Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Philz Coffee Purchased by Private Equity Firm for $145 Million San Francisco, Calif.-born coffee chain Philz Coffee has […]
Fondly known as “Boss,” the 2025 World Cup Tasters Champion shares his thoughts on becoming the first Thai competitor to ever win a World Coffee Championship. BY ISABELLE MANIBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of the […]
GaeaStar founder Sanjeev Mankotia shares the inspiration behind his disposable drinkware, which is modeled after the terracotta cups used by India’s street vendors. BY EMILY JOY MENESESFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of GaeaStar Imagining ways […]
Over the past few years, matcha has skyrocketed in popularity—but Japan’s producers are finding it hard to keep up. BY MONICA MANANSALABARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Natalie Behn By now, you may have heard […]
Here’s what to expect at the 2025 edition of Slovenia’s biggest coffee event. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Ljubljana Coffee Festival Every September, a particular kind of buzz brews in Ljubljana, the […]
Amid ongoing conflict in the DRC, Congolese coffee producers stand strong in their craft—and they’ll be showcasing their work at the Best of Congo Cooperatives event on August 11-12. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured […]
We learn more about the interactive card game and speak to the creator, Amsterdam-based artist Doedelz. BY EMILY JOY MENESESFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Naomi Doedelz One of the hottest new products at the […]
This September, the nonprofit will bring baristas together for an immersive and community-rooted educational experience. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Rachel Apple unless otherwise noted From September 27 to 29, 2025, nonprofit […]
With a history dating back to the 1940s, Irish coffee is a longstanding industry favorite. Today, we explore the lore behind the iconic beverage. BY TAYLOR MURPHY-DYERBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Anna Kumpan […]
Vasilina Levina and Kirill Gorelov took the top spot at The Barista League: Asia, dazzling the crowd in Tokyo, Japan, with their heartfelt performance and signature flair. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of The […]
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