What They're Saying About BikeCaffe
Barista winner re-sparks interest in mobile coffee
...The newest version of the mobile coffee bar is not powered at all - it is the Bikecaffe, a pedal-powered espresso bar based on a Dutch delivery trike, which is converted in Stratford on Avon.
When offered as a franchise operation, the Bikecaffe is presented as ‘a whole new concept in environmentally-sound business'. The bikes now use vintage-style lever-operated espresso machines from Astoria and are very low on energy use - mobile coffee carts often use gas for the heating of their water.
Bikecaffe uses a Fairtrade coffee, the Integrity blend from Metropolitan Coffee, and all used coffee grounds are donated to local allotments as a fertiliser aid. Teas are brewed from compostable tea-bags, and there will soon be a ‘bring your cup back to be recycled' incentive.
Caterersearch.com, March 31, 2009
Bikecaffe: Coffee vending bikes
I can't think of a better business idea then putting a new spin on people's insane need for coffee and making in convenient. That's what the Bikecaffe is all about. The business was launched in the UK in March, and proved so successful that Bikecaffe's founders, Will and Steve expanded into the rest of Europe.
The company's Trikes use gas-powered machines to brew the coffee and can produce up to 500 cups a day. For some reason, they serve the drinks in recyclable containers, despite the fact that they're using gas to brew it. Brilliant idea. Instead of making the people come to you, you bring the coffee to the people. Let's face it, people are everywhere.
Slipperybrick.com, June 22, 2008
Pedal-Powered Coffee Retailers
When innovating, it's wise to build off a product with hot demand, like coffee. Bikecaffe combined the love of freshly brewed joe with convenience and a hot societal trend: being eco-friendly. What resulted was a pedal-powered coffee retailer.
After the business was launched in the UK in March, the mobile kiosks began to gain popularity, giving Bikecaffe's founders, Will and Steve, the confidence to expand to the rest of Europe.
"Using heavy-duty cargo tricycles, Bikecaffe travels emission-free as it serves up a range of coffee blends from roasters Segafredo Zanetti and Integrity Fair Trade," SpringWise explains. "The company's trikes use a gas-powered machine for brewing and can produce up to 500 cups per day-served in recyclable containers-along with chai, biscotti and other edibles."
It's an ingenious idea. Instead of setting up a brick and mortar shop that does well on particular days of the week (M-F, 9-5) or at certain times of the day, the Bikecaffe can be taken to the people, wherever they may be. It's a beautiful, sunny day? Take it to the park. It's a Monday morning and the line for lattes is out the door at Starbucks? Park on the curb nearby.
If you're planning an event, a Bikecaffe can be booked, ideal for concerts, conferences, parties, graduations and even weddings.
TrendHunter Magazine, August 6, 2008