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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

In a sea of coffee packaging, how does one manage to stand out? Today, we explore the factors behind effective [...]
Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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

In Ubud, a bustling town at the heart of Bali, Indonesia, specialty-coffee culture is blooming—and locally grown coffee is at [...]
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

In Kagoshima, Japan—a city of active volcanoes with a coffee tradition older than most people realize—two baristas are building something [...]
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

The Athens Coffee Festival returned to Technopolis on September 26 to 28, with over 200 brands, the Hellenic Coffee Championships, [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

October 2, 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 Cafe Imports Announces [...]

Out Now: The October + November 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!

October 1, 2026 Comments Off on Out Now: The October + November 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!

In our October + November 2026 issue, we feature Carlos de la Torre from Mexico City on the cover. Also [...]
Are Low-Waste Coffee Expos a Lost Cause?

September 30, 2026 Comments Off on Are Low-Waste Coffee Expos a Lost Cause?

It’s no secret that the industry has a single-use waste problem—but are coffee expos particularly out of control? BY MELINA [...]
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)

In California’s capital city, flavors of apple, miso, ginger, and carrot reign in 6 cafés’ autumn-inspired beverages. BY SONORA SLATER [...]
What Makes a Coffee Port: How Hamburg Became Coffee’s Biggest Gateway to Europe

September 28, 2026 Comments Off on What Makes a Coffee Port: How Hamburg Became Coffee’s Biggest Gateway to Europe

Hamburg’s Speicherstadt district has anchored Europe’s coffee trade for over a century. Today, the port handles roughly a third of [...]
Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro

September 25, 2026 Comments Off on Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro

Easy tips to make working the café rush a breeze. BY YEHOR CHEKALOV FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Brett [...]

Hold the Sugar and Pass the Dashi—Coffee is Having a Savory Awakening

September 24, 2026 Comments Off on Hold the Sugar and Pass the Dashi—Coffee is Having a Savory Awakening

From koji-fermented lots to dashi-infused drinks, producers, baristas, and chefs are exploring how coffee can evoke umami, even when it [...]
Coffee Goes Beyond Home with the Bicocca from Rocket

September 23, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Goes Beyond Home with the Bicocca from Rocket
In France, Service is the New Specialty: A Recap of the 2026 Paris Coffee Show

September 22, 2026 Comments Off on In France, Service is the New Specialty: A Recap of the 2026 Paris Coffee Show
Panama, Where Coffee Comes to Meet the World

September 21, 2026 Comments Off on Panama, Where Coffee Comes to Meet the World
Your DNA Might Explain Why You Order Your Coffee Black

September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Your DNA Might Explain Why You Order Your Coffee Black
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

September 17, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
How Farmer Training Programs Are Strengthening Kenyan Coffee Production

September 16, 2026 Comments Off on How Farmer Training Programs Are Strengthening Kenyan Coffee Production

Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia

September 15, 2026 Comments Off on Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia

A look at Seeds4Liberia: a four-day training workshop that equipped small-scale farmers in the West African country with essential knowledge to support local coffee production. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Juliana [...]
Book Review: An Inside Look at “Game Changer” by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos

September 14, 2026 Comments Off on Book Review: An Inside Look at “Game Changer” by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos
What Matters More, the Espresso or the Cold Foam? Café Owners Weigh In

September 11, 2026 Comments Off on What Matters More, the Espresso or the Cold Foam? Café Owners Weigh In
Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

September 10, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco
Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns

September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns
Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio

September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio
The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

September 7, 2026 Comments Off on The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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

In Ubud, a bustling town at the heart of Bali, Indonesia, specialty-coffee culture is blooming—and locally grown coffee is at [...]
Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

September 10, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco
Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio

September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio
Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit

August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit
Field Report: Buffalo, New York

August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Field Report: Buffalo, New York

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)

In California’s capital city, flavors of apple, miso, ginger, and carrot reign in 6 cafés’ autumn-inspired beverages. BY SONORA SLATER [...]
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
Palm Sugar & Soul—How One Indonesian Recipe is Taking the World by Storm

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Palm Sugar & Soul—How One Indonesian Recipe is Taking the World by Storm
How to Liven Up Café Drinks Without Relying on Sweeteners

April 16, 2026 Comments Off on How to Liven Up Café Drinks Without Relying on Sweeteners

Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

The most technically ambitious grinder in Eureka’s Mignon line arrives with grind-by-weight precision and a blind upper burr. BY VASILEIA [...]
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
Test Drive: The IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro Portable Espresso Machine

May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro Portable Espresso Machine

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