B-Corporations like Equator Coffees & Teas in San Rafael, California, use their influence and power as a business to create socially responsible programs that affect both farmers and their employees. The B-Corps mission is simple: […]
The creation of the Mundo Novo and Catuaí varietals, along with investment in a DNA bank with live coffee plants are some of the biggest accomplishments of Brazilian scientists in the last century. We break down […]
Researchers at UC Davis unveiled the first Coffea Arabica genome sequence, opening the door for further research in coffee sustainability and disease resistance. BY CHRIS RYAN SPEICAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of UC-Davis University of […]
The struggles of a cafe in the Midwest are much different than those in cities. Read from the leaders of Barista’s Daily Grind in Nebraska about how they handle the unique set of challenges they […]
Coffee is the sole income source for many farmers, and a new project by Onyx Coffee Lab called TERROIR encourages farmers to diversify their crops and creates a market for new products. It’s no secret […]
Coffee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been plagued by violence, particularly against women. Now, groups are getting involved to help improve the outcomes of female producers and make coffee from the DRC […]
This Thanksgiving, a number of coffee companies are donating to important causes. Show your support by frequenting one this weekend. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, to think about the things we are thankful for, […]
The Ernesto Illy Award closes the gap between producers and consumers, and honors farmers for excellence in quality. The United Nations is where international treaties are made, some of the most important conversations about diplomacy […]
New York City was the site for Tamper Tantrum’s first ever United States event, featuring talks on a variety of coffee topics. BY MEISTER SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE What started as a way for two […]
SCAA/SCAE Unification: The Case to Vote Yes Beginning next week, Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Members are voting on unification of their organization with the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE). SCAE Members have […]
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