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Serving Coffee in the Epicenter

The Turkish specialty-coffee community is coming together to support earthquake relief. BY MICHAEL BUTTERWORTHSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE When Niji Coffee went live on Instagram, it felt as though the entire Turkish specialty-coffee community was watching with bated breath. Niji Coffee made a name for itself in the Turkish specialty-coffee scene when, as a relatively […]


Know Your Sweeteners: Agave: Part Two—Environmental Concerns

Agave has become an increasingly popular sweetener in the coffee industry. But is it as environmentally friendly as people claim it to be? BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay In recent years, you may have noticed an increase in demand for “alternative sweeteners” like agave. While today, the nectar serves […]


Three Questions with Gabriela Parfait of The Good Sourcing

After eight years working for the French green coffee importing company Belco, Gabriela Parfait has launched a coffee-focused company called The Good Sourcing.  The new venture is intentionally small, although…


Test Drive: The Linea Micra Espresso Machine from La Marzocco

Ready to find out how La Marzocco’s Linea Micra measures up? Read on for our full Test Drive review!  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Vasileia Fanarioti  The Linea Micra espresso machine by La Marzocco is the newest addition to their impressive line of home espresso machines. I was lucky to get my […]

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U.S. Coffee Championships 2023 Denver Qualifiers Reach New Heights

The next group of coffee champions moves on to nationals at the Denver qualifiers. BY KATE VAN PETTENSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Matthew Temple and courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association The high-flying world of U.S. CoffeeChamps competitions reached new heights as coffee professionals flocked to the Denver qualifiers for the 2023 season, hosted in […]


Three Questions with Gabriela Parfait of The Good Sourcing

After eight years working for the French green coffee importing company Belco, Gabriela Parfait has launched a coffee-focused company called The Good Sourcing.  The new venture is intentionally small, although…


In Tbilisi, Parsek1 Merges Comic Books with Specialty Coffee

We take a look at how this innovative café has changed the face of comics and coffee in the capital of Georgia. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Parsek1 When it comes to coffee and comic books, Japan is a longtime leader in the field. Manga cafés have been around for decades, combining […]


Unique Collection in Switzerland Offers a Look at Coffee’s Rich History

Anita Vietri’s Coffee Culture Collection chronicles the brew’s journey through 1,500 artifacts. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Anita Vietri In the rich tapestry of coffee culture, there exists a hidden gem—an extraordinary collection that chronicles the captivating history of our beloved brew. Today, we meet Anita Vietri, an ardent coffee enthusiast and […]

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Brewing at Home and on the Road With Diego Campos

We talk to the first Colombian World Barista Champion and Diamante Coffee Farm founder Diego Campos about his brewing habits. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Diego Campos The focal point of a coffee worker’s professional life is, obviously, coffee. Whether for a customer, to check a specific production batch, or to verify the […]


Competition, Cold, and More from the 2024 U.S. Coffee Competition Qualifiers in Houston

The first round of qualifiers for the 2024 season of the United States Coffee Competitions featured the U.S. Barista, Cup Tasters, and Roasters qualifying competitions. BY KATE VAN PETTENSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of U.S. CoffeeChamps The first round of qualifiers for the 2024 season of the United States Coffee Competitions took place January […]


5 Amazing Coffee Drinks in Reno, Nev.

Here are some standout specialty drinks you can try in the Biggest Little City in the World. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Eddie P. Gomez Reno, Nev., has more cafés per capita than just about any other place in North America. And because it is a snowier-than-usual winter in northwestern Nevada […]


How do you roast coffee for milk?

It’s impossible to deny just how popular milk-based coffee drinks (such as the flat white, latte, and cappuccino) are in coffee shops around the world. According to 2020 data from Project Café USA, the latte was the most ordered drink in the UK, and the third-most popular beverage in US coffee shops. In line with […]

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LF grinder suggestions

Probably the 1000th grinder suggestion post but here goes: 20 years of service from my Krupps GVX2 and it’s finally kicked the bucket. I’m looking for a decent replacement. I’m kind of between a Baratza Encore and a Baratza Sette 270. I currently use a 1zpresso JX Pro...

Grinder Reccomendations (revisited)

I had posted this last night, but it was deleted for not being substantial. I had also accidentally posted just the picture before that and thought I deleted the post, but it was still there and my substantial post is not. I'm thinking it was the other post with...

French press

Is it bad to use a French press if I already struggle with gastritis and reflux? My husband just casually told me my worsening symptoms could be from my recent (4 weeks or so) change from a classic drip to French press. Thoughts? submitted by ...

What happened to African coffees?

Who else remembers 2012 Ethiopians being Blueberry bombs, or Kenyans having Grapefruit acidity? I feel like in recent years coffee from Ethiopia has been super delicate, floral, which is also enjoyable, but some days I am craving the fruit bomb of a washed Ethiopia...

Kasuya’s new Hario Switch recipe

I saw this on his Instagram and took a look. It was pretty interesting to me how he lowered the temperature of the water quite a bit in the steeping phase. I gave it a try just now, and I felt like mine was a just little too watered down. I used the same ratio as him...

Can’t get decent timed shots.

Hey guys, I recently upgraded my Dedica 685 with Rancilio Steamer to a used and nodded Gaggia classic with PID and 9 bar Spring. I’m rocking the J-Max as grinder. My puck prep is weighing 18g, grind, in the basket (vst 18g and IMS Comp. 16/18g) and then using the wdt...

Using coffee fines?

Ive recently jumped down the coffee rabbit hole. My grinder is the DBM8 which is producing a good amount of fines. I experimented with sifting the coffee grounds to eliminated some of the fines. Its worked well and i can get a great cup of coffee,only draw back is...

Trick for iced coffee in the morning?

I make my iced coffee in the morning using a 3-cup moka pot, the trouble is it's inconvenient and cuts into my time in the morning. I have to stick the coffee in the freezer to cool down as rapidly as possible, which takes around 30 mins. I'm not willing to...

Single dose, travel cold brew espressos

I had a thought yesterday about my morning coffee fix when I’m undertaking multi day adventures (cycling & running). The disciplines require a super lightweight set up, and will be in remote places so camping equipment to brew a coffee isn’t ideal. I was thinking...

Make your own half caff?

Yes. Sacrilege. I know. However, I’ve been experimenting and I find that reducing the caffeine makes a huge difference in my overall energy levels. Tend to use aero press vs almost anything else. Anyone else experiment with this. 41/m/US submitted by ...

specialty coffee in Tromsø, Norway?

I'm going this week to visit Tromsø for a couple of days with hope of spotting northern lights. For those of you who know the place or have been there, is there any good specialty coffee place there, or one to avoid? Is there something noteworthy and...

Brewing small amounts of coffee

I've been searching around for guidance on this but haven't found much. I'm quite sensitive to caffeine so tend to only use 6g of coffee beans with around 100g of water in my v60 each morning. It tends to work fine, but all recipes I've come across...

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