Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Representing Vietnam, Le Quang Cuong is Crowned 2026 World Cup Tasters Champion After three days of intense competition […]
Consumers have grown tired of the nondairy upcharge at cafés—but the issue may be bigger than the coffee industry. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Fahmi Fakhrudin What to know: In 2026, […]
We learn more about VA, the digital tool delivering crucial agronomic guidance to smallholder farmers in Africa. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Virtual Agronomist unless otherwise noted What to know: As […]
The water you brew with can shape the taste of your coffee as much as the coffee itself. Today, we explore the science behind it. BY ANGEL CASTILLO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]
New York-based tea company Dona takes a trip to Nicaragua, where they learn more about cultivating spices like turmeric, ginger, and cardamom. BY NAVDEEP KAUR FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Amy Rothstein What to know: […]
Looking for interior design inspiration? Look no further than these three L.A. coffee shops. BY MONICA MANANSALA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Cedric Letsch What to know: More often than not, people going out […]
This spring, cherry blossom is the star of café menus around the globe. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by David Brooke Martin What to know: Florals for spring are nothing new—but there’s […]
After learning how inaccessible clean water can be for communities in Burkina Faso, students in Tulsa have partnered with Topeca Coffee Roasters to construct what they call a “water oasis.” BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE […]
Cold brew ready in minutes? What once seemed impossible is now becoming reality with ultrasonic technology. BY BHAVI PATEL FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Bhavi Patel unless otherwise noted What to know: It’s a […]
Portable and Bluetooth compatible, the IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro promises to take on-the-go espresso to all-new levels. Today, we put it to the test. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of IKAPE. […]
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