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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

How the new machine is bringing specialty coffee to places where cafés aren’t the main attraction. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos [...]
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

This year’s Paris Coffee Show made one thing clear: In France’s coffee industry right now, how you treat your customers [...]
Panama, Where Coffee Comes to Meet the World

September 21, 2026 Comments Off on Panama, Where Coffee Comes to Meet the World

This October, World of Coffee arrives in Latin America for the first time—and does so in a country where coffee [...]
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

Analyzing the DNA of more than 125,000 people, researchers in Montreal found specific genes that may shape people’s coffee preferences. [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

September 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 $1 Billion [...]

How Farmer Training Programs Are Strengthening Kenyan Coffee Production

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

A look at farmer training programs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, where producers learn all things coffee: from cultivation to [...]
Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia

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

The benefits of serving warmth where everybody knows your name. BY RACHEL MORRISON FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images What to know: Genuine connection is what turns first-time customers into loyal regulars; remembering [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

September 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Ljubljana Coffee Festival Returns to a New Home for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet

September 3, 2026 Comments Off on Ljubljana Coffee Festival Returns to a New Home for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet
A Newly Discovered Fungus Is Pushing Arabica Into Specialty-Grade Territory

September 2, 2026 Comments Off on A Newly Discovered Fungus Is Pushing Arabica Into Specialty-Grade Territory
Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder
Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal

August 31, 2026 Comments Off on Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal
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

Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

September 10, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

Take a visit to five cool coffee shops in the Red City. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by [...]
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
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

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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Are Low-Waste Coffee Expos a Lost Cause?

The Best Fall Coffee Drinks in Sacramento Right Now (That Aren’t a Pumpkin Spice Latte)

What Makes a Coffee Port: How Hamburg Became Coffee’s Biggest Gateway to Europe

Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro

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

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