It may seem that there is little to feel upbeat about at the moment as the country switches from the difficulty of the ‘new normal’ back into a second period of heightened restriction. But if the last nine months has taught us anything, it’s that independent coffee shops are resilient and cherished locations at the heart of their communities.

In issue 126 we celebrate this aspect in our articles featuring Get the Boys a Lift, uncovering a hospitality hub where people can access mental health support services, and District, another community-focused location bringing Aussie vibes to its third site in Mayfair.

Our main feature this month ventures further afield – in Going Global we explore some of the regions in the world of coffee that are making waves with their unique flavour profiles. Lastly, and maybe most importantly right now, we have more great advice on future-proofing and adding value to your business so you can come back even stronger once again.

We hope you enjoy your digital issue of Boughton's and see you in 2021.