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We join the journey of Laura, a retrofitted Citroën HY, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and explore the “world’s first coffee hotel.” BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Man Met Bril Koffie Picture this: a 1971 Citroën HY van, christened “Laura,“ retrofitted to electric perfection and armed with fine coffee gear. Last month, this

Like father, like son, like grandson—Jadakiss keeps it all in the family for his new grind.  BY RALPH BRISTOUTBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Kiss Café In the year that hip-hop is celebrating its 50-year anniversary, rap icon Jason “Jadakiss” Phillips is ringing in a milestone of his own. October 18, 2023, marked one year

It’s All Hallow’s Eve—time to lure thirsty victims to your infernal grounds with these delicious drink ideas. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo via Unsplash Trick or treat, my sweets! The end of spooky season is upon us, but there is time for one last hurrah before the ghosts and ghouls pack up

Cambridge, the British city famous for its university, is a beautiful, vibrant small town full of cafés. Here is a short list of specialty-coffee shops to visit on a daily adventure to explore the city. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Chris Boland via Unsplash Cambridge, U.K.—slightly smaller in population than its

The pumpkin is an integral part of American autumn, but its domestication in the Americas dates back thousands of years. We uncover the story of the pumpkin, starting at a time far before colonization. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Matt Eberle via Unsplash Harvested in October, the pumpkin is synonymous with

Nine national champions vied for the international title in Madrid, Spain, this month. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Licor 43 Madrid, the city lauded as the most important in Spain for mixology, played host last week to the Licor 43 Bartenders & Baristas Challenge, known globally as the pinnacle event in coffee cocktails.

HOSTMilano, held every two years, is the world’s largest hospitality expo, with a huge presence from the coffee industry. This October, we got a chance to check out this smorgasbord of innovation, technology, and good times with coffee folks from all over the world. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by J. Marie Carlan

Coffee Collective’s book The Fundamentals of Excellent Coffee is now available in English, in an updated and revised edition that covers classic coffee topics in an interesting and personal way. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti In my decade of being in love with specialty coffee, I’ve had the opportunity to

We continue our look at the history behind the traditional autumn spice blend, and how its often violent procurement affected the inhabitants of the Spice Islands. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Marion Botella via Unsplash In this series, we’re uncovering the South and Southeast Asian roots of the well-known holiday

At these shops, characters and universes come to life over coffee. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Ilse Orsel via Unsplash Picture yourself sipping a cappuccino in a café straight out of your favorite novel or movie. From Tolkien’s Middle-earth to the wizarding world of Harry Potter, there’s an exciting crop of coffee

If you’ve ever heard the legend of the goat farmer whose goats ran wild after consuming a strange red fruit, you have already — perhaps unknowingly — been introduced to the widely recognized birthplace of the coffee bean: Ethiopia. This history of coffee in Ethiopia dates back to the 9th century and quickly became and

Though it’s synonymous with the American holiday season, pumpkin spice is rooted in the Global South, with ingredients traceable to South and Southeast Asia. Today, we look at its journey around the world. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Niklas Tidbury via Unsplash Harvested in October, the pumpkin is synonymous with

Finns love coffee, and as you explore Helsinki, you’re never too far from your next caffeine fix. Here is a short list of specialty cafés not to be missed when visiting the city. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Julius Jansson on Unsplash One’s first time in Helsinki, Finland, can be a

We talk to the organizers and first champion of the inaugural AeroPress championship in the Central American country. BY YKER VALERIOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Agua y Tiempo Costa Rica is famous for its volcanoes, its seductive coastline and, of course, its top-quality coffee. The Costa Rican volcanic terroir, steep mountains, and generous

Four baristas have reimagined what hot cocoa drinks can be for the Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Challenge; now you can pick the winner! BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Step to the side, pumpkin spice lattes and gingerbread cappuccinos—how about some original hot cocoa recipes to brighten your fall and winter menus? The four participants were asked to

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I was walking past a familiar park yesterday when I saw the sun beam on the trees in such a way where the trees appeared almost golden. There were leaves falling down, slowly. On the ground, leaves blew around. I heard the occasional crunch as leaves ran along the concrete of the street on which

Welcome sign at Finca El Divisi in Colombia’s Huila Department. Courtesy of Chromatic Coffee. I’ll start with a familiar story. Around 2004, a Panama coffee farmer, Price Peterson, found a field of coffee trees growing on his property that was different in appearance from other trees. He entered the coffee from those trees as a

Perhaps only I could be listening to a podcast introduction and think, as the sun is rising, “I should write a blog post about a phrase I heard.” The phrase was “Or wherever you get your podcasts”, likely a familiar refrain for those of you who have listened to a few different podcasts. I was