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Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal

August 31, 2026 Comments Off

Rwanda has signed a $26 million-a-year sponsorship deal with English professional football club Aston Villa, creating a platform for one of Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural exports. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of […]

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

Meet Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere, the couple behind Soko by Baobab Fare: a market bringing Burundi-grown coffee to Detroit, [...]
Field Report: Buffalo, New York

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

Known as the “City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is also home to some seriously good coffee. Today, we look at [...]
The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

August 26, 2026 Comments Off on The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Six teams, five judges, seven roasters: The Barista League’s North America 2026 event arrives at The Loft in Atlanta on [...]
How Homemade Fertilizer is Vitalizing Coffee Farms in Uganda

August 25, 2026 Comments Off on How Homemade Fertilizer is Vitalizing Coffee Farms in Uganda

Smallholder farmers in Uganda are dealing with the challenge of soil depletion, but homemade fertilizer promises to protect future harvests. [...]
New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee

August 24, 2026 Comments Off on New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee

New research shows how two overlooked agricultural byproducts could reshape the caffeine-free coffee category, one seed at a time. BY [...]

The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

August 21, 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 Colombian Earthquake Disrupts [...]
10 Minutes With Samurai Shin: On Building a Coffee Career Without a Roadmap

August 20, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Samurai Shin: On Building a Coffee Career Without a Roadmap

Latte Art Champion, barista school founder, roaster, and now consultant—Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama has never been content to stop at [...]
9 African Nations Sign Landmark Agreement on the Development of Coffee Value Chain

August 19, 2026 Comments Off on 9 African Nations Sign Landmark Agreement on the Development of Coffee Value Chain

In May, several African countries gathered in Marrakech to launch a program that will redistribute power to coffee-producing countries. BY [...]
Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

In Karnataka, a region responsible for over half of India’s coffee production, Indian coffee is undergoing a period of expansion [...]
Re-Engineering Trust in Coffee: Using Blockchain to Rebuild the Value Chain

August 17, 2026 Comments Off on Re-Engineering Trust in Coffee: Using Blockchain to Rebuild the Value Chain

How one educator is applying decentralized technology and sensory science to transform transparency, consistency, and fairness across the value chain. [...]

Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice

August 14, 2026 Comments Off on Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice

Who speaks for specialty coffee? Across the industry, a unified global voice—one that speaks for all members of the supply [...]
Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés

August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés
Britain is Reviving a Dormant Deforestation Law—How Will It Impact U.K. Coffee Trade?

August 12, 2026 Comments Off on Britain is Reviving a Dormant Deforestation Law—How Will It Impact U.K. Coffee Trade?
A Guide to the Jaipur Coffee Scene

August 11, 2026 Comments Off on A Guide to the Jaipur Coffee Scene
10 Minutes with Jak Ryan: Fresh Off His U.S. Win, the Barista Champion Looks Ahead to Panama

August 10, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes with Jak Ryan: Fresh Off His U.S. Win, the Barista Champion Looks Ahead to Panama
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

August 7, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Why Your Coffee’s Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade

August 6, 2026 Comments Off on Why Your Coffee’s Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade

Coffee Confessionals: The Café Combating Los Angeles’ Loneliness Epidemic

August 5, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Confessionals: The Café Combating Los Angeles’ Loneliness Epidemic

In a place where interactions are often transactional, one café has set out to make connection authentic again. BY EMILY JOY MENESES FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Coffee Confessionals unless otherwise noted What to [...]
The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin

August 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin
Out Now: The August + September 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!

August 1, 2026 Comments Off on Out Now: The August + September 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!
Victory at The Barista League Asia: Surf Coffee Wins for the Second Year Running

July 31, 2026 Comments Off on Victory at The Barista League Asia: Surf Coffee Wins for the Second Year Running
Coffee Prices Are Up, But More Consumers Are Buying Whole-Bean Coffee Than Ever Before

July 30, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Prices Are Up, But More Consumers Are Buying Whole-Bean Coffee Than Ever Before
Inside the International Women’s Coffee Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report

July 29, 2026 Comments Off on Inside the International Women’s Coffee Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report
China Sees Boom in Coffee Demand + Opens Market to African Producers

July 28, 2026 Comments Off on China Sees Boom in Coffee Demand + Opens Market to African Producers

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

Meet Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere, the couple behind Soko by Baobab Fare: a market bringing Burundi-grown coffee to Detroit, [...]
Field Report: Buffalo, New York

August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Field Report: Buffalo, New York
Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company
Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés

August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés
A Guide to the Jaipur Coffee Scene

August 11, 2026 Comments Off on A Guide to the Jaipur Coffee Scene

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

We asked our online readers what beverages they’re cooling down with this summer—and today, we’re sharing some of our favorites. [...]
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
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

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

A familiar shape, a radically different interior: Hario’s NEO is the V60 you already know, reimagined from the inside out. [...]
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
Test Drive: The emanuale

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

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