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[ September 15, 2026 ] Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia Coffee
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Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia

September 15, 2026 Comments Off

A look at Seeds4Liberia: a four-day training workshop that equipped small-scale farmers in the West African country with essential knowledge to support local coffee production. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Juliana […]

Book Review: An Inside Look at “Game Changer” by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos

September 14, 2026 Comments Off on Book Review: An Inside Look at “Game Changer” by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos

Coffee cocktails, Greek mythology, mindset advice, and a writing talent that catches you off guard—Game Changer is a harder book [...]
What Matters More, the Espresso or the Cold Foam? Café Owners Weigh In

September 11, 2026 Comments Off on What Matters More, the Espresso or the Cold Foam? Café Owners Weigh In

As the indie coffee world expands, shop owners and educators weigh what today’s baristas need to learn and how to [...]
Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

September 10, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

Take a visit to five cool coffee shops in the Red City. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by [...]
Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns

September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns

We’ve been led to believe that robusta coffee is more climate-resilient than arabica, but a recent study calls the claim [...]
Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio

September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio

Originally from Somalia, Abdullah and Hodan Ismail are bringing the coffee traditions they grew up with to a quaint Columbus [...]

The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

September 7, 2026 Comments Off on The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

The benefits of serving warmth where everybody knows your name. BY RACHEL MORRISON FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

September 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle New Study Challenges [...]
Ljubljana Coffee Festival Returns to a New Home for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet

September 3, 2026 Comments Off on Ljubljana Coffee Festival Returns to a New Home for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet

Speakers from Colombia to Zurich, a Barista Battle, a Latte Art Throwdown, unlimited tastings, and a documentary premiere: the Ljubljana [...]
A Newly Discovered Fungus Is Pushing Arabica Into Specialty-Grade Territory

September 2, 2026 Comments Off on A Newly Discovered Fungus Is Pushing Arabica Into Specialty-Grade Territory

Newly identified fungal strain Talaromyces funiculosus KQ2 is pushing Arabica coffee’s sensory score into specialty-grade territory. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA [...]
Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

The most technically ambitious grinder in Eureka’s Mignon line arrives with grind-by-weight precision and a blind upper burr. BY VASILEIA [...]

Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal

August 31, 2026 Comments Off on Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal

Rwanda has signed a $26 million-a-year sponsorship deal with English professional football club Aston Villa, creating a platform for one [...]
Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit

August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit
Field Report: Buffalo, New York

August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Field Report: Buffalo, New York
The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

August 26, 2026 Comments Off on The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
How Homemade Fertilizer is Vitalizing Coffee Farms in Uganda

August 25, 2026 Comments Off on How Homemade Fertilizer is Vitalizing Coffee Farms in Uganda
New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee

August 24, 2026 Comments Off on New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

August 21, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

10 Minutes With Samurai Shin: On Building a Coffee Career Without a Roadmap

August 20, 2026 Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Samurai Shin: On Building a Coffee Career Without a Roadmap

Latte Art Champion, barista school founder, roaster, and now consultant—Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama has never been content to stop at one thing. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Shinsaku Fukayama Most people [...]
9 African Nations Sign Landmark Agreement on the Development of Coffee Value Chain

August 19, 2026 Comments Off on 9 African Nations Sign Landmark Agreement on the Development of Coffee Value Chain
Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company
Re-Engineering Trust in Coffee: Using Blockchain to Rebuild the Value Chain

August 17, 2026 Comments Off on Re-Engineering Trust in Coffee: Using Blockchain to Rebuild the Value Chain
Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice

August 14, 2026 Comments Off on Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice
Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés

August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés
Britain is Reviving a Dormant Deforestation Law—How Will It Impact U.K. Coffee Trade?

August 12, 2026 Comments Off on Britain is Reviving a Dormant Deforestation Law—How Will It Impact U.K. Coffee Trade?

Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

September 10, 2026 Comments Off on Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

Take a visit to five cool coffee shops in the Red City. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by [...]
Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio

September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio
Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit

August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit
Field Report: Buffalo, New York

August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Field Report: Buffalo, New York
Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

Summer Drink Roundup 2026: What Barista Magazine Readers Are Sipping This Season

June 16, 2026 Comments Off on Summer Drink Roundup 2026: What Barista Magazine Readers Are Sipping This Season

We asked our online readers what beverages they’re cooling down with this summer—and today, we’re sharing some of our favorites. [...]
Step into Spring: Fun + Easy Drink Inspiration for the Season

April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Step into Spring: Fun + Easy Drink Inspiration for the Season
Palm Sugar & Soul—How One Indonesian Recipe is Taking the World by Storm

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Palm Sugar & Soul—How One Indonesian Recipe is Taking the World by Storm
How to Liven Up Café Drinks Without Relying on Sweeteners

April 16, 2026 Comments Off on How to Liven Up Café Drinks Without Relying on Sweeteners
Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

The most technically ambitious grinder in Eureka’s Mignon line arrives with grind-by-weight precision and a blind upper burr. BY VASILEIA [...]
Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60

July 20, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60
Test Drive: The LIGRE Siji Espresso Grinder

May 27, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The LIGRE Siji Espresso Grinder
Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn

May 19, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn
Test Drive: The IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro Portable Espresso Machine

May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro Portable Espresso Machine

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Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia

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Book Review: An Inside Look at “Game Changer” by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos

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Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns

Somali Coffee Traditions Find a Home in Columbus, Ohio

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