With 27% claiming they ‘cannot survive’ without it and 75% having at least one cup daily, it’s fair to say that Australians love their coffee, leading many to seek the highest quality and most consistent brew to suit their complex flavour profiles. How have they become such discerning drinkers?

Instant coffee has become a British staple. We consume it by the litre each day, but has the era of granulated bitterness come to an end? While artisanal coffee shops offer an alternative to international chains, Press’d is looking to shake up the instant industry with its liquid coffee concentrate.

Whether it’s an 8am wake-up or a 3pm pick-me-up, coffee has a space in the hearts of many people. And with Brits drinking over 70 million cups every day, it’s not just the coffee giants who are benefiting from the nation’s caffeine addiction – many independent coffee shops saw a jump in sales in 2015.

Women looking for a post-work watering hole can sometimes feel stuck between expensive restaurants and noisy bars full of sports fans and rowdy drinkers. Where to go for casual drinks without the faff of reservations or unwanted attention? Starbucks Evenings, a classy new drinks and snacks option, could be the answer.