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Utrecht, one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands, is home to a lively specialty-coffee scene. Here is a short list of cafés to visit as you wander the city’s alleys. BY TANYA NANETTI […]

We discover how Jérôme’s passion for specialty coffee and surfing inspired the creation of Mahalo Coffee Roasters. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Mahalo Coffee For those of us who work in coffee, […]

We continue our discussion on the intersection of specialty coffee and gentrification. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Welcome to part two of “Let’s Talk About: Gentrification,” an article series where we explore how specialty-coffee […]

We take a closer look at five of this season’s Advent calendars and what makes them unique. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Getty Images In the first part of this article, […]

December is fast approaching, and it seems that everywhere you look, there is a new Advent coffee calendar popping up on the market. We look into five of these great calendars. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR […]

In this article series we discuss the intersection of gentrification and specialty coffee, and share how café owners can be more aware of and proactive about the issue. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured […]

We try out OTTO by Goat Story, a contemporary ibrik brewer combining traditional coffee-making methods with modern design. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Vasileia Fanarioti Last year, in a bid to modernize […]

Now through November 30, Opo Coffee is accepting nominations for scholarships to the Opo Upside Scholar Program in 2025. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Opo Coffee Opo Coffee of Decatur, Ga., […]

In this insightful interview, Kat reflects on seven vibrant years of Coffee People, the decision to pause the zine, and the impact it has had on the coffee community.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover […]

The Bay Area coffee community is gearing up for the eighth edition of the San Francisco Coffee Festival; we explore some of the excitement planned. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of San […]

The software offers baristas real-time data to boost consistency, efficiency, and skill development. PAID PROMOTION BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Nikole Carrillo In an industry where precision and consistency are paramount, coffee professionals […]

The shadow of Halloween is upon us. Here are the spine-tingling delights being brewed at cafés across the cornfields. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Ksenia Yakovleva Greetings, ghouls, goblins, and goodies! […]

In October, the third edition of Canephorum brought the specialty-coffee community together in Berlin. BY ISABELLE MANISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Iris Wang Coffee professionals, scientists, and coffee lovers gathered in Berlin on […]

AeroPress Inc. has finally released the upgraded version of its beloved coffee press, the AeroPress Premium, constructed of glass, stainless steel and aluminum. We gave it a try. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos […]

We explore how origin trips can be shifted to foster more respect for both the coffee and the communities that produce it. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of the 3 Coffee Guys Traditionally, […]

The 2024 SCA Educator Summit Series will continue in Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Joshua Earle Following October’s Educator Summits in Philadelphia and Houston, the Specialty Coffee […]

Are all alt milks created equal? Should customers be up-charged for going nondairy? We answer these pressing questions with the help of Barista Magazine Online readers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

Veneto, the Italian region famous for Verona and Venice, is also home to a number of delicious specialty cafés. Here are five to visit in the area. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo […]

The first ever Cafexpo national coffee event, taking place March 21–22, 2025, will feature an exhibition hall, lectures, competitions, and more! FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of Cafexpo Cafexpo, a new and unique opportunity to […]

Recently, Coffee Project New York ventured into the instant coffee world. We give their new instant coffee pods a go. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Emily Joy Meneses Operating as a […]

The raffle will raise money for people in the coffee sector affected by Hurricane Helene destruction. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Wes Hicks  Among the many groups collecting funds and donations […]

We discover how Europe’s News & Coffee is merging specialty coffee with curated independent publications. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of News & Coffee In the vibrant streets of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and […]

How does drum roasting work? Daniel Horbat, founder and roaster of Sumo Coffee Roasters, explains everything there is to know about this classic roasting method. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Paulo […]

We hear about the Romanian non-coffee-pro competitor and learn his winning recipe. BY ISABELLE MANISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Matthew Machanda for World AeroPress Championship George Popescu of Romania made waves in the […]

Today, we’re spotlighting four Indigenous-operated coffee shops to support this Indigenous Peoples’ Day and beyond. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Star Village Coffee If you aren’t doing so already, today’s […]

We continue our series showcasing women artists working in specialty coffee. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured artwork courtesy of Veronica Velazquez-Aviles On Thursday we released part one of “Highlighting Women in Coffee Design,” […]

Get to know three of the many incredible women working in coffee design: Sondos Saleem, Rachel Becker, and Linda Gonzalez. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured artwork & photo courtesy of Sondos Saleem Though […]