May 2026

What Is Natural Processing? How the Sun Turns Coffee Cherries into Flavor

What Is Natural Processing? How the Sun Turns Coffee Cherries into Flavor Before coffee ever reaches a roaster, it goes through one of the most important — and often overlooked — stages of its journey: processing. The way a coffee cherry is handled after harvest has a profound effect on what ends up in your […]

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Barista Training That Means Business: SCA Courses at Lighthouse Coffee Academy

Barista Training That Means Business: SCA Courses at Lighthouse Coffee Academy Whether you run a café, manage an F&B team, or work in corporate hospitality — the quality of your coffee service is part of your brand. Skilled baristas don’t just make better coffee. They reduce waste, improve consistency, and create the kind of experience

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Chamomile Blossoms: Benefits You Should Know and How to Make It Even Better

Chamomile Blossoms: Benefits You Should Know and How to Make It Even Better Some teas earn their place in your daily routine quietly. Chamomile is one of them. Soft, golden, and gently floral — it’s the cup you reach for when the day needs to slow down. If you haven’t explored what chamomile can really

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Introduction Hika.Gen 光原 — Our Matcha Collection, Sourced from Kagoshima, Japan

Introduction Hika.Gen 光原 — Our Matcha Collection, Sourced from Kagoshima, Japan At Lighthouse, we’ve always believed that what you put in your cup matters. That belief is what led us to Hika.Gen 光原. Hika.Gen 光原 — Origin of Light is our curated collection of ceremonial matcha, premium matcha, and specialty hojicha, sourced directly from the volcanic

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El Rocio Manus S — Café-Grade Espresso in a Compact Footprint

El Rocio Manus S — Café-Grade Espresso in a Compact Footprint There’s a growing category of espresso machine that doesn’t quite fit the old “home vs. commercial” divide — and the El Rocio Manus S sits right at the centre of it. Built in South Korea to European quality standards, the Manus S is a

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MONIN Syrups in Malaysia: What Café Operators Need to Know

MONIN Syrups in Malaysia: What Café Operators Need to Know Over 120 flavours. Made in Malaysia. Halal-certified by JAKIM. And now available across Northern Malaysia through Lighthouse Coffee Solutions — your authorised MONIN distributor in Penang, Kedah, Perak, and Perlis. What Is MONIN? If you run a café, hotel F&B operation, or specialty bar in

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Why Freshly Roasted Coffee Isn’t Always Ready to Drink

Why Freshly Roasted Coffee Isn’t Always Ready to Drink The degassing period catches almost everyone off guard. Here’s what’s actually happening inside your bag — and how to get better coffee by simply knowing when to brew. You walk into a specialty coffee roastery. You pick up a bag printed with last week’s roast date.

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POCO M30 Fully Automatic Coffee Machine | Office & Hotel Coffee Solution Malaysia

POCO M30 Fully Automatic Coffee Machine: The Smart Coffee Solution for Offices, Hotels, and Boutique Businesses The Problem With Coffee in Professional Spaces Picture this: your meeting room is full, your VIP guests have just arrived, and someone is fumbling with a semi-automatic espresso machine, unsure of the grind size, the tamp pressure, or why

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Super Automatic Espresso Machines in Malaysia: Which One Is Right for Your Business?

Super Automatic Espresso Machines in Malaysia: Which One Is Right for Your Business? Walk into any modern office pantry, hotel buffet hall, or growing café chain today — and there’s a good chance a super automatic espresso machine is already part of the setup. No barista pulling shots by hand. No milk jugs on a

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Which Alt Milk Is Best for Coffee? The Science Your Barista Already Knows

Which Alt Milk Is Best for Coffee? The Science Your Barista Already Knows Walk into any specialty café today and you’ll find at least two or three alternative milk options on the menu. Oat milk. Almond milk. Soy. Maybe even macadamia. But ask most people why they choose one over another and the answer is

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