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 [...]
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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 [...]
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On the heels of her Austrian Brewers Cup win, the coffee competitor shares how she’s preparing for the world stage. BY MELINA DEVONEY BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Eline Ferket unless otherwise noted What [...]
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May the caffeine-sensitive crowd rejoice—decaf coffee is stepping out of the shadows once more. BY JOSEPH PHELAN FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Javier Molina What to know: In recent years, decaffeinated coffee has undergone [...]
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In an updated guide to San Francisco, we highlight the legacy roasters and quirky hideaways that define the city’s specialty-coffee scene. BY SONORA SLATERBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Joshua Earle. All other photos courtesy [...]
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As Turkey’s taste for specialty coffee accelerates, Uganda is positioning itself as a leading supplier through direct-trade partnerships. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo: H.E. Nusura Tiperu, Uganda’s Ambassador to Turkey, during a [...]
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In our June + July 2026 issue, we feature Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán of Guatemala on the cover. Also inside: How to Slay Summer, Automation for the People, Tech Talk, ‘One on One’ with [...]
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Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Cimbali Turns Heads With Two New Releases: Supera Fully Automatic Machine + Mazzer x Slayer Grinder From espresso [...]
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Where days are long and temps run high, these 7 coffee shops will keep you cool. BY MELINA DEVONEY BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Melina Devoney (Featured photo: Nice Dream in Yucca Valley, California) Specialty [...]
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Patented precision, award-winning design, and a few things worth noting. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of LIGRE What to know: A grinder is rarely the romantic purchase in a home espresso [...]
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It seems like everyone’s talking about sustainability—but are coffee consumers willing to pay more for it? BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Nicolas J. Leclercq What to know: Coffee has always been [...]
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The Chicago-based roaster shares why shifting away from Western-centric conversations will better the industry. BY JAXSON SCHOR FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Mikey Rinaldo unless otherwise noted What to know: As the founder of [...]
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Until May 22nd, the roastery is raising funds for holistic health programs for Black women—and to get involved, all you have to do is post on social media. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo courtesy of [...]
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As part of a broader push for economic sovereignty, West African nation Burkina Faso is embracing a 100% domestic coffee value chain—where everything, from farming to roasting, happens within the country. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA [...]
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A patented, award-winning home espresso machine with a radical design philosophy arrives with a lot to prove—and a price tag to match. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of LIGRE What to [...]
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Exciting sights from the third edition of World of Coffee Bangkok, hosted in Thailand, earlier this month. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Bhavi Patel What to know: When the Specialty Coffee Association [...]
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Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Representing Vietnam, Le Quang Cuong is Crowned 2026 World Cup Tasters Champion After three days of intense competition [...]
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Consumers have grown tired of the nondairy upcharge at cafés—but the issue may be bigger than the coffee industry. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Fahmi Fakhrudin What to know: In 2026, [...]
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We learn more about VA, the digital tool delivering crucial agronomic guidance to smallholder farmers in Africa. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Virtual Agronomist unless otherwise noted What to know: As [...]
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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 [...]
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New York-based tea company Dona takes a trip to Nicaragua, where they learn more about cultivating spices like turmeric, ginger, and cardamom. BY NAVDEEP KAUR FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Amy Rothstein What to know: [...]
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Looking for interior design inspiration? Look no further than these three L.A. coffee shops. BY MONICA MANANSALA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Cedric Letsch What to know: More often than not, people going out [...]
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This spring, cherry blossom is the star of café menus around the globe. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by David Brooke Martin What to know: Florals for spring are nothing new—but there’s [...]
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After learning how inaccessible clean water can be for communities in Burkina Faso, students in Tulsa have partnered with Topeca Coffee Roasters to construct what they call a “water oasis.” BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE [...]
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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 [...]
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Portable and Bluetooth compatible, the IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro promises to take on-the-go espresso to all-new levels. Today, we put it to the test. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of IKAPE. [...]
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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 [...]
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As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we share easy tips for building out the perfect springtime menu. BY JOSH RANK FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured illustration by Isip Xin What to know: Everyone loves the transition [...]
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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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Defne reflects on her work in barista market development and judging, and on shaping coffee culture in Türkiye and beyond. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Defne Ceyda Okay Defne Ceyda Okay’s [...]
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