A closeup of a caffeine crawl mug that is smiling.
Art

Coffee & Design: Jason Burton

We spoke with graphic designer Jason Burton, the mind behind one of the industry’s most beloved events: Caffeine Crawl. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Jason Burton Caffeine Crawl is […]

A closeup of a charcoal that is lit. It is dark in the photo.
Food and Drink

Know Your Ingredients: Charcoal

Visually striking, charcoal is one of the latest trends in the coffee world—but is it safe to consume? BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo sourced from Unsplash In recent years, the […]

A set of pandan desserts sit on trays with a white sheet as a background. They are cups holding an array of tan, white, and green gelatins.
Food and Drink

Know Your Ingredients: Pandan

We take a look at the uses of this aromatic Southeast Asian plant and its presence in desserts and beverages. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by An Nguyen sourced from Unsplash From the […]

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 […]