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Is Anyone Still Charging Extra for Alt Milk in 2026?

May 14, 2026 Comments Off on Is Anyone Still Charging Extra for Alt Milk in 2026?

Consumers have grown tired of the nondairy upcharge at cafés—but the issue may be bigger than the coffee industry. BY [...]
How Virtual Agronomist (VA) is Shaping a New Era of Coffee Production

May 13, 2026 Comments Off on How Virtual Agronomist (VA) is Shaping a New Era of Coffee Production

We learn more about VA, the digital tool delivering crucial agronomic guidance to smallholder farmers in Africa. BY DANIEL MURAGA [...]
Something in the Water—How Water Chemistry Impacts the Taste of Coffee

May 12, 2026 Comments Off on Something in the Water—How Water Chemistry Impacts the Taste of Coffee

The water you brew with can shape the taste of your coffee as much as the coffee itself. Today, we [...]
A Look at Spice Production in Central Nicaragua

May 11, 2026 Comments Off on A Look at Spice Production in Central Nicaragua

New York-based tea company Dona takes a trip to Nicaragua, where they learn more about cultivating spices like turmeric, ginger, [...]
Designed for Coffee: Cafés With Standout Interiors, Los Angeles Edition

May 8, 2026 Comments Off on Designed for Coffee: Cafés With Standout Interiors, Los Angeles Edition

Looking for interior design inspiration? Look no further than these three L.A. coffee shops. BY MONICA MANANSALA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE [...]

Know Your Ingredients: Cherry Blossom

May 7, 2026 Comments Off on Know Your Ingredients: Cherry Blossom

This spring, cherry blossom is the star of café menus around the globe. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured [...]
University of Tulsa Students Sell Coffee to Fund Clean Water Projects in Burkina Faso

May 6, 2026 Comments Off on University of Tulsa Students Sell Coffee to Fund Clean Water Projects in Burkina Faso

After learning how inaccessible clean water can be for communities in Burkina Faso, students in Tulsa have partnered with Topeca [...]
Ultrasound is Changing the Cold Brew Game

May 5, 2026 Comments Off on Ultrasound is Changing the Cold Brew Game

Cold brew ready in minutes? What once seemed impossible is now becoming reality with ultrasonic technology. BY BHAVI PATEL FOR [...]
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

Portable and Bluetooth compatible, the IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro promises to take on-the-go espresso to all-new levels. Today, we put [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

May 1, 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 The International Coffee [...]

Make the Most of Your Daily Cup: How to Drink Coffee the “Right” Way

April 30, 2026 Comments Off on Make the Most of Your Daily Cup: How to Drink Coffee the “Right” Way

Have you ever had a cup of coffee and felt more tired afterward? Science says there’s a “right” way to [...]
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
Demystifying Biodynamic Coffee Farming in Coatepec, Mexico

April 28, 2026 Comments Off on Demystifying Biodynamic Coffee Farming in Coatepec, Mexico
The Barista League Debuts Its New Format in Prague, and Izolda Zogranian + Max Hook Take the Win

April 27, 2026 Comments Off on The Barista League Debuts Its New Format in Prague, and Izolda Zogranian + Max Hook Take the Win
A Shift in Focus: How Café Owners in Australia Are Navigating a Challenging Market

April 24, 2026 Comments Off on A Shift in Focus: How Café Owners in Australia Are Navigating a Challenging Market
Coffee Mkulima: The Digital Platform Transforming Coffee Farming in Kenya

April 23, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Mkulima: The Digital Platform Transforming Coffee Farming in Kenya
10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part Two)—An Exclusive Look at Her Work in Competitions + Beyond

April 22, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part Two)—An Exclusive Look at Her Work in Competitions + Beyond

10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part One)

April 21, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Defne Ceyda Okay (Part One)

Defne reflects on her work in barista market development and judging, and on shaping coffee culture in Türkiye and beyond. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Defne Ceyda Okay Defne Ceyda Okay’s [...]
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
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

April 17, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
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
A Conversation With Margaret Nyamumbo—How Kahawa 1893 is Empowering Women in East Africa

April 15, 2026 Comments Off on A Conversation With Margaret Nyamumbo—How Kahawa 1893 is Empowering Women in East Africa
World of Coffee San Diego, Part Two: Favorite Moments from the Show Floor

April 14, 2026 Comments Off on World of Coffee San Diego, Part Two: Favorite Moments from the Show Floor
4 Cool Things We Saw at World of Coffee San Diego

April 13, 2026 Comments Off on 4 Cool Things We Saw at World of Coffee San Diego