Though coffee prices are at a peak, the Financial Times reports that whole-bean coffee sales are also rising, suggesting a shift toward quality over quantity. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Anastasia […]
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, […]
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 […]
Have you ever had a cup of coffee and felt more tired afterward? Science says there’s a “right” way to drink your morning brew, to maximize the effects of caffeine. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE […]
A look at the industry’s “sugar craze” + easy ways to amp up beverages sans sweeteners. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images For many of today’s consumers, coffee is […]
Keba Konte, founder of Oakland-based roastery Red Bay Coffee, shares how his partnership with the Oscar-winning filmmaker is shaping a new era for the industry. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Red […]
As coffee leaders strive to bridge the gap between roasters & producers, Pinewood Coffee emphasizes origin trips as a key part of the movement. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Clint McKoy. […]
An upgraded version of canned coffee, ready-to-drink coffee is becoming a growing part of specialty café culture. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Marissa Lewis Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee—think canned cold brew, bottled […]
Applications for the scholarship open on March 1, 2026. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Chi Sum Ngai With International Women’s Day approaching, the topic of gender inequity within the specialty-coffee world […]
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 […]
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