Would you try coffee that was harvested ten years ago? Roasters are experimenting with freezing green coffee, unlocking new possibilities for quality preservation. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photo by George Dagerotip We’re all […]
The Detroit native sheds light on the history of Black-owned businesses in his neighborhood, as well as how he’s working to restore his hometown through coffee and community. BY MELINA DEVONEY FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos […]
Using coffee as a catalyst for empowerment in Detroit’s Black and Brown communities. BY MELINA DEVONEY FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Martell Mason Detroit, Mich., first rose to fame as the “Motor City” when […]
Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Good Food Awards Announces 2026 Finalists, Including Equator Coffees, Little Waves + More After a blind tasting held […]
“It felt like carrying an entire nation’s coffee story onto the global stage,” the Filipino competitor says about his time at the World Barista Championship. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of […]
Why does specialty coffee taste better as its temperature drops? Today, we explain the science behind the phenomenon. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pexels Walk into any professional cupping lab, […]
Energy drinks aren’t what they used to be. Today, we explore how they’ve evolved over the years and how they’re making their way into your favorite cafés. BY JOSH RANK FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Illustrations by […]
In our February + March 2026 issue, we feature Atlanta’s Aaron Fender on the cover! Also: We Heart Collabs, we dig into cold foam, check out the flavor of design, spend some ’One on One’ […]
Minneapolis coffee company co-owner, Tony Querio, writes about the ongoing crisis his city and the toll it’s taking on his community and business BY TONY QUERIO SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Minneapolis has been my home […]
An armed federal invasion, lives lost, and local coffee businesses pushed to the brink in Minnesota. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE In the bitter January cold, Minneapolis has become a frontline of an armed occupation, […]
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