March 2021

A night time scene of the top of a volcano erupting. A single stream of lava drips out the top.

Growing Coffee in Volcanic Regions

March 19, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

We explore how volcanoes benefit coffee cultivation, and what life is like for farmers living in these regions. BY EMILY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo sourced from Unsplash The coffee industry has long […]

A closeup of a glass mug holding brewed coffee. Underneath it are coffee beans, and on either side of the mug rest the bag of Haitian coffee beans and the bottle of whiskey.

The Prohibition Edition: A Haitian Coffee-Whiskey Fusion

March 18, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

Collaborators Jason Ridgel and Adarian Lherisson chat with each other about their partnership, the niche worlds of coffee and whiskey, and Black business ownership. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Mario Charles Throughout […]

A colorful mug full of light brown chai sits inside. The front of the mug has blue flowers and it sits on a wooden table with cardamom seeds and a cinnamon stick.

Know Your Ingredients: Chai

March 17, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

With ancient Vedic origins and a rich array of spices, chai is more than a drink—to the people of India, it’s a way of life. BY EMILY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy […]

A phone screen displays a contact tracing app that shows the app is active and in use.

Contact Tracing in Cafés Part Two: South Korea

March 16, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

We learn how the country’s overall positive reception to contact tracing has differed from Hong Kong’s. BY TIGGER CHATURABULSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Cameron Anderson for Unsplash From the editor: Yesterday, we […]

A barista rings up a coffee drink order to the left. To the right, a customer fills out a paper contact tracing application. They are both wearing masks and the scene is dimly lit.

Contact Tracing in Cafés Part One: Hong Kong

March 15, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

Popping into your neighborhood café for your daily cup of coffee isn’t as simple as it used to be. BY TIGGER CHATURABULSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos provided by Tigger Chaturabul Many countries in Asia […]

1st Crack: A Coffee Comic Strip (March 13, 2021)

March 13, 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 […]

An image of a boba beverage in a cocktail glass. Behind stands a bartender of Hey Hey blurred out while mixing a drink.

Cafés Pioneering the Evolution of Boba

March 12, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

Several cafés are taking a new approach toward bubble tea, with no compromise on authenticity or flavor. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Hey Hey Who says boba and […]

A closeup of a black coffee bag of beans. It stands amidst a set of electric guitars.

Coffee Lends a Helping Hand to Musicians During COVID-19

March 11, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

Southern rock band Whiskey Myers collaborates with Gruene Coffee Haus for signature blend. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Khris Poage We’ve recognized music’s imperative connection to coffee as the completion to coffee […]

Coffee Cocktails with Kostas Kaperonis

March 10, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

We chat with the Greek coffee professional about his new book, his love for coffee, and his favorite coffee cocktail recipes. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Kostas Kaperonis; cover photo by @shotsoflouis […]

A closeup of taro plants. They are brown, rigid, and thick.

Know Your Ingredients: Taro

March 9, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

These days, you can find taro gracing the menus of restaurants, boba shops, and coffeehouses alike—but the sweet root has a legacy that can be traced back as far as 2,500 years. BY EMILY JOY […]