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The Philippines on the World Stage: An Exclusive Chat With Michael Harris Conlin

February 5, 2026 Comments Off on The Philippines on the World Stage: An Exclusive Chat With Michael Harris Conlin

“It felt like carrying an entire nation’s coffee story onto the global stage,” the Filipino competitor says about his time [...]
The Temperature Paradox—Why Specialty Coffee Tastes Better Cool

February 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Temperature Paradox—Why Specialty Coffee Tastes Better Cool

Why does specialty coffee taste better as its temperature drops? Today, we explain the science behind the phenomenon. BY BHAVI [...]
In Our Energy Drink Era: Functional Drinks Go Specialty

February 3, 2026 Comments Off on In Our Energy Drink Era: Functional Drinks Go Specialty

Energy drinks aren’t what they used to be. Today, we explore how they’ve evolved over the years and how they’re [...]
Out Now: The February + March 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!

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

In our February + March 2026 issue, we feature Atlanta’s Aaron Fender on the cover! Also: We Heart Collabs, we [...]
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

Minneapolis coffee company co-owner, Tony Querio, writes about the ongoing crisis his city and the toll it’s taking on his [...]

Support Twin Cities Coffee Companies to Support the Community

January 30, 2026 Comments Off on Support Twin Cities Coffee Companies to Support the Community

An armed federal invasion, lives lost, and local coffee businesses pushed to the brink in Minnesota. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA [...]
Grant Garry’s New Web Series “Room for Cream” Invites Viewers to Slow Down + Savor Each Cup

January 29, 2026 Comments Off on Grant Garry’s New Web Series “Room for Cream” Invites Viewers to Slow Down + Savor Each Cup

Launching in early February, the web series celebrates coffee as a means of connection. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR [...]
New Research Shows Health Benefits of Coffee

January 28, 2026 Comments Off on New Research Shows Health Benefits of Coffee

Health-conscious consumers have long debated whether or not coffee is “good” for you—but recent studies show that coffee can fit [...]
The Rise of Mushroom Coffee—What Café Owners Need to Know

January 27, 2026 Comments Off on The Rise of Mushroom Coffee—What Café Owners Need to Know

At the intersection of the health and specialty-coffee industries, mushroom coffee is emerging as the next café staple. BY EMILY [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

January 26, 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 Coffee Watch Launches [...]