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The city jumped into the specialty-coffee game early, and continues to be a top-tier destination for good brews. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Getty Images/Unsplash Kansas City, Mo., continues to […]
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 talk to the longtime Roasters competitor about winning the national championship in Chicago. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Mayorga Coffee At the 2023 U.S. Roasters Championship in Portland, Ore., last April, […]
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 […]
Elkin Guzman and his associates at El Mirador have embraced non-traditional coffee fermentation styles. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Elkin Guzman Elkin Guzman is an acclaimed coffee producer from […]
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 […]
Celebrate the coming of brighter days with flavors of lavender, hibiscus, rosemary, and more. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Unsplash The days are finally getting longer, and everybody’s getting restless […]
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 […]
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