Coffee Lover

With 2024 just around the corner, we reminisce about our most-viewed articles of the last year, which include some blasts from the past. STAFF REPORTSBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Rodion Kutsaiev Wow, it’s the end of 2023 already! We can hardly believe it’s here, but time marches on. It’s been a year full of

We continue our visit of the seven rooms at MUMAC to learn more about the fascinating history of espresso machines. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Tanya Nanetti Yesterday, we visited the first three rooms of MUMAC, where early espresso machine designs delighted with their vintage looks and antique technology. Today, we’re

On the outskirts of Milan, coffee lovers can find MUMAC, an espresso machine museum. We visited its seven rooms to learn more about the fascinating history of espresso machines. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti After our recent visit to the La Marzocco Academy, we had the chance to double our

Thailand‘s capital is home to a vibrant specialty coffee scene with more than 250 cafés and roasters. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo by David Gardiner via Unsplash Bangkok can be a complicated city. It’s crowded, gritty, and hot and humid 24/7. But for travelers open to exploring and fully immersing themselves in

From Los Angeles to Kansas City all the way to the Philippines, there’s no shortage of creative beverages this winter season—and we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Natalie Behn via Unsplash Whether or not the area you live in is experiencing a “real”

We conclude our series spotlighting one queer-run coffee shop in each of the 50 states. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Allison Saeng via Unsplash It’s been several weeks since we first began this series, and what a journey it’s been! This is our final installment of “Highlighting Queer-Owned Cafés Across the

Popular throughout South Asian, Arab, and European traditions, cardamom brings beautiful flavor and aroma to coffee—and its history can be traced back thousands of years. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by The Matter of Food sourced via Unsplash Aromatic, floral, and peppery, cardamom is an integral part of South Asian and Arab

We attended the recent summit, exploring the dynamic landscape where coffee prices meet technological innovation. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Diego Catto via Unsplash Attending Digital Coffee Future’s “Coffee Prices and Technology Summit: Trends, Margins and Pay Gap” in October was a revelation, immersing me in the complex landscape where coffee

We finish our conversation with the U.S. roasting champ who recently placed third at the World Coffee Roasting Championship in Taiwan. Photos courtesy of World Coffee Events Andrew Coe spent this summer relocating from Portland, Ore., to St. George, Utah, as we discussed in the first part of our interview with him on Friday. While

The Utah-based coffee roaster discusses how he prepared for last month’s World Coffee Roasting Championship in Taiwan, where he placed third. Featured photo courtesy of World Coffee Events This has been an eventful year for Andrew Coe. The coffee professional who owns Elevator Coffee Co. in Portland, Ore., moved from Portland to St. George, Utah,

South Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah are some of our stops as we continue to explore more queer-owned coffee shops across the 50 states! BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Amy Shamblen via Unsplash This is part six of “Highlighting Queer-Owned Cafés Across the U.S.,” in which we’re spotlighting one queer-fronted coffee shop

The seventh annual San Francisco Coffee Festival took place last month at the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Eddie P. Gomez The San Francisco Coffee Festival celebrates coffee culture with food, crafts, and a parade of activities. At the 2023 event, which took place

Today, we immerse ourselves in the ever-expanding universe of co-roasting spaces, where shared expertise and collaborative spirit converge. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Criteria Coffee In the ever-evolving landscape of independent coffee roasting, a notable trend has emerged: the rise of co-roasting spaces. These shared workspaces have become increasingly popular, offering

On the outskirts of Florence, La Marzocco’s Accademia del caffè espresso welcomes guests to the historic factory turned coffee academy. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti I recently took a trip to Italy to finally make a long-awaited visit to La Marzocco Academy, or Accademia del caffè espresso, on the outskirts

We explore one of Medellín’s first specialty shops, which brings coffee straight from farms throughout Colombia.   BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek  Vast mountain landscapes, rich jungles, bustling cities, and a strong presence in the coffee industry—Colombia is a majestic gem, with its microclimates and remarkable cities. Bogotá is chic, sprawling,

We continue this series, uncovering queer-owned gems in the South, the West, and beyond. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE This is the fifth part of an article series in which we spotlight one queer-owned café shop in each of the 50 states. Be sure to check out parts one, two, three, and four, and

Created by Sydney-based architect Andrew Chung, Best Cafe Designs showcases creatively constructed coffee shops from around the world. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Best Cafe Designs An architect by trade, Andrew Chung always has his eye trained on the design of the spaces he inhabits. And because he lives in Sydney, Australia—one

BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of World Coffee Research  In the realm of coffee-industry research, World Coffee Research (WCR), a leading organization dedicated to advancing coffee science and sustainability, has made significant strides this year. In May, they launched an expanded Robusta Variety Catalog, building on the success of their Arabica Variety Catalog.  

Pull Caffé is keeping it old school with the world’s oldest wood-fire roaster in operation. BY RACHEL PINSKYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Rachel Pinsky Todd Millar, owner of Pull Caffé in Yacolt, Wash., dreamed of owning a historic Probat roaster for decades. In the early 2000s, when the internet allowed him to search the planet