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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 […]

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Coffee

Growing Coffee in Volcanic Regions

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 […]