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Piyapat Lapteerawut, also known as Flook, won his third U.S. Latte Art Championship by drawing on his previous experience. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Piyapat “Flook“ Lapteerawut Though the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) […]

Experience Cambodia’s blossoming specialty-coffee scene at these three noteworthy spots: Kinyei Café, K’Trey K’Trok, and The Lab. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Awe-inspiring temples, incredible food, and sprawling landscapes filled with […]

In this in-depth “Test Drive,” we examine the new Rocket TCA machine’s design, performance, temperature control system, and real-world usability. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Vasileia Fanarioti Rocket Espresso has long been a […]

The three-day event backed a movement to save a Brazilian coffee genetic bank that is currently under threat. BY ISABELLE MANIBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Brazil Specialty Coffee Association The Agronomic Institute of […]

In his sixth year competing and fourth time in the finals, Kay Cheon broke through to become the newest U.S. Barista Champion. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Onyx Coffee Lab In […]

In our April + May 2025 issue, we celebrate our 20th anniversary with Wendelien van Bunnik and positivity! Also included: articles on matcha, how to be a good manager, Puerto Rican coffee culture, crafting bar […]

In his sixth year competing and fourth time in the finals, Kay Cheon broke through to become the newest U.S. Barista Champion. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Onyx Coffee Lab In […]

Join us for our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Millie Bobby Brown Releases Ready-to-Drink Iced Lattes Florence by Mills Coffee, owned by “Stranger Things“ […]

To close out Women’s History Month, we highlight more women-led coffee companies to support any time of year. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR In part one of this article, we shared a handful of women-led […]

From biodynamic cultivation in Junín to farm revitalization in Cajamarca, we explore the initiatives ensuring the long-term viability of Peruvian coffee. BY NORKA PERALTA LIÑÁNBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image courtesy of Plataforma Multiactor del Café […]

Join the Connecticut-based coffee shop this International Transgender Day of Visibility to raise funds for the trans and gender-expansive community. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Karollyne Videira Hubert International Transgender Day of […]

The Indianapolis-based coffee pro used a yeast-inoculated SL28 from Colombia to earn the title, advancing to the world competition in May. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Team Indy When Justin Bull set […]

Whether you’re an espresso purist or an iced latte lover, your go-to coffee order may say more about you than you think. BY BRIANNA STEFANOBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Jakub Dziubak Coffee is more […]

Discover how BioCubaCafè is transforming Cuba’s coffee industry through sustainability, blockchain technology, and farmer empowerment. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Michele Curto Cuba’s coffee industry has a rich history, deeply intertwined with […]

Located in southern Thailand, the city of Phuket has a blossoming specialty-coffee scene. We explore four exceptional coffee shops in this vibrant locale. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Thailand is an […]

We continue our exploration of the specialty-coffee scene in Nebraska’s capital city. BY JON FERGUSONBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Oleg Ivanov On Monday, we introduced five of our favorite coffee shops in Lincoln, Neb., […]

Nebraska’s capital city is home to a number of cozy coffee shops. Today, we’re showcasing some of our favorites. BY JON FERGUSONBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image by Michal Parzuchowski For the last several years, Nebraska’s […]

Our recurring roundup of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Noma Restaurant Launches Monthly Coffee Subscription Copenhagen, Denmark’s world-renowned restaurant noma has announced the launch of their monthly […]

Welcome to the world of coffee on wheels! Join us for a caffeinated coast around the globe. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Yoshua Tanu After physical stores and coffee trucks, another […]

Does the Varia VS6 coffee grinder live up to the hype? Join us as we test it to find out. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Vasileia Fanarioti The world of coffee grinders is […]

Could Excelsa be the future of coffee? As global warming challenges arabica and robusta growth, the lesser-known species is gaining traction. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Olin Patterson In the landscape of […]

Antwerp, Belgium, is home to a vibrant specialty-café scene. Be sure to visit these four cool coffee shops on a weekend trip to the city. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Just […]

A list of women-led coffee companies to support this month and beyond. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona March is International Women’s History Month—and while there’s always room to celebrate […]

Industry veteran and coffee consultant Laila Ghambari shares her advice on how to build a sustainable business. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Laila Ghambari Yesterday, in part one of this article, we […]

We catch up with Laila to learn more about her journey of going from barista and coffee competitor to coffee consultant and entrepreneur. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Laila Ghambari Nowadays, most […]

Compatible with a wide range of brewing devices, including the AeroPress and V60, Precise Brew filters prove to be reliable and eco-friendly. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Vasileia Fanarioti Recently, I […]

We explore three specialty-coffee shops on the Big Island of Hawai’i. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Michaela Tomchek In part one of this article series, we began our adventure through the Big […]