Which is the largest coffeehouse chain in Britain?
Coffeehouse as Starbucks and Pret a Manger. The espresso bar is a type of coffeehouse that specializes in coffee drinks made from espresso. Originating in Italy, the espresso bar has spread throughout the world in various forms. Prime examples that are internationally known are Starbucks Coffee, based in Seattle, Washington, U.S., and Costa Coffee, based in Dunstable, UK, (the first and second largest coffeehouse chains respectively), although the espresso bar exists in some form throughout much of the world. The espresso bar is typically centered around a long counter with a high-yield espresso machine (usually bean to cup machines, automatic or
Paul Bassett (coffeehouse chain) Paul Bassett (coffeehouse chain) Paul Bassett is a brand name of coffeehouses operated in Japan and South Korea, named after the Australian barista of the same name. The businesses in both countries share the same logo. The Paul Bassett branded coffeehouses, operated by , first opened in 2006. As of 2017, there are two stores in Japan: one in Shinjuku, and the other in Shibuya. The first Paul Bassett branded coffeehouse in South Korea opened in 2009. Initially operated by , the coffeehouse business was spun off into a new company, M's Seed (still a subsidiary of Maeil), in 2013.