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The show floor at the 2026 Paris Coffee Show

In France, Service is the New Specialty: A Recap of the 2026 Paris Coffee Show

September 22, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off

This year’s Paris Coffee Show made one thing clear: In France’s coffee industry right now, how you treat your customers matters more than what’s in the cup. BY SARAH CHARLES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by […]

A handful of whole coffee beans sits on a black marble countertop

Coffee Prices Are Up, But More Consumers Are Buying Whole-Bean Coffee Than Ever Before

July 30, 2026 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off

Though coffee prices are at a peak, the Financial Times reports that whole-bean coffee sales are also rising, suggesting a shift toward quality over quantity. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Anastasia […]

A bicyclist rides down a street in Brussels, Belgium.

A Deep Dive into Brussels’ Coffee History + Top Shops to Visit in the City

July 22, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off

An unfiltered look at Belgium’s colonial history + specialty-coffee culture in the country’s capital. BY ISABELLE MANI BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Isabelle Mani unless otherwise noted What to know: Before coffee became an espresso […]

Izolda and Max of Germany take home the win at The Barista League's Prague event

The Barista League Debuts Its New Format in Prague, and Izolda Zogranian + Max Hook Take the Win

April 27, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off

The coffee competition opened this year’s season in Prague with a reimagined format, and Germany’s Izolda Zogranian and Max Hook walked away as champions. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of The Barista […]

European drinks at New York cafes: A cappuccino sits on a saucer with a spoon on top of a marble table.

Experience European Coffee Traditions At These 6 New York City Cafés

April 9, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off

A look at the NYC coffeehouses embracing coffee rituals from Sweden, Italy, France, and more. BY SHAUN MELADY BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Shaun Melady New York City has many well-known coffee chains, but […]

Inside of Hotel Beograd, a cafe and roastery in Belgrade, Serbia, white walls are decorated with soft lighting and plants, and coffee tables sit next to benches decorated with red, ornate textiles.

Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend

February 17, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off

An inside look at the expanding coffee scene in Serbia’s capital city, plus four coffee shops worth visiting. BY JESSICA GOLDMAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Hotel Beograd It’s fair to say that […]

Inside of Kolo Coffee, a cafe in Berlin, a bright orange espresso machine sits on top of a coffee bar, where a barista works.

An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene

January 16, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off

Our 2026 guide to the specialty-coffee world of Berlin, Germany, featuring both newcomers and long-time local favorites. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek When planning to visit Germany, many think of […]

People line up for the Nordic Coffee Fest.

A Sneak Peek at Nordic Coffee Fest 2026

December 16, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

Held in Gothenburg, Sweden, the festival will feature 60+ exhibitors from 16 countries, with a Global Roasters Showcase, roasting competition, industry talks, and hands-on workshops. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Nordic […]

Nathalie Lao, founder of La Haut Coffee--a mobile coffee cart--rides a bicycle, pushing the coffee cart through the streets of Bordeaux

A Look at Là-Haut Coffee, the Bicycle Café Bringing Lao Coffee to Bordeaux

November 19, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

We speak with founder Hiy-Ling Nathalie Lao about Southeast Asian coffee, ethical sourcing, and the beauty in being mobile. BY SARAH CHARLESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Là-Haut Coffee In the heart of Bordeaux, France, […]

The outdoor patio of Taste Coffee & More, a cafe in Veneto, Italy.

Taste Coffee & More: A Labor of Love in the Heart of Veneto, Italy

September 23, 2025 baristamagazine Comments Off

We deepen our exploration of Italian specialty coffee culture with a look at standout café Taste Coffee & More. BY ISABELLE MANIBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Taste Coffee & More This feature is part […]