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[ March 11, 2026 ] Excelling in Excelsa: Growing Coffee for Peace in South Sudan Coffee Farm
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Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee Is Booming—What Does That Mean for Specialty Cafés?

March 13, 2026 Comments Off

An upgraded version of canned coffee, ready-to-drink coffee is becoming a growing part of specialty café culture. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Marissa Lewis Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee—think canned cold brew, bottled […]

Test Drive: The emanuale

March 12, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The emanuale

The fully manual 58mm portable espresso machine offers real pressure control, mechanical yield precision, and impressive shot quality. BY VASILEIA [...]
Excelling in Excelsa: Growing Coffee for Peace in South Sudan

March 11, 2026 Comments Off on Excelling in Excelsa: Growing Coffee for Peace in South Sudan

A look at the Excelling in Excelsa Coffee Project: an initiative with hopes to revive South Sudan and bring peace [...]
Highlights from the 2026 African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition

March 10, 2026 Comments Off on Highlights from the 2026 African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition

From sustainability innovations to barista competitions and policy forums, this year’s African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition highlighted the global [...]
Is Macadamia Nut Milk Set to Be the Next Café Trend?

March 9, 2026 Comments Off on Is Macadamia Nut Milk Set to Be the Next Café Trend?

Joining the ever-growing list of plant-based milks, macadamia nut milk is quickly becoming a consumer favorite. BY SHAUN MELADY BARISTA [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

March 6, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Klatch Coffee Recognizes [...]

Tasting Kenyan Coffee at the Source with Michael Warui

March 5, 2026 Comments Off on Tasting Kenyan Coffee at the Source with Michael Warui

Michael Warui leads us through Fairview Coffee Estate in Kenya’s Central Highlands, where curious coffee lovers have a chance to [...]
Barista Champion Lem Butler Leads “10K for H.E.R.” to Fund Women’s Healthcare in Ethiopia

March 4, 2026 Comments Off on Barista Champion Lem Butler Leads “10K for H.E.R.” to Fund Women’s Healthcare in Ethiopia

In collaboration with Grounds for Health, Lem Butler will walk 10K on International Women’s Day in Sidama, Ethiopia, to support [...]
Campfire Barista: Brewing Coffee by Fire in the Forests of Finnish Lapland

March 3, 2026 Comments Off on Campfire Barista: Brewing Coffee by Fire in the Forests of Finnish Lapland

Steffan Wunderink of Campfire Barista shares how forest, family, and slowing down shape a unique coffee experience. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI [...]
5 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Kadikoy, Istanbul

March 2, 2026 Comments Off on 5 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Kadikoy, Istanbul

A caffeinated tour through the vibrant streets of Kadikoy. BY BENJAMIN SAND BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Benjamin Sand Istanbul, [...]
Contributor Coffee: A Bookstore for the Way the Specialty-Coffee Community Thinks

February 27, 2026 Comments Off on Contributor Coffee: A Bookstore for the Way the Specialty-Coffee Community Thinks

An exclusive look at the Rotterdam bookstore devoted entirely to coffee literature. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo courtesy of Tigger [...]

Coffee Project NY is Taking Their Women Roasters Scholarship to Colombia

February 26, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Project NY is Taking Their Women Roasters Scholarship to Colombia

Applications for the scholarship open on March 1, 2026. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Chi Sum [...]
Camp Coffee Shop: Community and Education in a Spectacular Setting

February 25, 2026 Comments Off on Camp Coffee Shop: Community and Education in a Spectacular Setting
Remembering the Ruskeys – California Coffee Farming Pioneers

February 24, 2026 Comments Off on Remembering the Ruskeys – California Coffee Farming Pioneers
Los Angeles After the Wildfires—Cafés in the Burn Scars Find Ways to Move Forward

February 23, 2026 Comments Off on Los Angeles After the Wildfires—Cafés in the Burn Scars Find Ways to Move Forward
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

February 20, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Indian Specialty Coffee Shines in Mumbai: An Exclusive Guide to the City

February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Indian Specialty Coffee Shines in Mumbai: An Exclusive Guide to the City
A New Era of Fairness? How Pay Transparency Laws Are Reshaping the Job Market

February 18, 2026 Comments Off on A New Era of Fairness? How Pay Transparency Laws Are Reshaping the Job Market

Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

An inside look at the expanding coffee scene in Serbia’s capital city, plus four coffee shops worth visiting. BY JESSICA GOLDMAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Hotel Beograd It’s fair to say that [...]
Test Drive: The Better Vessel

February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Better Vessel
Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas
Sign Up Now for Brewlette, the Newest in Coffee Competitions

February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Sign Up Now for Brewlette, the Newest in Coffee Competitions
Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer

February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer
One On One With Martell Mason, Part Two

February 10, 2026 Comments Off on One On One With Martell Mason, Part Two
One On One With Martell Mason, Part One

February 9, 2026 Comments Off on One On One With Martell Mason, Part One

Tasting Kenyan Coffee at the Source with Michael Warui

March 5, 2026 Comments Off on Tasting Kenyan Coffee at the Source with Michael Warui

Michael Warui leads us through Fairview Coffee Estate in Kenya’s Central Highlands, where curious coffee lovers have a chance to [...]
5 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Kadikoy, Istanbul

March 2, 2026 Comments Off on 5 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Kadikoy, Istanbul
Indian Specialty Coffee Shines in Mumbai: An Exclusive Guide to the City

February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Indian Specialty Coffee Shines in Mumbai: An Exclusive Guide to the City
Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend
Manmade ICE Storm Batters Minneapolis But Can’t Break Its People

January 31, 2026 Comments Off on Manmade ICE Storm Batters Minneapolis But Can’t Break Its People

Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

A recap of our Match Made in Heaven contest last year + the love-inspired drinks our competitors came up with. [...]
What Is Guar Gum?—Demystifying the Additive Commonly Found in Alternative Milk

January 8, 2026 Comments Off on What Is Guar Gum?—Demystifying the Additive Commonly Found in Alternative Milk
Our Favorite Holiday Drinks, Crafted by Barista Magazine Readers

December 17, 2025 Comments Off on Our Favorite Holiday Drinks, Crafted by Barista Magazine Readers
Halloween Drink Round-Up 2025: Spooky Sips From Our Readers

October 31, 2025 Comments Off on Halloween Drink Round-Up 2025: Spooky Sips From Our Readers
4 Easy Ways to Make Iced Coffee Drinks Fall-Friendly

October 22, 2025 Comments Off on 4 Easy Ways to Make Iced Coffee Drinks Fall-Friendly

Test Drive: The emanuale

March 12, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The emanuale

The fully manual 58mm portable espresso machine offers real pressure control, mechanical yield precision, and impressive shot quality. BY VASILEIA [...]
Test Drive: The Better Vessel

February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Better Vessel
Test Drive: Making Espresso by Hand with the Flair 58 Plus 2 Espresso Maker

October 13, 2025 Comments Off on Test Drive: Making Espresso by Hand with the Flair 58 Plus 2 Espresso Maker
Test Drive: Melitta Vision 12-Cup Luxe Drip Coffee Maker

August 18, 2025 Comments Off on Test Drive: Melitta Vision 12-Cup Luxe Drip Coffee Maker
Test Drive: The Phinoi Dripper

June 23, 2025 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Phinoi Dripper

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Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee Is Booming—What Does That Mean for Specialty Cafés?

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