Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Keurig Dr Pepper Set to Acquire JDE Peet’s for $18 Billion In an effort to stay ahead of […]
We conclude our series exploring the rise of kava and kratom in the coffee industry, with a focus on how to source and serve ethically. BY MELINA DEVONEYFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Kava […]
This year’s Athens Coffee Festival will take place September 27-29, offering premium coffee, competitions, live music, and workshops. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Forum SA After the excitement of previous editions, the Athens […]
Get a taste of Toronto’s expanding specialty-coffee scene. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Canada’s largest city and capital of the province of Ontario, Toronto is a metropolis with much to offer […]
Today, Latin America produces roughly 60% of the world’s coffee—but the history of colonization still impacts modern-day coffee farmers. BY ELLIE PEÑABARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Ellie Peña “The more a product is desired […]
As kava and kratom continue to pop up alongside coffee in cafés, we explore their cultural roots and unique botanical powers. BY MELINA DEVONEYFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Mohawk Wellness Collective Coffee shop […]
We’re back in the Danish capital—this time, with a focus on local favorites. BY BENJAMIN SANDBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Benjamin Sand No city on earth is as hyped right now as Copenhagen, Denmark. Home […]
What gives a beverage that “wow” factor? Today, we interview some of the industry’s top competitors to find out. BY TAYLOR MURPHY-DYERBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo: Jerry Truong’s winning drink at the 2025 U.S. Coffee […]
This year, the competition will take place in 5 cities across the United States. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Matthew Machanda for World AeroPress Championship The AeroPress is one of the specialty-coffee […]
An honest review of Melitta’s latest brewing device. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Melitta If you’re looking for a coffee maker that treats brewing as both a craft and a visual […]
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