In Karnataka, a region responsible for over half of India’s coffee production, Indian coffee is undergoing a period of expansion and innovation. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Michaela Tomchek What to […]
Craving something different? In California’s capital city, three cafés are reimagining what coffee can be. BY SONORA SLATER BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Sonora Slater unless otherwise noted As a barista, I have full freedom […]
Jaipur, the capital of Indian state Rajasthan, is known for its striking gardens and palaces—but it’s also home to a growing coffee scene, with shops offering up locally grown + roasted varieties. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK […]
An unfiltered look at Belgium’s colonial history + specialty-coffee culture in the country’s capital. BY ISABELLE MANI BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Isabelle Mani unless otherwise noted What to know: Before coffee became an espresso […]
Nestled in Northern California and known for its small-town feel, Davis is home to a growing specialty-coffee scene and a great number of cozy cafés. BY CLAIRE BARRETT BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Claire Barrett […]
The capital of Hokkaido, Sapporo is well-known for its beer and ski slopes—but it’s also home to a vibrant specialty-coffee scene. BY JODEE FOK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Jodee Fok On a summer midday, […]
Unique from Bangkok or Chiang Mai, Surin has a vibrant specialty-coffee world of its own. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek unless otherwise noted Just four hours away from the country’s […]
Varkala Beach’s café scene has it all: Smoothie bowls topped with mango and coconut, parathas stuffed with vegetables and paneer, and, of course, exceptional coffee sourced from India’s iconic coffee-growing regions. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA […]
In an updated guide to San Francisco, we highlight the legacy roasters and quirky hideaways that define the city’s specialty-coffee scene. BY SONORA SLATER BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Joshua Earle. All other photos […]
Where days are long and temps run high, these 7 coffee shops will keep you cool. BY MELINA DEVONEY BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Melina Devoney (Featured photo: Nice Dream in Yucca Valley, California) Specialty […]
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