From koji-fermented lots to dashi-infused drinks, producers, baristas, and chefs are exploring how coffee can evoke umami, even when it contains little of the compound itself. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]
Analyzing the DNA of more than 125,000 people, researchers in Montreal found specific genes that may shape people’s coffee preferences. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Elizabeth Tsung What to know: Ever […]
We’ve been led to believe that robusta coffee is more climate-resilient than arabica, but a recent study calls the claim an “internet myth.” BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Oliver Guhr What […]
Newly identified fungal strain Talaromyces funiculosus KQ2 is pushing Arabica coffee’s sensory score into specialty-grade territory. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE What to know: Coffee’s flavor complexity begins long before roasting, shaped in part […]
A recent study shows how switching from sprinklers to drip irrigation in coffee-growing regions can address water scarcity. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Dhan Sugui What to know: Your morning cup […]
We explore how elevation impacts coffee growing, roasting, and brewing. BY KALEY LEFEVRE BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image courtesy of Chris Chandler/Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co. What to know: Picture this: It’s a powder […]
The water you brew with can shape the taste of your coffee as much as the coffee itself. Today, we explore the science behind it. BY ANGEL CASTILLO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]
Cold brew ready in minutes? What once seemed impossible is now becoming reality with ultrasonic technology. BY BHAVI PATEL FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Bhavi Patel unless otherwise noted What to know: It’s a […]
Have you ever had a cup of coffee and felt more tired afterward? Science says there’s a “right” way to drink your morning brew, to maximize the effects of caffeine. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE […]
Developed by leaders in Uasin Gishu County, the digital platform seeks to strengthen Kenya’s coffee sector by providing producers with critical growing information. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Christian Joudrey. All […]
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