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Throw It Down latte art cards: A hand holds a playing card with an image of a latte art design. The card is labeled “Rosetta.”

Develop Your Latte Art Skills with New Card Game ‘Throw It Down’

August 7, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off

We learn more about the interactive card game and speak to the creator, Amsterdam-based artist Doedelz. BY EMILY JOY MENESESFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Naomi Doedelz One of the hottest new products at the […]

An Irish coffee drink sits on a dark-colored table.

A Closer Look at Classic Coffee Cocktails: Irish Coffee

August 5, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

With a history dating back to the 1940s, Irish coffee is a longstanding industry favorite. Today, we explore the lore behind the iconic beverage. BY TAYLOR MURPHY-DYERBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Anna Kumpan […]

A series of coffee drinks from the “Curious” coffee menu are laid out against a surreal-looking pink and purple background, with disco balls hanging above.

Little Waves Launches ‘Curious,’ a New Collaborative Coffee Menu

July 29, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

In the face of an increasingly divisive world, this series of drinks brings together coffee professionals from every continent—and each beverage tells a powerful story of its own. BY CAROLINE CORMIERFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by […]

Three iced beverages, garnished with cucumber, orange, and other summer-inspired ingredients, sit on a cafe table.

Summer Café Drinks Are Here: Highlights Across the United States

July 25, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off

We asked our readers what they’re sipping on this summer—here’s what they said. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Joel Lee While you can never go wrong with cold brew or an iced […]

SANA: Black and white photos of women coffee producers

SANA Mental Health Initiative Ushers in a New Era for Women Coffee Producers

July 14, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

Launched by Colombian photographer Lucia Bawot, the bold program seeks to bolster the mental and emotional well-being of women at origin. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Lucia Bawot In the heart of […]

The Ultimate Cost of Tariffs: A still from the film “Caffeinated” shows two hands holding ripe coffee cherries.

The Ultimate Cost of Tariffs: Smallholder Coffee Farmers Are Paying the Price

June 9, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

Coffee shops across the U.S. are being negatively impacted by tariffs—but communities at origin are feeling the effects even more. BY HANH NGUYENBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Hanh Nguyen The current uncertainty around […]

Toward a More Equitable Industry: An overhead view of the coffee bar at Akha Ama Coffee, a cafe in Chiangmai, Thailand. A barista works at the wooden bar, which is topped with an espresso machine and other coffee-related equipment.

Meet the Coffee Businesses Fighting for a More Equitable Industry

May 27, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

In an effort to create more equality from farm to cup, these coffee shops and roasteries are putting farmers at the forefront of their work. BY JODEE FOKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Ariel Ngan Often […]

An overhead image of a cortado with heart-shaped latte art.

Tiny Drink, Big Influence: The History of the Cortado

May 21, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

With humble beginnings in Spain, the cortado is now popular around the world. Today, we explore how the small yet mighty drink amassed a global fan base. BY GEMMA BOOTHROYDBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

Greenhouse Labs: A coffee farmer works in the middle of a coffee farm, filled with lush, green plants.

The Role of Greenhouse Labs in Advancing Coffee Cultivation and Quality

May 5, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

Discover how greenhouse labs and controlled experiments are advancing coffee production and helping farmers adapt to global warming. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of POMA Coffee As climate change intensifies and global demand […]

Transparency in Coffee: A person holds up a to-go coffee cup, which is printed with a QR code.

Sipping Stories: Seeking a New Era of Transparency in Coffee with QR Codes

April 29, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

Customers want to know more about their coffee than ever before—and for some cafés, the QR code has been part of the answer. BY BHAVI PATELBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Warawul Coffee There […]