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A New Era of Fairness? How Pay Transparency Laws Are Reshaping the Job Market

February 18, 2026 Comments Off

A nationwide movement toward greater pay transparency is altering the hiring landscape across the United States. BY TRACY ALLEN FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Yousef Hussain The American workplace is experiencing a seismic shift […]

Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

An inside look at the expanding coffee scene in Serbia’s capital city, plus four coffee shops worth visiting. BY JESSICA [...]
Test Drive: The Better Vessel

February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Better Vessel

A hands-on evaluation of the Better Vessel: an espresso crema-separation tool by Filipino coffee competitor Michael Harris Conlin. BY VASILEIA [...]
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

A recap of our Match Made in Heaven contest last year + the love-inspired drinks our competitors came up with. [...]
Sign Up Now for Brewlette, the Newest in Coffee Competitions

February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Sign Up Now for Brewlette, the Newest in Coffee Competitions

Registration is now open for the manual coffee-brewing competition in New York City, which will take place on March 7, [...]
Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer

February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer

Would you try coffee that was harvested ten years ago? Roasters are experimenting with freezing green coffee, unlocking new possibilities [...]

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!
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
Support Twin Cities Coffee Companies to Support the Community

January 30, 2026 Comments Off on Support Twin Cities Coffee Companies to Support the Community
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
New Research Shows Health Benefits of Coffee

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

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 First-Ever Global Coffee Agroforestry Database Photo by Clint McKoy. Nonprofit Coffee Watch has announced the [...]
Highlights from Raise the Bar’s Level Up Event in Minneapolis

January 23, 2026 Comments Off on Highlights from Raise the Bar’s Level Up Event in Minneapolis
Coffee Watch Launches the Coffee Agroforestry E-Library, a New Online Database for Shade-Grown Coffee Research

January 22, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Watch Launches the Coffee Agroforestry E-Library, a New Online Database for Shade-Grown Coffee Research
From Russia to Cyprus, One Woman Paves a New Path through Coffee

January 21, 2026 Comments Off on From Russia to Cyprus, One Woman Paves a New Path through Coffee
A Win Rooted in Community: An Exclusive Chat With Team Cherry Bourbon of The Barista League Pacific

January 20, 2026 Comments Off on A Win Rooted in Community: An Exclusive Chat With Team Cherry Bourbon of The Barista League Pacific
An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene

January 16, 2026 Comments Off on An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene
Power to Producers—A Look at “Project to Decolonize Coffee” in Colombia

January 15, 2026 Comments Off on Power to Producers—A Look at “Project to Decolonize Coffee” in Colombia

Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

An inside look at the expanding coffee scene in Serbia’s capital city, plus four coffee shops worth visiting. BY JESSICA [...]
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
An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene

January 16, 2026 Comments Off on An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene
Mapping a City in Cups: Sydney’s Most Unexpected Coffee Tour

January 14, 2026 Comments Off on Mapping a City in Cups: Sydney’s Most Unexpected Coffee Tour
An Updated Guide to Porto, Portugal: 5 Must-Try Cafés in the City

December 29, 2025 Comments Off on An Updated Guide to Porto, Portugal: 5 Must-Try Cafés in the City

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

A recap of our Match Made in Heaven contest last year + the love-inspired drinks our competitors came up with. [...]
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
Halloween Drink Round-Up 2025: Spooky Sips From Our Readers

October 31, 2025 Comments Off on Halloween Drink Round-Up 2025: Spooky Sips From Our Readers
4 Easy Ways to Make Iced Coffee Drinks Fall-Friendly

October 22, 2025 Comments Off on 4 Easy Ways to Make Iced Coffee Drinks Fall-Friendly

Test Drive: The Better Vessel

February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Better Vessel

A hands-on evaluation of the Better Vessel: an espresso crema-separation tool by Filipino coffee competitor Michael Harris Conlin. BY VASILEIA [...]
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
Test Drive: TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S Grinder

June 13, 2025 Comments Off on Test Drive: TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S Grinder

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