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New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee

August 24, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee

New research shows how two overlooked agricultural byproducts could reshape the caffeine-free coffee category, one seed at a time. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Takenori Okada What to know: Coffee professionals […]

rice coffee: a close-up of a rice plant
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Could Rice Be the Future of Coffee Alternatives?

June 15, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Could Rice Be the Future of Coffee Alternatives?

As Japanese rice farmers are challenged with decreased rice consumption throughout the country, one company has come up with a solution: Genmai Decaf, or “rice coffee.” BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

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Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Baobab Seeds

December 11, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off on Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Baobab Seeds

Roasted African baobab seeds can be turned into a nutritious and tasty coffee-like drink. Today, we learn more about this emerging “coffee alternative.” BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of the African Baobab […]

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Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Yaupon, Part Two

November 12, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off on Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Yaupon, Part Two

We continue our exploration of America’s only native caffeinated plant, and its potential to revitalize North American ecosystems. BY MELINA DEVONEYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of CatSpring Yaupon Last week, we began our discussion […]

On a wooden cutting board is a spoon filled with yaupon tea leaves.
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Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Yaupon, Part One

November 6, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off on Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Yaupon, Part One

With coffee becoming increasingly difficult to cultivate, is North America’s only native caffeinated plant set to become a café staple? Today, we explore yaupon and its Native American roots. BY MELINA DEVONEYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured […]

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