Want to level up your iced coffees at home? I did too, which is why I’ve been trial and erroring many different tactics over the years to perfect my set-up. From umming and arring over investing in one of the best iced coffee makers to deciding on cold brew vs espresso, it’s been a journey.

Back in March, Barista Brewtality took top honors at The Barista League: Europe. We sat down with Eline Ferket and Luisa Leitner to catch up and talk strategy, nerves, and what’s next. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of The Barista League This year, The Barista League came back bigger than ever before. For 2025,

As we enter the height of summer, remember to stay hydrated and out of the sun – and what better way to replenish your energy than with an iced coffee or two at one of these new cafes around town? From Hong Kong Island to the New Territories, coffee lovers have plenty of new spots

Pictured is the well-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning for Alexandra Kay’s new cafe known as The Coffee Girl at 219 S. Main Street in Waterloo.   Downtown Waterloo was abuzz Thursday as the community welcomed a particularly high-profile business with The Coffee Girl, a cafe created by hometown popular country artist Alexandra Kay. With hundreds

QUICK SUMMARY Cuisinart has launched the Freeze Ease Ice Cream Maker. Priced at £149.99 / $349.99, the Cuisinart Freeze Ease Ice Cream Maker has plenty of programmes, and doesn’t require pre-freezing, thanks to its built-in compressor. Watch out Ninja – Cuisinart has just launched its latest ice cream maker, and it could give the Ninja

At the NūStory Coffee roastery in Nixa, Missouri. All images courtesy of Nūstory.   A coffee roasting company based in southwestern Missouri called NūStory Coffee recently launched with a distinct focus on high-quality coffees from Guatemala. Based just south of Springfield in Nixa, the coffee company’s own origin story begins with its founders Graham and

Got plans for Hong Kong’s July 1 public holiday next week? If you’re looking for a place to go, here are five cute cafes in which to spend the afternoon, offering things like Jellycat-themed sets and DIY painted cakes. Read on to find out more. 1. Ukiyo British soft-toy brand Jellycat has become very popular

A cafe in southwestern China has been thrust into the limelight thanks to its newly launched coffee, which is made with cooked pork intestines. The unconventional drink sold in the coffee shop in Jiangyou, a small city in Sichuan province, includes latte mixed with cooked pork intestine liquid and chitterlings, The Cover reported. It sells

Fresh off of the heels of the Amsterdam Coffee Fest, we explore some new faces in the city’s café scene. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Javier Melpri A couple of years ago, we highlighted four of Amsterdam’s coolest roasters, and now we’re back to spend a few days searching for visit-worthy coffee

A new genetics study found that drinking instant coffee may significantly increase the risk of developing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Published in the Wiley journal Food Science & Nutrition and led by a research team from multiple universities in China, the study found no such

According to a recent report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global coffee machines market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.10% during the forecast period of 2025-2034. Driven by consumers’ evolving tastes and rising expectations for premium coffee experiences, the market is projected to witness substantial expansion by 2034. Coffee machines, from

A modern interpretation of Vietnam’s traditional phin filter, the Phinoi made its debut last month at World of Coffee Jakarta. Today, we’re giving it a go. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Vasileia Fanarioti Can a modern phin filter reinvent how we experience Vietnamese coffee? That’s the question posed by the Phinoi, a strikingly

Today’s best CASABREWS Espresso Machine CM5418 deals When it comes to coffee, I’m pretty picky – not just about flavor, but about what my machine is made from. After speaking to toxicologists and medical experts about plastic coatings and mystery metals, I’ve been on the lookout for the best non-toxic coffee makers made without BPA

The prices Monday in the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak, Gia Lai and Kon Tum were 30% down from the peak of VND135,000 in March. Prices have been tumbling both globally and in Vietnam in recent months. Robusta for September delivery is now trading at $3,737 per ton and Arabica at $6,950. Brazil, the

On a budget? The long and short of it is that the Ninja Luxe Café is far better value for money than the Pro. It offers all the brilliant 4-in-1 brewing you could need, but you will have to hand-tamp your portafilter and the milk jug won’t offer enough space for two drinks in one.

It’s been a fantastic year for coffee-lovers so far, and if you’ve been thinking about investing in a new espresso machine, you’ll be spoilt for choice. I’ve tested a new coffee maker every month here at TechRadar, and I’ve been truly impressed by what I’ve seen. Cold-brewing has been the standout feature for a lot

illy X3 X-CAPS Coffee Machine deals Illy thinks about coffee in a way other brands often don’t. And I love it. Their machines range from models smaller than a pint of milk to beautifully retro designs that bring personality to the countertop. Now, they’ve added another standout to the line-up: the illy X3. If you

A countertop gadget that pulls drinking water from kitchen humidity and whips up a coffee with it might sound like something from The Jetsons. Yet, Kara Water’s Kara Pod, revealed at CES 2025, managed to pulls if off. This two-in-one marvel, serving as both a water dispenser and a pod coffee maker, aims to shake

Is coffee a health drink? While we’ve seen some interesting and often polarizing reports about just how healthy coffee is over the years, one thing appears to remain clear: there are some health benefits to drinking coffee. However, researchers say that just how good or bad it is for you can all depend on how

Join us for our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Panama’s Hacienda La Esmeralda Breaks Coffee World Records at Best of Panama Competition Hacienda La Esmeralda’s El Velo farm won first place in the varietal category at Best of Panama with a Laurina. Photo courtesy