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Coffee Mkulima: A row of coffee seedlings

Coffee Mkulima: The Digital Platform Transforming Coffee Farming in Kenya

April 23, 2026 Comments Off

Developed by leaders in Uasin Gishu County, the digital platform seeks to strengthen Kenya’s coffee sector by providing producers with critical growing information. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Christian Joudrey. All […]

10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part Two)—An Exclusive Look at Her Work in Competitions + Beyond

April 22, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part Two)—An Exclusive Look at Her Work in Competitions + Beyond

“I think we overcomplicate coffee more than necessary,” says Defne. “Simplicity, when executed well, can be just as powerful.” BY [...]
10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part One)

April 21, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part One)

Defne reflects on her work in barista market development and judging, and on shaping coffee culture in Türkiye and beyond. [...]
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

From Jakarta to Los Angeles, Indonesia’s kopi susu gula aren is capturing hearts with its smoky sweetness and unmistakable boldness. [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

April 17, 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 In Conjunction with [...]
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

A look at the industry’s “sugar craze” + easy ways to amp up beverages sans sweeteners. BY EMILY JOY MENESES [...]

A Conversation With Margaret Nyamumbo—How Kahawa 1893 is Empowering Women in East Africa

April 15, 2026 Comments Off on A Conversation With Margaret Nyamumbo—How Kahawa 1893 is Empowering Women in East Africa

Growing up in rural Kenya, Margaret Nyamumbo saw firsthand how gender inequity impacts women in producing countries: an issue she’s [...]
World of Coffee San Diego, Part Two: Favorite Moments from the Show Floor

April 14, 2026 Comments Off on World of Coffee San Diego, Part Two: Favorite Moments from the Show Floor

More of our top takeaways from our time at WoC San Diego. BY SOPHIE SHORT BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy [...]
4 Cool Things We Saw at World of Coffee San Diego

April 13, 2026 Comments Off on 4 Cool Things We Saw at World of Coffee San Diego

Fun things from the show floor, including exciting games, tea tastings, and, yes, an egg hunt. BY SOPHIE SHORT BARISTA [...]
Coffee Omakase & the Rise of the Experiential Café

April 10, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Omakase & the Rise of the Experiential Café

How curated tastings are changing how we consume coffee. BY LEILANI GARCIA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo: Kieran Eng, co-founder [...]
Experience European Coffee Traditions At These 6 New York City Cafés

April 9, 2026 Comments Off on Experience European Coffee Traditions At These 6 New York City Cafés

A look at the NYC coffeehouses embracing coffee rituals from Sweden, Italy, France, and more. BY SHAUN MELADY BARISTA MAGAZINE [...]

Grounds for Relief?—New Study Shows Coffee Accounts for Just 1% of Agriculture-Driven Deforestation

April 8, 2026 Comments Off on Grounds for Relief?—New Study Shows Coffee Accounts for Just 1% of Agriculture-Driven Deforestation

Recent research shows that, when it comes to global deforestation, coffee is far from the primary culprit. BY BHAVI PATEL [...]
From Oat to Art: Pouring Beautiful Lattes With Plant Milk

April 7, 2026 Comments Off on From Oat to Art: Pouring Beautiful Lattes With Plant Milk
A Guide to the Liverpool Café Scene

April 6, 2026 Comments Off on A Guide to the Liverpool Café Scene
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

April 3, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Is Fruit Rot Threatening Yunnan Coffee Production?: The Science Behind It + What It Means for Buyers

April 2, 2026 Comments Off on Is Fruit Rot Threatening Yunnan Coffee Production?: The Science Behind It + What It Means for Buyers
Out Now: The April + May 2026 21st Anniversary Issue of Barista Magazine!

April 1, 2026 Comments Off on Out Now: The April + May 2026 21st Anniversary Issue of Barista Magazine!
New Docuseries “Specialty” Spotlights New Zealand Coffee Scene

March 31, 2026 Comments Off on New Docuseries “Specialty” Spotlights New Zealand Coffee Scene

Wake Up + Fight the Power With Red Bay Coffee & “Sinners” Director Ryan Coogler

March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Wake Up + Fight the Power With Red Bay Coffee & “Sinners” Director Ryan Coogler

Keba Konte, founder of Oakland-based roastery Red Bay Coffee, shares how his partnership with the Oscar-winning filmmaker is shaping a new era for the industry. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Red [...]
Bringing Community Back to the Coffee World With Florida Coffee Culture

March 27, 2026 Comments Off on Bringing Community Back to the Coffee World With Florida Coffee Culture
Discovering How Culture Shapes Taste in Coffee

March 26, 2026 Comments Off on Discovering How Culture Shapes Taste in Coffee
How to Make Impactful Coffee Packaging, According to Science

March 25, 2026 Comments Off on How to Make Impactful Coffee Packaging, According to Science
The Vibrant Coffeehouses of Jakarta, Indonesia

March 24, 2026 Comments Off on The Vibrant Coffeehouses of Jakarta, Indonesia
The Theology of Three Rounds: A Morning with the Jebena in an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

March 23, 2026 Comments Off on The Theology of Three Rounds: A Morning with the Jebena in an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

March 20, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Experience European Coffee Traditions At These 6 New York City Cafés

April 9, 2026 Comments Off on Experience European Coffee Traditions At These 6 New York City Cafés

A look at the NYC coffeehouses embracing coffee rituals from Sweden, Italy, France, and more. BY SHAUN MELADY BARISTA MAGAZINE [...]
A Guide to the Liverpool Café Scene

April 6, 2026 Comments Off on A Guide to the Liverpool Café Scene
The Vibrant Coffeehouses of Jakarta, Indonesia

March 24, 2026 Comments Off on The Vibrant Coffeehouses of Jakarta, Indonesia
The Theology of Three Rounds: A Morning with the Jebena in an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

March 23, 2026 Comments Off on The Theology of Three Rounds: A Morning with the Jebena in an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Searching for the Perfect Cup of Tea in Istanbul

March 19, 2026 Comments Off on Searching for the Perfect Cup of Tea in Istanbul

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

From Jakarta to Los Angeles, Indonesia’s kopi susu gula aren is capturing hearts with its smoky sweetness and unmistakable boldness. [...]
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
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

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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