Here, we catch up with Anne Abberton to chat about how she made a passion for good coffee into her career.
Anne Abberton is a trailblazer in the Irish coffee industry, and an advocate for women in business. With a career spanning over 20 years, Anne was one of the first students at the London School of Coffee, and has participated in several prestigious programmes, including the EY Winning Women Global programme for 2023/24.Growing up we did not drink coffee, my parents were tea drinkers.
My visit coincided with the time of year when Daterra produces what they call their Masterpieces. Each coffee classified as a Daterra Masterpiece boasts a unique cup profile, offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience of coffee excellence; by combining unique and sometimes new varieties with pioneering drying and processing methods, Daterra creates coffees with flavour profiles that can never be replicated—a testament to the joys of natural products and the skill of experimentation.
Coffee culture is not a new phenomenon and its importance in society is well documented. While the behaviours that surround the consumption of coffee may vary from country to country, at its core is the very basic human desire to connect. Coffee culture is about more than the drink itself; it’s about the connections and relationships that form around it.
I have favourites for different occasions. For example, a great restaurant for lunch might offer a completely different experience in the evening. Then there’s the company I’m with—am I dining with food lovers, or are we just looking for a place to socialise and catch up? Are we in the mood for sharing plates and a glass of wine, or are we looking for a full-on feast?
Unfortunately, there are also many places that don’t meet these standards. Even if an outlet receives great coffee beans, that doesn’t guarantee they’ll serve great coffee. There are usually tell-tale signs you can spot on arrival that indicate whether you’re going to get a good coffee or not. What makes me happy is the growing awareness that the Irish consumer now has around coffee. They have become more knowledgeable and are actively seeking out quality coffee as well as wanting to learn the skills involved in brewing coffee well.There are so many aspects of this industry that I enjoy:
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