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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Cup of Excellence

Quality Shines at Cup of Excellence Nicaragua

Four coffees of 90+ points highlighted the 2021 incarnation of the annual event. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Alliance for Coffee Excellence Cup of Excellence (CoE), the competition organized by the nonprofit […]

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Roasting

Sumiyaki Coffee: Roasting Powered by Charcoal

Charcoal-roasted coffee takes smoky tasting notes literally. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Japanese Coffee Co. Many coffee lovers have preferences for fruit, acidity, and brightness in their daily brews, but there are […]

A closeup of taro plants. They are brown, rigid, and thick.
Food and Drink

Know Your Ingredients: Taro

These days, you can find taro gracing the menus of restaurants, boba shops, and coffeehouses alike—but the sweet root has a legacy that can be traced back as far as 2,500 years. BY EMILY JOY […]