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Food and Drink

Food Programs at Your Café

We learn about Chicago-based Back of the Yards’ menu, and get insight on starting a food program at your café. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Back of the Yards Like many aspects […]

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Technology

Blockchain Technology Powers Coffee & Cocoa

Longtime tech innovator IBM partners with agricultural nonprofits including Heifer International to offer blockchain data tracking for the coffee and cocoa industries. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Heifer International As digitized information […]

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10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Mo Maravilla

We talk to the owner of community-centric café Kindness & Mischief about the meaning of the shop’s name, the importance of collaboration, and much more. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Mo Maravilla […]

Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Bellman Stovetop Steamer

The Bellman stovetop steamer provides a cost-effective alternative for moka pot users, but can be expanded to accommodate other coffee brewers. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Katrina Yentch Last week, we explored how […]

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Events

SCA Announces New Green Coffee Summit

The two-day live virtual event aims to provide green coffee sellers and traders with neutral, actionable information. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Julian Andres for Unsplash Over the last year, the Specialty […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Cafelat Robot

The Cafelat Robot is a hand-crank espresso maker that adds some serious pressure to your home coffee setup. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Katrina Yentch I’ll admit, I’m pretty strictly a manual […]