Three iced coffee mocktails on a wooden table, including an espresso tonic with citrus garnish and sparkling bubbles.
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#toniccoffee #theweeklygrind #specialtycoffee #icedcoffee #homebarista #espressotonic #decafcoffee #coffeetrends #coffeerecipe #coffeenewsletter #coffeemocktails #coffeelovers #coffeehistory #coffeeculture #batsamcoffee

12/25-10

 

Introducing our newest arrivals: three exceptional blends — Forza, Classico, and Leggero.

Sip of History

 The Birth of Decaf Coffee
Decaf isn’t a modern invention — it became commercially popular in the early 1900s, when German coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius developed one of the first successful decaffeination methods and later built a major decaf brand around it.
Today, decaf has evolved into a quality-first choice: many specialty roasters now offer decaf lots that keep sweetness and aroma, so you can enjoy coffee rituals any time of day.

Coffee Buzz

 Coffee “Mocktails” Are on the Rise
Cafés are leaning into zero-proof, sparkling coffee drinks — light, refreshing cups that feel a bit like a cocktail, but stay fully coffee-focused. One standout is the espresso tonic, a fizzy mix that started gaining traction in Scandinavia and has now spread worldwide.
Expect more menus to feature citrus twists, bubbly cold brews, and layered drinks that look as good as they taste.

Recipe Corner

 Espresso Tonic (Citrus-Fresh & Café-Style)

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 shot espresso (or 80–100 ml strong coffee (BATSAM™ FORZA coffee beans), cooled)

  • 150–200 ml tonic water

  • Ice

  • 1 slice of orange or lemon

  • Optional: 1 tsp honey or vanilla syrup

Instructions:

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.

  2. Pour in the tonic water first (this keeps the bubbles lively).

  3. Slowly add the espresso over the ice.

  4. Add a citrus slice (or twist peel over the glass for extra aroma).

  5. Taste and sweeten lightly if you like.

  6. Stir gently once, then serve immediately.