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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

April 3, 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 SCA’s World of [...]
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

The first case of Fusarium coffeibaccae, a fruit-rotting pathogen, has been reported on coffee plants in Yunnan, China—but how will [...]
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!

In our 21st anniversary issue, April + May 2026, we feature Laila Ghambari on the cover! Also inside: Future-Proofing Specialty [...]
New Docuseries “Specialty” Spotlights New Zealand Coffee Scene

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

The four-part series, directed by James Ladanyi, leads viewers through the coffee world of Wellington, New Zealand. BY BHAVI PATEL [...]
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 [...]

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

Jared Tucker shares how what started as a personal search for community evolved into a statewide movement. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI [...]
Discovering How Culture Shapes Taste in Coffee

March 26, 2026 Comments Off on Discovering How Culture Shapes Taste in Coffee

A cupping session with Kivu Noir in Kigali, Rwanda, reveals how culture + memory impact our experience of coffee. BY [...]
How to Make Impactful Coffee Packaging, According to Science

March 25, 2026 Comments Off on How to Make Impactful Coffee Packaging, According to Science

What’s more important—the product, or the package it comes in? Research from Brazil shows why it may be the latter. [...]
The Vibrant Coffeehouses of Jakarta, Indonesia

March 24, 2026 Comments Off on The Vibrant Coffeehouses of Jakarta, Indonesia

A look at the city’s evolving specialty-coffee scene + 3 unique cafés at the forefront of the movement. BY TIGGER [...]
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

In Ethiopia, coffee is as much a ritual as it is a beverage. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured [...]

The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

March 20, 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 After Decades of [...]
Searching for the Perfect Cup of Tea in Istanbul

March 19, 2026 Comments Off on Searching for the Perfect Cup of Tea in Istanbul
How Origin Trips Can Shape Better Coffee Sourcing

March 18, 2026 Comments Off on How Origin Trips Can Shape Better Coffee Sourcing
Little Treat Culture + Specialty Coffee: Dominating the Nonalcoholic Beverage Craze

March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Little Treat Culture + Specialty Coffee: Dominating the Nonalcoholic Beverage Craze
Ethiopia is Reclaiming Cascara for a New Generation of Drinkers

March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Ethiopia is Reclaiming Cascara for a New Generation of Drinkers
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee Is Booming—What Does That Mean for Specialty Cafés?

March 13, 2026 Comments Off on Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee Is Booming—What Does That Mean for Specialty Cafés?
Test Drive: The emanuale

March 12, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The emanuale

Excelling in Excelsa: Growing Coffee for Peace in South Sudan

March 11, 2026 Comments Off on Excelling in Excelsa: Growing Coffee for Peace in South Sudan

A look at the Excelling in Excelsa Coffee Project: an initiative with hopes to revive South Sudan and bring peace to the region through agriculture. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Equatoria [...]
Highlights from the 2026 African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition

March 10, 2026 Comments Off on Highlights from the 2026 African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition
Is Macadamia Nut Milk Set to Be the Next Café Trend?

March 9, 2026 Comments Off on Is Macadamia Nut Milk Set to Be the Next Café Trend?
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

March 6, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Tasting Kenyan Coffee at the Source with Michael Warui

March 5, 2026 Comments Off on Tasting Kenyan Coffee at the Source with Michael Warui
Barista Champion Lem Butler Leads “10K for H.E.R.” to Fund Women’s Healthcare in Ethiopia

March 4, 2026 Comments Off on Barista Champion Lem Butler Leads “10K for H.E.R.” to Fund Women’s Healthcare in Ethiopia
Campfire Barista: Brewing Coffee by Fire in the Forests of Finnish Lapland

March 3, 2026 Comments Off on Campfire Barista: Brewing Coffee by Fire in the Forests of Finnish Lapland

A Guide to the Liverpool Café Scene

April 6, 2026 Comments Off on A Guide to the Liverpool Café Scene

A brief history of Liverpool café culture + 4 must-try coffee shops in the English city. BY ISABELLE MANI FOR [...]
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
How Origin Trips Can Shape Better Coffee Sourcing

March 18, 2026 Comments Off on How Origin Trips Can Shape Better Coffee Sourcing

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 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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