Coffee Gear and Equipment

4 Small Companies You Should Know About

Whether you want to revamp your coffee setup, your wardrobe, or your kitchen, these four companies have you covered, while helping to cover their communities. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]

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Know Your Sweeteners: Dates

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 […]

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Know Your Sweeteners: Beet Sugar

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 […]

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Know Your Sweeteners: Coconut Sugar

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 […]

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Know Your Sweeteners: Maple

Rich and warm in flavor, maple makes for a great sweetener — plus, its production is believed to have positive effects on the environment. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay […]

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Know Your Sweeteners: Honey: Part One

Not all sweeteners are made equal! In this series, we’ll take a closer look at different types of sweeteners and syrups—starting with honey. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Arwin Neil Baichoo […]