Following a call for applications in October 2022, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) has announced its first speakers and panellists for PRF El Salvador. The two-day forum will be held on 16 and 17 March 2023 at the Salamanca Exhibition Centre in San Salvador. The...
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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jan: Last chance to apply for PRF El Salvador Mayorga Scholarship and volunteer positions, World of Coffee Dubai attracts more than 12,000 visitors & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 16 Jan World of Coffee Dubai 2023 attracts more than 12,000 visitors from 48 countries. The event, which was held at the Dubai World...
What are modular espresso machines & how do they work?
For decades, espresso machine design and technology have been evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of coffee shop owners and baristas. From multi-boiler systems and automation to custom branding, there are now more factors to consider than ever before when it...
Which types of coffee capsules are the most popular?
Coffee capsules are by far one of the most popular coffee products available. According to Straits Research, the value of the global coffee capsule and pod market is expected to reach US $50 billion by the end of the decade. Since the launch of Nespresso in the...
How can we assess the quality of instant coffee?
According to the Brazilian Soluble Coffee Industry Association (ABICS), instant coffee accounts for some 25% of all retail coffee consumed globally. Moreover, the association says consumption of instant coffee is increasing by 2% every year, indicating the growth and...
How did oat milk get so popular?
Over the past few years, it’s been impossible to ignore the meteoric rise of oat milk in specialty coffee. In fact, oat milk is so popular that it’s now uncommon for a coffee shop not to stock it. According to research from World Coffee Portal in 2021, 16% of UK...
Coffee News Recap, 13 Jan: World of Coffee Dubai 2023 takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Barista League to host 12 events in 2023 & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 9 Jan Origin Coffee releases four Asian coffees in celebration of upcoming Lunar New Year. The UK roaster’s new coffees include Wa...
Exploring the Potential of Coffee Leaf Tea Seltzer
Josh Tarlo and Carlos Pola bring the refreshing taste of coffee leaf tea seltzer to market and unlock a new source of income for producers. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Carlos Pola & Josh Tarlo Coffee leaf tea...
What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?
There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the most part, there are two main ways to brew coffee: percolation and immersion. With immersion brewing, the coffee is in full...
5 Can’t-Miss Cafés For Coffee Lovers in Paris
Paris has long been a destination for food and culture. Today we take a look at some of the city’s most chic cafés. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti The French capital can welcome anyone interested in specialty coffee. Thanks to a...
10 Minutes With Mahniwati Ony
We find out how Mahniwati’s brand Kon Bayan Coffee is helping to change the Indonesian coffee industry in Lombok. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Mahniwati Ony Mahniwati Ony is a beauty pageant contestant from Indonesia’s Lombok...
Brewing at Home and on the Road with Bayreesta
We talk to Amsterdam coffee professional Dávid Stefanik, also known as Bayreesta, about his coffee-brewing preferences. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo by Tyler Nix via Unsplash For coffee professionals, brewing (and drinking) coffee is more...
Test Drive: The Etkin Dripper
It’s about time somebody made this: a beautifully designed dripper that solves a common brewing problem. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Josh Taves I flunked out of business school, but at least I went for a year. In Business 101, they teach you...
Book Review: Canephora by Mikolaj Pociecha
Mikolaj Pociecha looks to make robusta cool with his latest book. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Suedhang Mikolaj Pociecha, head of quality and roaster at Suedhang Kaffe in Germany, doesn’t like to waste time. Not even a year has...
Preparing Zero-Waste Coffee Cocktails with Christos Klouvatos
We chat with Greece’s Coffee In Good Spirits Champion, Christos Klouvatos, to learn more about preparing zero-waste coffee cocktails. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Christos Klouvatos Zero-waste coffee cocktails are...
Know Your Ingredients: Rambutan
Today we explore the unique fruit rambutan, including its mythology and how you can incorporate it into café beverages. BY EMILY MENESES SENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Feature photo by Joyce Romero via Unsplash As someone raised by two immigrants from the Philippines, I...
Brewing at Home and on the Road with Lex Wenneker
In this new series, we ask coffee professionals how they like to brew coffee at home, while traveling, or out on the trail. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Nathan Dumlao via Unsplash There’s a common thread among those who work in the...
Coffee’s Journey from Culinary Curiosity to Colonized Commodity
A brief history of how colonialism shaped the coffee trade in the 18th century. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image by Jeremy Stewardson via Unsplash Coffee has traditionally been an egalitarian beverage. Known to be a leveler of class, religion,...
Specialty coffee blends: How exciting can they be?
Over the past year, it’s been impossible to ignore the rise of specialty coffee blends. Across the sector, more and more specialty roasters are adding…
Specialty coffee blends: How exciting can they be?
Over the past year, it’s been impossible to ignore the rise of specialty coffee blends. Across the sector, more and more specialty roasters are adding a number of blends to their offerings, while a growing number of World Coffee Championship (WCC) competitors are...
How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?
In recent years, it’s become increasingly important for roasters to focus on sustainability – in terms of sourcing traceable and ethical coffee, as well as their environmental impact. Although the coffee industry’s sustainability efforts tend to focus more on...
What’s the future for espresso?
It is impossible to deny just how popular espresso is around the world. According to some sources, espresso – after water – is the second most consumed beverage in Italy. Moreover, in the fall edition of its National Coffee Data Trends report, the National Coffee...
Coffee News Recap, 6 Jan: Vietnam’s annual coffee exports grew by 10% in 2022, PRF El Salvador to host Global Roasting Contest and Cold Brew Championship & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 2 Jan Torque Coffee launches new Coffee Box which reduces packaging by over 50%. The US roaster’s new 100% recycled cardboard...
Specialty coffee must remember that convenience is everything
For centuries, convenience has been cited as one of the biggest drivers of growth and innovation across the global coffee industry. As far back as the late 1800s, European consumers began to value convenience more and more as people started to expect their coffee to...
















