• Bluesky
  • instagram
  • facebook
  • threads
Barista Magazine Online Logo
Dialed Coffee Service leaderboard banner ad
  • Home
  • Digital Edition
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Archive
    • About
  • Store
    • Memberships
    • Subscribe
    • Renew
    • Order Issues
  • Change Your Address
  • Camp
  • Calendar
  • Event Support
    • Request Event Support
    • How to Host a Killer Throwdown
    • Throwdown To-Do List
  • About
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe to the Barista Magazine Newsletter
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • Archives
News Ticker
  • [ October 9, 2026 ] Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same? Opinion
  • [ October 8, 2026 ] In the Bag: The Art & Science of Modern Coffee Packaging Coffee Gear and Equipment
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Searching High & Low for Coffee in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Indonesia
  • [ October 6, 2026 ] 10 Minutes with the Volcano Brothers: On Putting Kagoshima on the Coffee Map 10 Minutes With...
  • [ October 5, 2026 ] Greece’s Biggest Coffee Event Just Got Even Bigger—A Look at the 2026 Athens Coffee Festival Athens Coffee Festival
HomeOpinion

Opinion

An illustrative prompt asks ChatGPT to develop seasonal latte specials, including names and menu descriptions.
Opinion

Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same?

October 9, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same?

ChatGPT can name your next latte, write the description, and make the graphic. But how much of your shop are you willing to hand over? BY JADE VALORE BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]

A Unified Global Voice for Specialty Coffee - a group of people putting their hands together
Opinion

Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice

August 14, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice

Who speaks for specialty coffee? Across the industry, a unified global voice—one that speaks for all members of the supply chain—is needed. BY OGLAH MOROGO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Camylla Battani What to know: […]

Locales

Manmade ICE Storm Batters Minneapolis But Can’t Break Its People

January 31, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Manmade ICE Storm Batters Minneapolis But Can’t Break Its People

Minneapolis coffee company co-owner, Tony Querio, writes about the ongoing crisis his city and the toll it’s taking on his community and business BY TONY QUERIO SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Minneapolis has been my home […]

Cafe & Politics: A picture of a black cup of coffee on top of a newspaper.
Opinion

Opinion: Should the Café Space Be Political?

July 28, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off on Opinion: Should the Café Space Be Political?

Do coffee and politics go hand in hand? We polled our readers to hear their thoughts, and today, we share their responses. BY OISÍN ROWEBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Sina Salehian Once considered a […]

Opinion

Let’s Talk About: The Pros & Cons of Cashless Systems: Part Two

September 16, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off on Let’s Talk About: The Pros & Cons of Cashless Systems: Part Two

We continue our debate looking at the two sides of having a cashless system. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Charles Thompson Welcome back to “Let’s Talk About: The Pros & Cons […]

Let's Talk About

Let’s Talk About: The Pros & Cons of Cashless Systems: Part One

September 12, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off on Let’s Talk About: The Pros & Cons of Cashless Systems: Part One

Is transitioning to a cashless system a good decision for a coffee shop? We weigh the pros and cons and hear what our online readers think. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

Let's Talk About

Let’s Talk About: Baristas Working Solo: Should It Be Allowed? Part One

August 8, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off on Let’s Talk About: Baristas Working Solo: Should It Be Allowed? Part One

Working solo shifts as a barista can have some perks … but is it worth the risks?  BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Nguyen Tran It’s a question that I’ve come across […]

A clear glass tip jar on a café counter.
Opinion

Let’s Talk About: Tipping Culture in the U.S.: Part Two

July 22, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off on Let’s Talk About: Tipping Culture in the U.S.: Part Two

We deepen our discussion about tipping culture and whether or not tips should be expected in café settings. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Sam Truong Today we’re continuing our series “Let’s […]

Opinion

Let’s Talk About: Tipping Culture in the U.S.: Part One

July 18, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off on Let’s Talk About: Tipping Culture in the U.S.: Part One

We explore the varying opinions around tipping and whether or not it should be expected from coffee customers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo via Unsplash I’ve worked as a barista on and […]

Opinion

Baristas Are Crucial To Raising Coffee Prices

February 8, 2022 baristamagazine Comments Off on Baristas Are Crucial To Raising Coffee Prices

Inflation is making it necessary to increase coffee prices, both green and brewed—perhaps customer service can be the way to make that OK. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE The world is a little […]

Posts pagination

1 2 3 »
Pacific Foods Barista Series banner ad
World of Coffee Panama Banner Ad
Franke Banner ad
Service Layer banner ad
Barista Magazine Membership Banner Ad
Barista Magazine newsletter banner ad
Barista Magazine Event Support Ad
barista magazine subscribe banner ad
Camp Coffee Shop banner ad
barista magazine digital edition banner ad
barsita magazine facebook banner ad
Barista Magazine our algorithm promotes community banner ad.
  • Home
  • Archives
  • Contact Barista Magazine
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright 2026 Barista Magazine