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Drip irrigation: a coffee farm in Brazil
Sustainability

How Drip Irrigation Is Giving Robusta Coffee a Greener Cup

June 9, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on How Drip Irrigation Is Giving Robusta Coffee a Greener Cup

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 […]

How Altitude Affects Coffee: A close-up of a person drinking a cup of coffee in the mountains on a snowy day
Coffee

Altitude: The Hidden Factor in Coffee Preparation

June 8, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Altitude: The Hidden Factor in Coffee Preparation

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 […]

A barista pours water into a cup of coffee
Coffee

Something in the Water—How Water Chemistry Impacts the Taste of Coffee

May 12, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Something in the Water—How Water Chemistry Impacts the Taste of Coffee

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 […]

Ultrasound brewed coffee in a lab
Coffee

Ultrasound is Changing the Cold Brew Game

May 5, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Ultrasound is Changing the Cold Brew Game

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 […]

A shot of espresso is pulled from an espresso machine into a coffee cup.
Coffee

Make the Most of Your Daily Cup: How to Drink Coffee the “Right” Way

April 30, 2026 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Make the Most of Your Daily Cup: How to Drink Coffee the “Right” Way

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 […]

Coffee Mkulima: A row of coffee seedlings
Coffee

Coffee Mkulima: The Digital Platform Transforming Coffee Farming in Kenya

April 23, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Coffee Mkulima: The Digital Platform Transforming Coffee Farming in Kenya

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 […]

Deforestation: A sack of coffee cherries is poured into a wagon
Environment

Grounds for Relief?—New Study Shows Coffee Accounts for Just 1% of Agriculture-Driven Deforestation

April 8, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Grounds for Relief?—New Study Shows Coffee Accounts for Just 1% of Agriculture-Driven Deforestation

Recent research shows that, when it comes to global deforestation, coffee is far from the primary culprit. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Mariela Ferbo For years, the coffee industry has operated […]

Yunnan coffee: A coffee plant growing
News

Is Fruit Rot Threatening Yunnan Coffee Production?: The Science Behind It + What It Means for Buyers

April 2, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Is Fruit Rot Threatening Yunnan Coffee Production?: The Science Behind It + What It Means for Buyers

The first case of Fusarium coffeibaccae, a fruit-rotting pathogen, has been reported on coffee plants in Yunnan, China—but how will it impact the supply chain? BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Dang […]

A blue banner reads "The Insider; Headlines from the Coffee Industry." In the background are rows of coffee beans
News

The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

February 20, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle World Coffee Research & CIAT Launch Data Platform for Climate-Smart Coffee Tree Replanting Global warming and aging coffee […]

Frozen coffee: A close-up of a hand holding green coffee beans.
Coffee

Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer

February 11, 2026 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer

Would you try coffee that was harvested ten years ago? Roasters are experimenting with freezing green coffee, unlocking new possibilities for quality preservation. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photo by George Dagerotip We’re all […]

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