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Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer

February 11, 2026 Comments Off

Would you try coffee that was harvested ten years ago? Roasters are experimenting with freezing green coffee, unlocking new possibilities for quality preservation. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photo by George Dagerotip We’re all […]

One On One With Martell Mason, Part Two

February 10, 2026 Comments Off on One On One With Martell Mason, Part Two

The Detroit native sheds light on the history of Black-owned businesses in his neighborhood, as well as how he’s working [...]
One On One With Martell Mason, Part One

February 9, 2026 Comments Off on One On One With Martell Mason, Part One

Using coffee as a catalyst for empowerment in Detroit’s Black and Brown communities. BY MELINA DEVONEY FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

February 6, 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 Good Food Awards [...]
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 [...]