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Organic Certification in Coffee: Why the Issue Isn’t Black & White (Part One)

November 5, 2026 Comments Off on Organic Certification in Coffee: Why the Issue Isn’t Black & White (Part One)

As organic certification becomes more challenging to obtain, coffee producers and roasters are questioning how important a label actually is. [...]
A Living Income—What Does It Mean for Coffee Producers?

November 4, 2026 Comments Off on A Living Income—What Does It Mean for Coffee Producers?

Experts share how the industry can build a more sustainable future for coffee farming communities. BY SUNGHEE TARK FOR BARISTA [...]
Is Your Espresso Machine Trying to Tell You Something? 5 Failures Baristas Can Catch Early

November 3, 2026 Comments Off on Is Your Espresso Machine Trying to Tell You Something? 5 Failures Baristas Can Catch Early

The espresso machine failures that coffee repair shops see most often + small habits baristas can develop to keep them [...]
The Surprising Factor Behind Coffee Flavor—How Microbes Shape Tasting Notes

November 2, 2026 Comments Off on The Surprising Factor Behind Coffee Flavor—How Microbes Shape Tasting Notes

A study analyzing washed arabica from Mozambique shows how microbes shape flavor as much as altitude, variety, and soil. BY [...]
Eat, Drink & Be Scary: Halloween Drink Round-Up 2026

October 30, 2026 Comments Off on Eat, Drink & Be Scary: Halloween Drink Round-Up 2026

Our readers show off their spine-chilling café specials. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo by Jasmine Lee for goodboybob Who says [...]

The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

October 29, 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 As Customer Demands [...]
Wandering the Historic Streets of Barcelona + A Look at Coffee Culture in the City

October 28, 2026 Comments Off on Wandering the Historic Streets of Barcelona + A Look at Coffee Culture in the City

With a specialty-coffee scene pioneered by roasters like Nomad & Right Side Coffee, Barcelona is earning its place as a [...]
How to Save a Pourover Gone Rogue, According to Urs Rotzinger

October 27, 2026 Comments Off on How to Save a Pourover Gone Rogue, According to Urs Rotzinger

In the midst of a pourover headed for disaster? The 2026 German Brewers Cup Champion shares his advice on how [...]
Coffee, for Here: A Sneak Peek at Morgan Eckroth’s New Book

October 26, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee, for Here: A Sneak Peek at Morgan Eckroth’s New Book

In their new release, Coffee, for Here, Morgan Eckroth appeals to at-home coffee enthusiasts with a voice that’s both informative [...]
Exploring the Vibrant Specialty-Coffee World of Goa, India

October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Vibrant Specialty-Coffee World of Goa, India

Though it’s India’s smallest state, Goa is home to an abundance of culture, exemplified in the region’s specialty-coffee and food [...]

A Free Digital Tool from Fairtrade International Is Helping Coffee Cooperatives Meet Deforestation Regulations

October 22, 2026 Comments Off on A Free Digital Tool from Fairtrade International Is Helping Coffee Cooperatives Meet Deforestation Regulations

The Plot Insights tool will help coffee producers meet new EU deforestation rules while promising greater transparency along the supply [...]
There May Not Be One “Cure-All” Climate-Resilient Coffee, New Research Shows

October 21, 2026 Comments Off on There May Not Be One “Cure-All” Climate-Resilient Coffee, New Research Shows
Rewriting the Narrative Around Ugandan Coffee

October 20, 2026 Comments Off on Rewriting the Narrative Around Ugandan Coffee
Ryan Castelaz on a Decade of Discourse Coffee + the New Documentary That Captures It

October 19, 2026 Comments Off on Ryan Castelaz on a Decade of Discourse Coffee + the New Documentary That Captures It
Test Drive: The Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over by Breville

October 16, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over by Breville
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

October 15, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Spice Things Up This Fall: How to Craft an Autumn Café Menu That Stands Out

October 14, 2026 Comments Off on Spice Things Up This Fall: How to Craft an Autumn Café Menu That Stands Out

Victory for Coffee Rush Hour at TBL North America

October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Victory for Coffee Rush Hour at TBL North America

Sean Lumpkin and Sun Le of team Coffee Rush Hour share thoughts on competing at home, the art of hosting on a competition stage, and what winning in your own city feels like. BY VASILEIA [...]
Specialty Coffee Shines from the Heart of Mexico City

October 12, 2026 Comments Off on Specialty Coffee Shines from the Heart of Mexico City
Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same?

October 9, 2026 Comments Off on Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same?
In the Bag: The Art & Science of Modern Coffee Packaging

October 8, 2026 Comments Off on In the Bag: The Art & Science of Modern Coffee Packaging
Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

October 7, 2026 Comments Off on Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
10 Minutes with the Volcano Brothers: On Putting Kagoshima on the Coffee Map

October 6, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes with the Volcano Brothers: On Putting Kagoshima on the Coffee Map
Greece’s Biggest Coffee Event Just Got Even Bigger—A Look at the 2026 Athens Coffee Festival

October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Greece’s Biggest Coffee Event Just Got Even Bigger—A Look at the 2026 Athens Coffee Festival

Wandering the Historic Streets of Barcelona + A Look at Coffee Culture in the City

October 28, 2026 Comments Off on Wandering the Historic Streets of Barcelona + A Look at Coffee Culture in the City

With a specialty-coffee scene pioneered by roasters like Nomad & Right Side Coffee, Barcelona is earning its place as a [...]
Exploring the Vibrant Specialty-Coffee World of Goa, India

October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Vibrant Specialty-Coffee World of Goa, India
Rewriting the Narrative Around Ugandan Coffee

October 20, 2026 Comments Off on Rewriting the Narrative Around Ugandan Coffee
Specialty Coffee Shines from the Heart of Mexico City

October 12, 2026 Comments Off on Specialty Coffee Shines from the Heart of Mexico City
Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

October 7, 2026 Comments Off on Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Eat, Drink & Be Scary: Halloween Drink Round-Up 2026

October 30, 2026 Comments Off on Eat, Drink & Be Scary: Halloween Drink Round-Up 2026

Our readers show off their spine-chilling café specials. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo by Jasmine Lee for goodboybob Who says [...]
Spice Things Up This Fall: How to Craft an Autumn Café Menu That Stands Out

October 14, 2026 Comments Off on Spice Things Up This Fall: How to Craft an Autumn Café Menu That Stands Out
The Best Fall Coffee Drinks in Sacramento Right Now (That Aren’t a Pumpkin Spice Latte)

September 29, 2026 Comments Off on The Best Fall Coffee Drinks in Sacramento Right Now (That Aren’t a Pumpkin Spice Latte)
Summer Drink Roundup 2026: What Barista Magazine Readers Are Sipping This Season

June 16, 2026 Comments Off on Summer Drink Roundup 2026: What Barista Magazine Readers Are Sipping This Season
Step into Spring: Fun + Easy Drink Inspiration for the Season

April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Step into Spring: Fun + Easy Drink Inspiration for the Season

Test Drive: The Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over by Breville

October 16, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over by Breville

Breville’s new brewer brings automated pourovers to the kitchen counter. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Sarah Allen unless noted. [...]
Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder
Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60

July 20, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60
Test Drive: The LIGRE Siji Espresso Grinder

May 27, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The LIGRE Siji Espresso Grinder
Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn

May 19, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn

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