Key takeaways When it comes to extracting excellent espresso, baristas rightly focus on variables like grind size, dose, yield, water temperature, and pressure profiling. Yet two components that sit at the centre of every extraction rarely get the attention they deserve: the filter basket and the shower screen. “The shower screen and the filter basket […]
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As grinders become smarter, with more advanced features and interfaces, an important question emerges: Are they actually meeting baristas' needs?
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Key takeaways Coffee shops have changed considerably over the last decade. Menus have become more complex, hiring and retaining skilled staff has become harder, and customers are more informed and demanding. Inevitably, this places more pressure on baristas than ever before. “Today, customers know much more about coffee than they did just five years ago,” […]
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Key takeaways Competitions like the World Barista Championship have always rewarded innovation and excellence. Since its debut in Monte Carlo in 2000, the competition has become one of the coffee industry’s biggest and most anticipated events. Over the last 25 editions, the competition has grown in prestige. Baristas often showcase advanced-processed Geshas, “rediscovered” varieties, and […]
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HospoNEXT is a free hospitality show with exhibits, activations, and a content stage aimed at on-premise staff.
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Key takeaways The espresso martini is perhaps the quintessential coffee cocktail. It has undergone a reinvention in recent years, including a Parmesan cheese-infused version – signalling a new era for the iconic drink. But for coffee shop owners considering a cocktail menu, the espresso martini is only the beginning. A growing number of cafés are […]
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Key takeaways Competitions, most notably the World Barista Championship (WBC), are best known for showcasing rare coffees, precise extraction techniques, and an attention to detail that defines specialty coffee. But there is another element to competitions that tends to receive less attention: hospitality. How a barista guides the judges through their routine, manages their presence […]
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Key takeaways Walk into almost any specialty coffee shop today, and you will find a setup that would have seemed futuristic just a decade ago. Espresso machines now come with pressure profiling, cloud connectivity, and precision temperature control as standard. Automated single-serve pour over systems, meanwhile, offer unmatched consistency and customisation. Yet for years, the […]
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Key takeaways Water is the invisible foundation of pour over coffee. Once overlooked, baristas now can’t overstate how crucial its role in extraction truly is. “It awakens, carries, and elevates every nuance in coffee,” says Jordan Tachnakian, the 2024 World Cezve/Ibrik Champion and the head of quality at Terres de Café, the French National Winner […]
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Key takeaways Pre-batching espresso appears to be a simple yet revolutionary idea: Pull shots ahead of time, store them in a chilled container, and serve to order. Kirk Pearson, the owner of Melbourne’s Project Zero Coffee and host of The Coffee Show with Kirk, has been serving pre-batched espresso (exclusively for milk drinks) at the […]
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Key takeaways Coffee shops operate in a fundamentally different landscape than they did just five years ago. Customer expectations have evolved beyond coffee quality to encompass speed, convenience, and personalised experiences. Meanwhile, café owners face mounting pressures: tighter profit margins, increased operational complexity, and competition from both independents and chains. In response,…
Key takeaways The USDA’s latest report predicts that global coffee production and consumption will both reach record highs in 2025/26. Production is estimated at 178.8 million bags, a 2% increase on the previous year, while consumption is forecast to grow by 1.3% to 173.9 million bags. Despite rising coffee prices globally, specialty consumption continues to […]
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