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 […]
Dragon fruit is finding a place in specialty-coffee shops around the world. Today, we trace the ingredient’s roots in Latin America and Southeast Asia. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Annie Spratt One […]
The Medjool date is the world’s oldest cultivated fruit, and today, dates can be used to provide a light and natural sweetness to coffee and tea. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]
We explore the history behind one of the Western world’s favorite summertime treats. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Leon Contreras Marshmallows are synonymous with summertime—the sweet, sticky treat can be found […]
We explore the differences between beet sugar and sugarcane, and take a look at their environmental impact. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Ville Mononen Most of us will add a spoonful […]
We continue our exploration of popular sweeteners by turning our sights to coconut sugar. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Unsplash Nowadays, it seems like everyone’s looking for an alternative to […]
In the hopes of promoting transparency and fair labor practices on every level of the supply chain, we explore ways to find ethically sourced sugar. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Josh […]
Sugar is an everyday part of most people’s diets—but how did it travel from its origins in New Guinea to the West? Today, we recount sugar’s journey around the globe. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE […]
Ever wondered how stevia came to be as common as sugar? Today, we’re tracing its journey from South America to around the world. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by manuel m. v. […]
Rich and warm in flavor, maple makes for a great sweetener — plus, its production is believed to have positive effects on the environment. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay […]
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