Coffee Lover

On the cusp of the new year, we’ve got café owners covered with advice on profiting from merch sales, distinguishing yourself with a signature coffee blend, and much more in the new issue! BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE How is it already the end of 2023? We love reflecting on the accomplishments of the global coffee […]

Join us as we spotlight more LGBTQ+-owned cafés in the 50 states. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image by Freepik In our “Highlighting Queer-Owned Cafés Across the U.S.” article series, we’re spotlighting one LGBTQ+-owned coffee shop in each of the 50 states. Check out parts one, two, and three to catch up, and

We try out the new C60 Barracuda, with improved burrs and steel body. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti As is the case for many, my daily coffee routine is largely made possible by my coffee grinders. Both are made by the German company Comandante: Mando (nicknamed by me), the lightweight

BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Gianni Cassatini (center) with the finalists of the 2016 World Barista Championship in Dublin, Ireland. From left: Ben Put (Canada); Charlotte (nee Malaval) Corra (France); Yoshikazu Iwase (Japan); Berg Wu (Taiwan); Lem Butler (USA); and Lex Wenneker (Netherlands). Photo by Kenneth R. Olson. If it feels like Gianni Cassatini has been

At the Ordna Event Agency’s recent High Density 2023 event, the concept of ’origin’ extended beyond borders through impactful discussions, celebration of diversity, and a commitment to positive change in the coffee community. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Ordna Event Agency Recently I immersed myself in insightful discussions at the much

The Hungarian capital is home to some of the most vibrant specialty café destinations in Eastern Europe; here is a short list of four coffee spots. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Anna Hunko via Unsplash Budapest, the capital of Hungary, has become one of Eastern Europe’s most visited capitals in recent

Cinnamon is a common ingredient in café beverages, and the history of its cultivation and trade can be traced back thousands of years. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay Cinnamon and coffee: This love story is a tale as old as time. Commonly known as an ingredient in chai and

We continue our series on queer-owned cafés across the 50 states, exploring shops in the Northeast, Midwest, and beyond. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Daniel James via Unsplash In this article series, we’re showcasing our favorite queer-owned cafés, one for each U.S. state. Read on to discover more noteworthy cafés, and

We continue our look at the barista’s role in an automated coffee landscape. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Roasting Plant In part one of this article, we discussed the tension between human artistry and the introduction of advanced technology in the coffee-making process. Today, we’ll discuss the seemingly contradictory concepts of

In today’s article, we navigate the barista’s role in an automated coffee landscape. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Roasting Plant In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift toward embracing automation in various sectors. In many industries, businesses have been prompted to reevaluate their

Join us as we explore even more queer-owned cafés across the 50 states. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay Welcome to part two of our series “Highlighting Queer-Owned Cafes Across the U.S.,” in which we spotlight one of our favorite queer-owned coffeehouses in each of the 50 states. Click here

The capital city of Estonia is full of picturesque historical sites, but many special cafés also are waiting to be discovered here. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Tallinn, Estonia’s capital and most populous city, is world famous for its Old Town historical center, a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized

This time of year, chocolate is everywhere you look—but the story of cacao goes back thousands of years, starting with the ancient cultures of South America. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay With the holidays upon us, we’ve all probably been consuming our fair share of chocolate. But the history

We get a glimpse into Carlos’ coffee journey and learn what inspired him to write a book about the lives of coffee producers in Colombia. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Ana Gómez During my visit to Colombia last year, I had the privilege of meeting Alejandro and Carlos Ospina Marulanda. The brothers

Next week, The Barista League will once again host High Density, a coffee conference for everyone, free on YouTube. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of The Barista League After two successful years, The Barista League is returning with the third High Density, a free conference that has something for everyone in the

Join us as we highlight one queer-owned coffee shop in each of the 50 states! BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Anastasiia Chepinska via Unsplash It’s not Pride Month, but there’s still ample opportunity to support queer-owned businesses all year long—no matter where you are! Join us as we tour the 50

Amsterdam—once famous mainly for its “coffeeshops“ that specialized in something other than coffee—is now also recognized as one of the capitals of specialty coffee. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Max van den Oetelaar via Unsplash Amsterdam is an incredible city to explore, with all its canals and bridges, atmospheric museums, and

The newly launched Center for Circular Economy in Coffee proposes a pre-competitive approach to industry challenges. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover photo by Markus Winkler via Pexels During this year’s World Coffee Conference (WCC 2023) organized by the International Coffee Organization in Bengaluru, India, the topics of sustainability and circular economy were at the

We try out the new Flow Control Filter Cap from AeroPress, including testing it out to brew espresso. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti I’ve been a big fan of the AeroPress since the beginning of my career in the coffee world. I still remember the moment I finally bought one,

Native to China, jujube is a superfruit with a multitude of nutritional benefits. We explore its history, how it’s cultivated, and ways cafés are using it in their menus. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Mona Mok via Unsplash Also known as the Chinese date or red date, jujube has been a