March 2021

A closeup of a charcoal that is lit. It is dark in the photo.

Know Your Ingredients: Charcoal

March 31, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

Visually striking, charcoal is one of the latest trends in the coffee world—but is it safe to consume? BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo sourced from Unsplash In recent years, the […]

The VSSL hand grinder sits split apart on a picnic table outdoors. To the right is the already ground coffee in the chamber. In the middle is the grinding portion of the grinder and to the left is the handle.

Test Drive: The VSSL Java Hand Grinder

March 30, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

One Canadian outdoors company makes a coffee hand grinder that will stand up to almost anything. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Josh Taves The coffee industry continues to expand its […]

A linocut design of a bouquet of roses drawn by Kill Joy. They are bright red.

Coffee & Design: An Art-Driven Café Series

March 29, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

This new series celebrates the collaborative efforts between visual creatives and coffee roasters. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Kill Joy It seems like art and coffee are a […]

1st Crack: A Coffee Comic Strip (March 27, 2021)

March 27, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

Welcome back to 1st Crack, a coffee comic strip for weekend mornings, featuring a unique, illustrated look at life behind the bar. BY OMRI ALMAGOR AND ASHLEY WONG Subscribe today to Barista Magazine to make sure your get your […]

A set of pandan desserts sit on trays with a white sheet as a background. They are cups holding an array of tan, white, and green gelatins.

Know Your Ingredients: Pandan

March 26, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

We take a look at the uses of this aromatic Southeast Asian plant and its presence in desserts and beverages. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by An Nguyen sourced from Unsplash From the […]

A closeup of the back of the new GB5. It has a red Florentine flower in the middle and sits on the counter of a cafe. There are plants in blue and pink pots to the bottom right.

Improvements to the GB5 Honor a ‘Timeless Love Story’

March 25, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

La Marzocco’s signature espresso machine is back with two new versions that mirror the classic design. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Anthony Abarlich Linea PB, GB5, Strada … chances are likely that […]

Dr. Vitanza and his lab founders stand with face masks posing for a photo. To the left, a Carry Myers holds an AeroPress. Dr. Vitanza is in the middle holding the grant paper, and to the right is Matt Biery holding stickers that say Cookies for Cancer.

AeroPress Grants Cancer Research Award to Dr. Nicholas Vitanza

March 24, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

In partnership with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, AeroPress funds this $100,000 award for pediatric cancer. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Feature photo courtesy of AeroPress Iconic coffee brewer maker AeroPress has recently partnered with the […]