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Why Your Coffee’s Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade

August 6, 2026 Comments Off on Why Your Coffee’s Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade

New specifications around jute bags in food packaging aim to keep mineral oil contamination out of your morning brew. BY [...]
Coffee Confessionals: The Café Combating Los Angeles’ Loneliness Epidemic

August 5, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Confessionals: The Café Combating Los Angeles’ Loneliness Epidemic

In a place where interactions are often transactional, one café has set out to make connection authentic again. BY EMILY [...]
The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin

August 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin

One young farmer’s story shows why the future of coffee depends on creating opportunities at origin. BY LUIS MOJICA PEREZ [...]
Out Now: The August + September 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!

August 1, 2026 Comments Off on Out Now: The August + September 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!

In our August + September 2026 issue, we feature Emily Potter and Amélie Boulanger of Detroit, Mich. on the cover. [...]
Victory at The Barista League Asia: Surf Coffee Wins for the Second Year Running

July 31, 2026 Comments Off on Victory at The Barista League Asia: Surf Coffee Wins for the Second Year Running

Back in Tokyo, back on stage, and back on top—Vasilina Levina and Kirill Gorelov of Russia’s Surf Coffee made history [...]

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

July 30, 2026 Comments Off on Coffee Prices Are Up, But More Consumers Are Buying Whole-Bean Coffee Than Ever Before

Though coffee prices are at a peak, the Financial Times reports that whole-bean coffee sales are also rising, suggesting a [...]
Inside the International Women’s Coffee Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report

July 29, 2026 Comments Off on Inside the International Women’s Coffee Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report

In their 2025 annual report, the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) reflects on their work to close the gender gap [...]
China Sees Boom in Coffee Demand + Opens Market to African Producers

July 28, 2026 Comments Off on China Sees Boom in Coffee Demand + Opens Market to African Producers

With an expanded import policy, African coffee is gaining wider access to China’s growing coffee market. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA [...]
Will the FDA Ban Methylene Chloride in Decaf Coffee? The Industry is Awaiting a Decision

July 27, 2026 Comments Off on Will the FDA Ban Methylene Chloride in Decaf Coffee? The Industry is Awaiting a Decision

The FDA has now closed public comment on the usage of methylene chloride in the coffee decaffeination process, with a [...]
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

July 24, 2026 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 Weber Workshops’ Unibasket® [...]

Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter of the U.S. Coffee Championships

July 23, 2026 Comments Off on Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter of the U.S. Coffee Championships

After an exciting year of competition, we get an inside look at what’s next for the U.S. Coffee Championships in [...]
A Deep Dive into Brussels’ Coffee History + Top Shops to Visit in the City

July 22, 2026 Comments Off on A Deep Dive into Brussels’ Coffee History + Top Shops to Visit in the City
How to Foster a Positive Work Environment: The Leadership Skills Needed to Succeed Beyond the Bar

July 21, 2026 Comments Off on How to Foster a Positive Work Environment: The Leadership Skills Needed to Succeed Beyond the Bar
Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60

July 20, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60
4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Davis, California

July 17, 2026 Comments Off on 4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Davis, California
The Women Leading the Coffee Equipment-Service Trade

July 16, 2026 Comments Off on The Women Leading the Coffee Equipment-Service Trade
Empowering Deaf Baristas in Cape Town with I Love Coffee Group

July 15, 2026 Comments Off on Empowering Deaf Baristas in Cape Town with I Love Coffee Group

Uganda is Making Waves in the Specialty-Coffee Scene

July 14, 2026 Comments Off on Uganda is Making Waves in the Specialty-Coffee Scene

Long overlooked in the specialty sector, Ugandan coffee producers broke records at a Mountain Harvest auction earlier this month. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Mountain Harvest What to know: From July [...]
How Raised Drying Beds Are Improving Coffee Quality in Kenya

July 13, 2026 Comments Off on How Raised Drying Beds Are Improving Coffee Quality in Kenya
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

July 10, 2026 Comments Off on The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Highlights from World of Coffee Brussels 2026: Part Two

July 9, 2026 Comments Off on Highlights from World of Coffee Brussels 2026: Part Two
Highlights from World of Coffee Brussels 2026: Part One

July 8, 2026 Comments Off on Highlights from World of Coffee Brussels 2026: Part One
Summertime in Sapporo: 3 City Center Cafés to Check Out

July 7, 2026 Comments Off on Summertime in Sapporo: 3 City Center Cafés to Check Out
Transforming Kenyan Coffee into Wellness Products With Doris Obondo

July 6, 2026 Comments Off on Transforming Kenyan Coffee into Wellness Products With Doris Obondo

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

July 22, 2026 Comments Off on A Deep Dive into Brussels’ Coffee History + Top Shops to Visit in the City

An unfiltered look at Belgium’s colonial history + specialty-coffee culture in the country’s capital. BY ISABELLE MANI BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE [...]
4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Davis, California

July 17, 2026 Comments Off on 4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Davis, California
Summertime in Sapporo: 3 City Center Cafés to Check Out

July 7, 2026 Comments Off on Summertime in Sapporo: 3 City Center Cafés to Check Out
4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Surin, Thailand

June 30, 2026 Comments Off on 4 Cool Cafés to Check Out in Surin, Thailand
6 Cool Cafés to Visit in Varkala Beach, Kerala, India

June 11, 2026 Comments Off on 6 Cool Cafés to Visit in Varkala Beach, Kerala, India

Summer Drink Roundup 2026: What Barista Magazine Readers Are Sipping This Season

June 16, 2026 Comments Off on Summer Drink Roundup 2026: What Barista Magazine Readers Are Sipping This Season

We asked our online readers what beverages they’re cooling down with this summer—and today, we’re sharing some of our favorites. [...]
Step into Spring: Fun + Easy Drink Inspiration for the Season

April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Step into Spring: Fun + Easy Drink Inspiration for the Season
Palm Sugar & Soul—How One Indonesian Recipe is Taking the World by Storm

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Palm Sugar & Soul—How One Indonesian Recipe is Taking the World by Storm
How to Liven Up Café Drinks Without Relying on Sweeteners

April 16, 2026 Comments Off on How to Liven Up Café Drinks Without Relying on Sweeteners
Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas

Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60

July 20, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60

A familiar shape, a radically different interior: Hario’s NEO is the V60 you already know, reimagined from the inside out. [...]
Test Drive: The LIGRE Siji Espresso Grinder

May 27, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The LIGRE Siji Espresso Grinder
Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn

May 19, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn
Test Drive: The IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro Portable Espresso Machine

May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro Portable Espresso Machine
Test Drive: The emanuale

March 12, 2026 Comments Off on Test Drive: The emanuale

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Why Your Coffee’s Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade

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The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin

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Victory at The Barista League Asia: Surf Coffee Wins for the Second Year Running

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

Inside the International Women’s Coffee Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report

China Sees Boom in Coffee Demand + Opens Market to African Producers

Will the FDA Ban Methylene Chloride in Decaf Coffee? The Industry is Awaiting a Decision

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Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter of the U.S. Coffee Championships

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

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Test Drive: The Hario NEO—The Latest Upgrade to the V60

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