Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

Bypass coffee brewing: How can it improve extraction?

There is a lot of science to brewing coffee. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, we trigger – and try to control – an almost endless number of chemical reactions to achieve the perfect extraction. To do so, we have to tweak different variables – such as grind size, temperature, and coffee-to-water ratio – to get the […]


10 Minutes With Keith Hawkins of the Color of Coffee Collective

We dive into everything you need to know about the Color of Coffee Collective’s mission, initiatives, and the upcoming second edition of the Symposium Experience.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Keith Hawkins  Today at Barista Magazine Online, we sit down for a chat with Keith Hawkins, a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for […]


5 Cool Cafés Worth a Try in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, one of Thailand’s most fascinating cities, is home to a vibrant specialty-coffee scene, with many cafés and roasteriess often offering locally grown coffee. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Tim Durgan via Unsplash With a population of 3 million, Chiang Mai is a little (by Asian standards) gem in northern […]


Brewing at Home and on the Road with Wilford Lamastus Jr.

We talk to the multi-time Panama Brewers Cup champion about his brewing preferences. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Wilford Lamastus Coffee professionals tend to spend most of their days brewing coffee. It can be an espresso shot pulled for a customer or a cupping to check out a new roaster to choose […]

Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

Ukraine’s Soloway Coffee Opens First US Shop in Chicago

A specialty coffee roasting company based in western Ukraine called Soloway Coffee (Instagram link) this week opened its first location in the United States. Beans roasted in Ternopil, Ukraine, using…


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 […]


Interest in coffee & health is rising – what do consumers need to know?

There is a wealth of scientific research available about the many health benefits of coffee – as well as the undesirable side effects of drinking too much. But like all fields of science, research about the impact of drinking coffee on human health is ever-changing as we uncover new findings.  Interestingly, the continuous discovery of […]


Cup of Excellence to Offer El Salvador Immersion Program

The immersion experience will allow participants to grow their knowledge on Salvadoran culture and coffee varieties. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Cup of Excellence Cup of Excellence is launching a new learning opportunity in 2024: the Origin Immersion Program, to be held in El Salvador from February 26 to March 5. […]

Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

Know Your Sweeteners: Honey: Part Two

We continue our deep dive into honey, bringing to light environmental and animal rights concerns related to the product, and how the industry is addressing them. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Feature photo via Unsplash This week we started our discussion of honey, uncovering how it’s produced, the differences between varieties of honey, and […]


U.S. Coffee Championships 2023 Baltimore Qualifiers Results

More than 100 competitors brought their talent to Baltimore to take part in six competitions, and 63 will progress to nationals in April. BY NATE KLOCKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Matthew Temple courtesy of the U.S. Coffee Championships Last weekend, my hometown welcomed the U.S. Coffee Championships (USCC) qualifiers with the charm only Baltimore could […]


Coffee News Recap, 2 Feb: Applications open for Australia’s Richest Barista 2024, De’Longhi reports 4.6% revenue increase after La Marzocco move & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s coffee news stories. The word of the week is: expansion. Mon, 29 Jan AeroPress launches limited-edition Clear Pink brewer. The coffee brewer is made from the same Tritan material used in the standard Clear model. […]


New AFCA Director Gilbert Gatali on the 20th African Fine Coffees Conference

As the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) prepares for the 20th iteration of its flagship event, the African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition, the group is operating under new executive…

Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

minimum dose size?

I use the Hario switch to brew my coffee and am trying to reduce my caffeine consumption. Hence I would like to brew smaller cups of coffee. I am currently using 10g of coffee with 160g of water. (1:16 Ratio) I am wondering if there is a minimum amount of coffee...

4 Cool Cafés to Try Out in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian capital is often visited in a hurry, but visitors who take the time to explore will discover a welcoming city, thanks in part to its friendly specialty cafés. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Kuala Lumpur, the capital...

Out Now: The February + March 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

In our new issue we feature Lisa Lawson from Glasgow, Scotland, take a look at the newest grinders, explore spring drink inspiration, see how more women are getting involved in coffee tech, and much more!

BY SARAH ALLEN
BARISTA MAGAZINE

We’re stoked to announce the release of the February + March 2024 issue of Barista Magazine, out today! It’s packed with stories and features our writers, designers, photographers, and editors have toiled over in our ongoing effort to keep our readers informed and educated. Whether it’s investigating the latest in grinder technology or breaking down how to accurately price drinks, we’ve got some amazing content in the pages (paper or digital) of the February + March 2024 issue.

Cover Story: Lisa Lawson

Opening spread of cover feature on Lisa Lawson from the February + March 2024 issue.

Scottish-born Lisa Lawson found coffee by way of a job while traveling through Australia, and it stuck: She revolutionized specialty coffee in the city of Glasgow when she opened her coffee roastery Dear Green 12 years ago. Lisa prioritizes treating people—everyone from coffee producers to her employees—ethically and with fair compensation. She has won a lot of awards for her efforts, too, and has guided Dear Green to B Corp certification. We’re ecstatic to feature Lisa in this issue of Barista Magazine and hope you find her story as inspiring as we do.

’Grinders at the Fore’

opening spread of Ginders at the Fore article with text on left page and images on right.

Barista Magazine’s Online Editor J. Marie Carlan was astounded by the grinder technology unveiled at HOST Milano in late 2023—so much so that we thought it deserved an article all its own. In their article, “Grinders at the Fore,“ they get up close and personal with the latest out there on the commercial grinder forefront.

’The Fix Is In: Women in Coffee Tech’

Opening spread of The Fix Is In:  Women in Coffee Tech an illustration with a cafe needing help on the right and a woman in van arriving to help on the right.

The coffee-tech sector has long been dominated by male-identifying professionals, but increasingly it’s women who are putting in the work and effort to drive the skill-based work forward. To celebrate them, as well as discuss what challenges they have faced and what advice they have for others looking to get into coffee tech, longtime coffee tech business owner Jon Ferguson interviewed leading women in the field for this fascinating story, “The Fix Is In: Women Leading the Equipment-Service Trade,“ in the February + March 2024 issue.

’Step into Spring: Seasonal Drink Inspiration’

Opening spread of Step into Spring with a person moving from left to right out of a wintery environment into a springtime one

Sure, we might still be hunkered down in winter weather, but it’s high time to get in the swing of spring—your spring menu, that is. Writer Josh Rank interviewed taste makers and influencers in cafe beverage recipe development to pinpoint some of the hottest trends we’ll be seeing in the warmer weather seasons, and he shares their insights in the story “Step Into Spring“ in the new issue of Barista Magazine.

’One on One: Selina Viguera’

Opening spread to One on One with Selina Viguera in the February + March 2024 issue. Selina is on the left in a photo with her team and text on the right.

In this issue’s long-form interview column, “One on One,“ we are thrilled to present the story and ethos of veteran specialty-coffee trainer, barista, volunteer, manager, and innovator Selina Viguera from Blue Bottle Coffee in Los Angeles. Adding to her long list of accomplishments, Selina has been an advocate for Philippine coffees offered at Blue Bottle, highlighting the coffee production of her home country. Read all about Selina’s journey from barista to one of the most well-respected leaders driving our industry forward in this issue’s “One on One.“

And Much More Inside

Also in the February + March 2024 issue, you’ll find Field Reports from Houston and Yunnan, China; a new column called “The Knockbox“ penned by longtime coffee professional and retailing expert Laila Ghambari; an “Inclusivity in Coffee“ feature about former U.S. Cup Tasters Champion Julien Langevin, and much, much more. 

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Cover image of February + March 2024 issue of Barista Magazine

As always, you can read Barista Magazine in paper or digital format. Read the February + March 2024 issue for free with our digital edition. And for more than three years’ worth of issues, visit our digital edition archives here.

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