get out of bed, it can also be a treat and a reward, and a way of connecting with other people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nAccording to psychologist Karen Apker, the success of coffee lies around how most people have bought into the social and personal narratives surrounding the beverage as taught and advertised by media, socialisation and family traditions.<\/span><\/span>\u201cThese projections are often internalised to form part of a person\u2019s day-to-day reality and identity, much like comfort food and emotional eating, coffee can play a similar role in meeting a person\u2019s emotional needs,\u201d says Apker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cHaving a bad day or feeling stressed? Let\u2019s have a cup of coffee. It is also used as a social tool and a way of engaging with other people. To some degree it acts as a catalyst and provides safety in social situations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Coffee has created its own vibrant culture. It has spawned websites and fan forums. It has an image and a following. There are snobs and aficionados, there are brands and there are spaces where coffee is an experience, not just a flavour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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And, according to a study released by clinical psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula, the type of coffee selected reveals a lot about the personality of the drinker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who prefer a cup of black coffee are likely to be more old school, enjoy keeping things simple and are both patient and efficient.\u00a0 The latte or cappuccino drinker is a comfort seeker and people pleaser who will go out of their way to help others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Frozen or blended drinks indicate a person who is spontaneous and imaginative, while the decaf soy or very specific coffee order reveals someone who likes to be in control and monitors their health very closely.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe global shift away from the \u2018instant\u2019 blends of coffee beans and chicory to pure coffee has opened up a world of choice for the coffee lover,\u201d said Renzo Scribante, MD, Rembrothers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOrdering a bespoke coffee has become an opportunity to express individuality. Skinny latte? Double espresso? Caramel macchiato? All of these preferences say as much about the drinker as the clothes they wear, the cars they drive, where they choose to live and where they go to be seen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Explains Levy, \u201cCoffee has become an art form and people appreciate art, especially when its taste is so individual. It has become such an integral part of society it has featured in some of the most memorable television moments and inspired people to become involved in its production and creation. At vida we have seen such success with our brand – we\u2019ve recently launched our 100th store with Shell,” he said.<\/p>\n

Apker adds another dimension to the allure of coffee \u2013 its impact on our bodies. Coffee stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter, Dopamine, which produces euphoria and pleasant feelings – often these are associated with that first, much needed, cup in the morning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Coffee makes us feel good because it taps into virtually every reward system in the brain.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no doubt that coffee is a sustainable trend,\u201d said Mikhael Bou Rjeily, Founder and co-owner of Mischu. \u201cIt is a language of its own and is always evolving with new coffee brewing methods and equipment such as the aeropress, chemex and cold brew. It is the best addiction in the world \u2013 it smells and tastes like heaven and comes in at a reasonable price.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More on coffee<\/h3>\n

How drought, the rand and Starbucks will impact the price of coffee in SA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How much money South Africans are willing to pay for Starbucks coffee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How much Starbucks coffee could cost in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How many Starbucks stores will open in SA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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