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Title headline says new report looks at COVID-19's effect on specialty coffee purchases.

New Report Analyzes COVID-19’s Effect on Specialty-Coffee Purchases

April 16, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The team behind the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide focuses on the impact of the pandemic in new industry tool. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide In the past […]

A night time scene of the top of a volcano erupting. A single stream of lava drips out the top.

Growing Coffee in Volcanic Regions

March 19, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

We explore how volcanoes benefit coffee cultivation, and what life is like for farmers living in these regions. BY EMILY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo sourced from Unsplash The coffee industry has long […]

Coffee Cocktails with Kostas Kaperonis

March 10, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

We chat with the Greek coffee professional about his new book, his love for coffee, and his favorite coffee cocktail recipes. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Kostas Kaperonis; cover photo by @shotsoflouis […]

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Three Pillars of Roasting for Cutbow Coffee’s Paul Gallegos

February 15, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

We learn how New Mexico native Paul Gallegos creates and sustains his philosophies. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos provided by Alexa Romano Before the sun rises, before cars accumulate on the freeway, […]

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Coffee in the Philippines Part 2: Producers Facing Climate Crisis

February 12, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off

Filipino coffee producers are addressing and adapting to climate change. BY EMILY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Matt Lapid From the editor: This is the second part in a series on […]

This is a picture of a soap bar made with coffee grounds. It is sitting on a wooden counter wrapped in cardboard packaging.

Coffee Bar Seattle Lathers Up with Local Grounds

January 29, 2021 Mark Van Streefkerk Comments Off

A soap-making startup gives life to coffee grounds. BY MARK VAN STREEFKERKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Kyle Anderson Seattle is well-known for its tech companies, startups, eco-consciousness, and of course, coffee. When Kyle Anderson, […]

This is a text box that reads, Price Guide Returns for Third Edition.

Industry-Driven Green-Coffee Price Guide Returns for Third Edition

January 26, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide’s latest version collects contract data from 81 roasters, importers, exporters, cooperatives, and producers from 20 different countries. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Images courtesy of Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide At […]

A producer in Timor Leste picks coffee cherries from the plant.

Coffee from Timor-Leste

January 19, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

Here’s what you need to know about this Southeast Asian nation and its coffee-growing history. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos provided by Sucafina Specialty Amongst the Southeast Asian countries that grow coffee, Indonesia, Vietnam, […]

Spraying Your Coffee Beans

January 15, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

In a recent YouTube video, James Hoffmann addresses the re-popularized method of spraying coffee with water. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Tyler Nix for Unsplash As we continue to experiment, innovate, and […]

Indigenous Coffee Roasters in the U.S.

January 7, 2021 Mark Van Streefkerk Comments Off

A list of Native-owned coffee roasters you can support today. BY MARK VAN STREEFKERKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Do you know whose land you’re on? Acknowledging the Indigenous people of the lands we live on is an […]