A simple white cup of espresso on a white background.
Espresso

Stirring Crema: The Great Debate

Coffee professionals around the world have mixed opinions on the importance of crema in your espresso. BY TOBIAS ANDERSONSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Nathan Dumlao for Unsplash Let’s talk about crema—that […]

Alessandro is an Italian man in his 40s. He smiles with his teeth closed next to his championship kettle and book.
10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Alessandro Galtieri

We chat with the 2019 World Brewers Cup finalist about opening Aroma at the dawn of specialty coffee. BY TANYA NANETTISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Alessandro Galtieri Alessandro Galtieri is an endearingly odd […]

A closeup of the drip assist in the box.
Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: The Hario Drip Assist

Hario and 2013 World Barista Champ Pete Licata aim to create a solution to evening water dispersion with this handy new product. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos provided by Katrina Yentch It takes a […]

The VSSL hand grinder sits split apart on a picnic table outdoors. To the right is the already ground coffee in the chamber. In the middle is the grinding portion of the grinder and to the left is the handle.
Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: The VSSL Java Hand Grinder

One Canadian outdoors company makes a coffee hand grinder that will stand up to almost anything. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Josh Taves The coffee industry continues to expand its […]