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The leading global trade magazine for the specialty coffee community. Read daily content at baristamagazine.com. Get the print magazine delivered six times per year or read the digital edition for free. Serving People Serving Coffee since 2005.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 9h
"Real impact requires not only proper venue infrastructure, but for showgoers to actually participate en masse.” We look at efforts to minimize waste at coffee shows today at Barista Magazine Online. www.baristamagazine.com/are-low-wast...
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Are Low-Waste Coffee Expos a Lost Cause?
As the specialty-coffee sector strives to become more sustainable, the industry's single-use waste problem is coming into focus.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 29/09/2026
Miso, lavender, ginger, carrot cake, and more flavors highlight some of the creative autumnal signature drinks we found in cafés in Sacramento. www.baristamagazine.com/the-best-fal... #CoffeeFeed
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The Best Fall Coffee Drinks in Sacramento Right Now (That Aren’t a Pumpkin Spice Latte)
In California's capital city, flavors of apple, miso, ginger, and carrot reign in 6 cafés' autumn-inspired beverages.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 28/09/2026
How did Hamburg, Germany become Europe's busiest coffee port? We take a look at what sets the city on the Elbe river apart. www.baristamagazine.com/how-hamburg-...
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What Makes a Coffee Port: How Hamburg Became Coffee's Biggest Gateway to Europe
The Speicherstadt district has anchored Europe's coffee trade for over a century. Today, the port handles a third of Europe's coffee imports.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 25/09/2026
The key to surviving the rush is having a blueprint that maps the customer journey and the behind-the-scenes actions, roles, stations, equipment, and communication necessary to deliver service under pressure. www.baristamagazine.com/cafe-hacks-h...
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Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro
When your coffee shop gets hit by a rush, there's no need to worry. Today, we share easy tips to stay cool under pressure.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 24/09/2026
Coffee professionals spend hours discussing acidity, sweetness, and bitterness, but another flavor dimension, umami, is on the rise. www.baristamagazine.com/hold-the-sug... #CoffeeFeed
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Hold the Sugar and Pass the Dashi—Coffee is Having a Savory Awakening
From koji-fermented lots to dashi-infused drinks, many are exploring how coffee can evoke umami, or savory, flavors.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 22/09/2026
“Hospitality is connecting with another person with intention.” This year's Paris Coffee Show featured a new emphasis on service to stand out. www.baristamagazine.com/in-france-se... #CoffeeFeed
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In France, Service is the New Specialty: A Recap of the 2026 Paris Coffee Show
This year's Paris Coffee Show made one thing clear: How you treat your customers matters more than what’s in the cup.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 21/09/2026
The World of Coffee and the World Barista Championship head to Panama next month for the first time and we have a preview of what to expect. www.baristamagazine.com/panama-where...
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Panama, Where Coffee Comes to Meet the World
The World of Coffee Panama will bring thousands of coffee professionals and the World Barista Championship to Panama City in October.
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Ryan Woldt @roastwestcoast.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We're meeting up with Coffee People IRL. Check out the recent chat with @baristamagazine.com's Co-Founder Kenneth Olson covering their recent Camp Coffee Shop experience. www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/kenneth-olso... #coffee #coffeesky #coffeepeople #coffeenerd
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Barista Magazine's Kenneth Olson talks Camp Coffee Shop
Barista Magazine's Co-Founder Kenneth Olson reflects on the magazine's recent IRL Camp Coffee Shop gathering.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 18/09/2026
Had a good conversation with @roastwestcoast.bsky.social on the Coffee People podcast about Camp Coffee Shop. Give it a listen here: www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/kenneth-olso...
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Barista Magazine's Kenneth Olson talks Camp Coffee Shop
Barista Magazine's Co-Founder Kenneth Olson reflects on the magazine's recent IRL Camp Coffee Shop gathering.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 18/09/2026
New research suggests people's flavor perception of coffee is tied to their DNA & how their bodies metabolize caffeine. www.baristamagazine.com/your-dna-mig... #CoffeeFeed
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Your DNA Might Explain Why You Order Your Coffee Black
Analyzing the DNA of more than 125,000 people, researchers in Montreal found what genes shape people's coffee preferences.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 17/09/2026
Luckin expands again, Seattle baristas win back tips + wages, Grounds for Health's auction, Coffee Project NY's new location and more in the Insider our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed
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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 16/09/2026
“The purpose (of the training was) to bridge scientific research with farmers’ knowledge on the field." Local trainings for coffee farmers in Kenya cover everything from cultivation to navigating the coffee market. www.baristamagazine.com/how-farmer-t... #CoffeeFeed
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How Farmer Training Programs Are Strengthening Kenyan Coffee Production
A look at farmer training programs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, where producers learn all things coffee: from cultivation to marketing.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 15/09/2026
A new training program in Liberia aims to rebuild the country's struggling coffee industry through smallholder farmers & encouraging young people to farm. www.baristamagazine.com/revolutionar... #CoffeeFeed
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Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia
Seeds4Liberia, a 4-day workshop in Liberia, equipped small-scale farmers with essential knowledge to support local coffee production.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 14/09/2026
We review the new book "Game Changer" by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos, World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion 2016 and World Barista Championship runner-up 2019. www.baristamagazine.com/book-review-...
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Book Review: An Inside Look at "Game Changer" by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos
Coffee cocktails, Greek mythology, mindset advice, and a writing talent that catches you off guard: all inside "Game Changer."
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 11/09/2026
In Morrocco, coffee is traditionally served in small glasses as a beverage called nous nous, or “half half,” equal parts strong coffee & steamed milk but the specialty coffee scene is growing quickly in Marrakech. www.baristamagazine.com/exploring-th...
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Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco
5 cool coffee shops + a few special mentions in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, also known as the "Red City."
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 10/09/2026
“I found it troubling that people weren’t interpreting the science correctly and that they were advocating robusta as the savior of the coffee sector under climate change.” www.baristamagazine.com/is-robusta-c... #CoffeeFeed
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Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns
We've been led to believe that robusta coffee is more climate-resilient than arabica, but a recent study calls the claim an "internet myth."
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 09/09/2026
“We focus on kindness when we hire. I used to focus on coffee passion first, but I do that second now." We look at how cafés can create regular customers thru service & care. www.baristamagazine.com/the-art-of-c...
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The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back
Creating a welcoming atmosphere and cultivating regulars isn’t just about having a great space; it’s about fostering connections.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 08/09/2026
“It’s powerful for people to be acknowledged by name. I learn their drink and their name and speak with them, sometimes slowing down the line intentionally." We're looking at ways to keep the customer satisfied & coming back. www.baristamagazine.com/the-art-of-c...
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The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back
Creating a welcoming atmosphere and cultivating regulars isn’t just about having a great space; it’s about fostering connections.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 04/09/2026
Coffee & climate resilience, big harvest in Brazil but El Niño's on the horizon, coffee shops boost the economy, & more in our coffee news roundup: The Insider. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed
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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 03/09/2026
Featuring speakers from Colombia to Zurich, a Barista Battle, a Latte Art Throwdown, unlimited tastings, and a documentary premiere: the Ljubljana Coffee Festival 2026 is celebrating 10 years with its biggest event yet. www.baristamagazine.com/ljubljana-co...
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Ljubljana Coffee Festival Returns to a New Home for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet
With speakers, competitions, & more, the Ljubljana Coffee Fest 2026 is shaping up to be its most ambitious edition since launching in 2016.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 02/09/2026
Tomorrow in Atlanta, it's The Barista League North America! Watch the team competition, taste coffees in the roaster village, eat pizza & more! www.thebaristaleague.com/2026-tbl-nor...
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TBL: NORTH AMERICA — The Barista League
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 02/09/2026
A newly identified fungal strain may significantly improve coffee quality. Researchers screened 655 fungal strains from Yunnan Arabica coffee plants and found one that improved both flavor and chemistry. www.baristamagazine.com/a-newly-disc... #CoffeeFeed
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A Newly Discovered Fungus Is Pushing Arabica Into Specialty-Grade Territory
Newly identified fungal strain Talaromyces funiculosus KQ2 is pushing Arabica coffee's sensory score into specialty-grade territory.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 01/09/2026
"It was a reminder that coffee careers are shaped by both technical skill, generosity, leadership, and the people who help move the industry forward." Swiss Water's Stacey Lynden wrote this terrific piece about her experience Camp Coffee Shop. www.swisswater.com/blogs/sw/swi...
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Swiss Water at Camp Coffee Shop | Swiss Water® Process
Swiss Water's Cupping Room Manager Stacey Lynden recaps her trip to Barista Magazine's "Camp Coffee Shop". Learn more about this meaningful industry community event.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 01/09/2026
"At a price point where the competition is serious, the Stark W’s combination of grind-by-weight precision, smart assistance, compact footprint, and Italian build quality makes it a compelling case." Read our Test Drive of the Eureka Mignon Stark W: www.baristamagazine.com/test-drive-t...
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Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 31/08/2026
Rwanda seeks to promote tourism and coffee exports with a new sponsorship with English Premier League team Aston Villa. “Rwandan coffee will be at Villa Park. That means [fans] will have an opportunity to taste Rwandan coffee.” www.baristamagazine.com/rwandan-coff...
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Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal
Rwanda has signed a $26 million-a-year sponsorship deal with English professional football club Aston Villa.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 29/08/2026
Thurs. Sept. 3 The Barista League returns to Atlanta for its North American stop. Find out everything you need to know to be a part of this fun & creative event here: www.baristamagazine.com/the-barista-...
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The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Six teams, five judges, seven roasters: The Barista League’s North America 2026 event arrives at The Loft in Atlanta on September 3.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 28/08/2026
Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere arrived in Detroit as refugees. Today they operate Baobab Fare, an East African restaurant and market, and they've launched Soko by Baobab a coffee business focused on Burundi. www.baristamagazine.com/soko-by-baob... #CoffeeFeed
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Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit
Meet Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere: the couple behind Soko by Baobab, a market bringing Burundi-grown coffee to Detroit, Michigan.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 27/08/2026
“There’s a grassroots energy here. People know each other. There’s a strong sense of community, and that made it feel really welcoming.” Join us as we take a café tour of Buffalo, NY! www.baristamagazine.com/field-report... #CoffeeFeed
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Field Report: Buffalo, New York
Fondly known as the "City of Good Neighbors," Buffalo, New York, is also home to some seriously good coffee.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 26/08/2026
The Barista League is coming to North America on September 3. It will be in Atlanta, for the first time since 2023. Find out more here: www.baristamagazine.com/the-barista-... #CoffeeFeed
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The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Six teams, five judges, seven roasters: The Barista League’s North America 2026 event arrives at The Loft in Atlanta on September 3.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 25/08/2026
“We saw an opportunity to turn this waste into something beneficial—an organic fertilizer that supports agriculture, the environment, and farmers’ incomes.” A new homemade fertilizer is fighting soil depletion on Uganda’s coffee farmers. www.baristamagazine.com/how-homemade...
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How Homemade Fertilizer is Vitalizing Coffee Farms in Uganda
Smallholder farmers in Uganda are dealing with the challenge of soil depletion, but homemade fertilizer promises to protect future harvests.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 24/08/2026
Turkish researchers have been transforming date and olive seeds, two abundant agricultural byproducts, into a sensorially competitive, antioxidant-rich, decaf beverage. www.baristamagazine.com/new-in-coffe...
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New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee
New research shows how two overlooked agricultural byproducts could reshape the caffeine-free coffee category, one seed at a time.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 21/08/2026
Earthquakes in Colombia, hurricane in Hawaii, agreement in Africa, and more in our coffee news roundup: The Insider. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-...
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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 20/08/2026
"Grit is not optional—it is the whole thing." From professional snowboarder to dishwasher to Latte Art Champion, we talk with Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama. www.baristamagazine.com/10-minutes-w... #CoffeeFeed
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10 Minutes with Samurai Shin: On Building a Coffee Career Without a Roadmap
A chat with World Latte Art Champion, barista school founder, roaster, and now consultant, Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 19/08/2026
“This is not only about economic rebalancing, but also about the redistribution of power.” Nine African nations signed an agreement to build a coffee value chain together. www.baristamagazine.com/9-african-na... #CoffeeFeed
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9 African Nations Sign Landmark Agreement on the Development of Coffee Value Chain
In May, 9 African nations gathered in Marrakech to launch a program that will redistribute power to coffee-producing countries.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 18/08/2026
South India Coffee Company (SICC) is pioneering coffee research: Founded by Akshay Dashrath and Komal Sable, the company works with more than 30 producers and operates a research garden helping expand Indian coffee production. www.baristamagazine.com/indian-coffe... #CoffeeFeed
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Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company
In Karnataka, a region responsible for over half of India's coffee production, Indian coffee is undergoing a period of innovation.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 17/08/2026
"Knowledge empowers, and connection changes the world. If every cup can reflect the true worth of the people behind it, then we’ve succeeded.” We talk with Theo Le Roux about his project The Caffeine Community. www.baristamagazine.com/re-engineeri... #CoffeeFeed
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Re-Engineering Trust in Coffee: Using Blockchain to Rebuild the Value Chain
Applying decentralized technology and sensory science to transform transparency, consistency, and fairness across the value chain.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 15/08/2026
"Everything in the routine tied back to observing, cooperating with, or altering time." We talk with 2026 USBC Champ Jak Ryan about his winning routine and preparing for the WBC in Panama. www.baristamagazine.com/10-minutes-w... #CoffeeFeed
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10 Minutes with Jak Ryan: Fresh Off His U.S. Win, the Barista Champion Looks Ahead to Panama
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 14/08/2026
"Voices from producing countries need to be amplified when it comes to conversations around coffee quality, sustainability, and the overall future of the industry." www.baristamagazine.com/opinion-the-...
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Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice
Who speaks for specialty coffee? Across the industry, a unified voice—one that speaks for all members of the supply chain—is needed.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 13/08/2026
If you're on your way home from Camp Coffee Shop drop by these great shops in Sacramento for some unique drinks: www.baristamagazine.com/sip-somethin... #CoffeeFeed
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Sip Something Unique at These 3 Sacramento Cafés
In California's capital city, these three coffee shops are going beyond the plain latte and churning out unique drinks worth stopping for.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 12/08/2026
Great Britain plans to introduce mandatory due diligence requirements for coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy & rubber under the Environment Act 2021, closing a five-year regulatory gap. www.baristamagazine.com/britain-is-r...
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Britain is Reviving a Dormant Deforestation Law—How Will It Impact U.K. Coffee Trade?
New due diligence rules target coffee, cocoa, and rubber supply chains as Britain moves to close a five-year regulatory gap.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 11/08/2026
Take a café tour with us of Jaipur, India, also known as the “Pink City” a reference to the terracotta-pink buildings that the area is known for, and discover some great coffee and more: www.baristamagazine.com/a-guide-to-t... #CoffeeFeed
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A Guide to the Jaipur Coffee Scene
The capital of Indian state Rajasthan, Jaipur is known for its striking gardens and palaces—but it's also home to a growing coffee scene.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 10/08/2026
"Everything in the routine tied back to observing, cooperating with, or altering time.” We talk with Jak Ryan of Proud Mary Coffee about his 2026 USBC win and preparing for the WBC in Panama. www.baristamagazine.com/10-minutes-w... #CoffeeFeed
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10 Minutes with Jak Ryan: Fresh Off His U.S. Win, the Barista Champion Looks Ahead to Panama
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 08/08/2026
The future of coffee depends on people farming coffee. The industry’s long-term sustainability relies on creating viable career paths for young people. www.baristamagazine.com/the-future-o... #CoffeeFeed
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The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin
The future of coffee depends on young people willing to become coffee farmers and on the rest of us being willing to invest in them.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 07/08/2026
New Fairtrade prices, new research on coffee's health benefits, tariff refunds, Starbucks' blenders complaints, and more in The Insider, our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed
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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 06/08/2026
New EU rules update the standards for jute bags for the first time in nearly 30 years to cut down on contamination passing from packaging to the coffee inside.. www.baristamagazine.com/why-your-cof... #CoffeeFeed
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Why Your Coffee's Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade
New specifications around jute bags in food packaging aim to keep mineral oil contamination out of your morning brew.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 05/08/2026
“I wanted to create a space where someone could grab a coffee and meet someone new, someone who might even become a friend." Coffee Confessionals in Los Angeles was built to battle the loneliness epidemic. www.baristamagazine.com/coffee-confe... #CoffeeFeed
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Coffee Confessionals: The Café Combating Los Angeles' Loneliness Epidemic
In an age where social interaction is too often transactional, one coffee shop has set out to foster authentic connection again.
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 04/08/2026
“Coffee gave me a way to work with dignity, to finish school, and to show the young people here that we don’t have to leave, or go back to coca, to have a future.” Investing in the future of coffee means investing in young people to grow it. www.baristamagazine.com/the-future-o... #CoffeeFeed
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The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 03/08/2026
New installments of "Tech Talk" and "Hacks" plus a tour of canal boat cafés in England and so much more in the August + September 2026 issue of Barista Magazine! www.baristamagazine.com/out-now-the-...
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 01/08/2026
It’s the Aug. + Sept. 2026 issue feat. Emily Potter and Amélie Boulanger of Detroit, Mich. Also inside: Building Better Coffee Programs, Modern Coffee Packaging, Field Reports from Mexico City and Kigali, and much, much more! www.baristamagazine.com/out-now-the-... #CoffeeFeed
The cover of the August + September 2026 issue of Barista Magazine featuring Emily Potter and Amélie Boulanger  of Washed Up Coffee on the cover
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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 31/07/2026
"We simply enjoyed the process—and the fact that we were back in this beautiful country with these wonderful people. The back-to-back win simply confirms that we’re moving in the right direction." We talk with the winners of The Barista League Asia: www.baristamagazine.com/victory-at-t...
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Victory at The Barista League Asia: Surf Coffee Wins for the Second Year Running
Back in Tokyo, back on stage, and back on top—Vasilina Levina and Kirill Gorelov made history at TBL Asia 2026 with a back-to-back win.
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