The 2023 Perfect Daily Grind holiday gift guide
Before we know it, the holiday season will be here once again. So it’s time to start looking for the perfect gift for the coffee...
Tasmin is the Managing Editor at Perfect Daily Grind, and responsible for the publication’s weekly news coverage.
New rules for 2024 World Barista Championship: What can we expect?
Although it may feel like the 2023 World Barista Championship only just happened, it won’t be long before next year’s competition arrives. From 1 to...
CoE updates rules for the first time in over two decades – what does it mean for specialty coffee producers?
Out of all the green coffee competitions in the industry, Cup of Excellence (CoE) is arguably the most recognisable and influential. Designed to acknowledge exceptional...
Speaker applications open for PRF Guatemala on 7 & 8 March 2024
On 14 & 15 September 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) took place in Medellín, Colombia for a second time. The event – which has...
Is Stumptown and Alaska Airlines’ new partnership another sign that specialty coffee is becoming more mainstream?
Coffee on airplanes is nothing new. Most international commercial airlines have been serving coffee onboard for decades now. What has changed in the past few...
Here’s what’s happening at HostMilano 2023
Every two years, HostMilano – one of the world’s biggest business-to-business hospitality trade shows – takes place in Milan, Italy. The 2023 event, which will...
Plant milks at the Swedish Latte Art Championship: Is this a step forward for specialty coffee competitions?
When the Specialty Coffee Association announced that plant milks could be used during the milk beverage course at the 2023 World Barista Championship, many in...
Why is it so important to host educational events in coffee-producing countries?
Every year, a rapidly growing number of events take place in the global coffee industry. These range from traditional trade shows to high-level competitions to...
New study claims coffee is more popular than water in the US – but what about specialty coffee?
It’s something of an understatement to say the US loves to drink coffee. For almost as long as the country has existed, US Americans have...
PRF Colombia attracts more than 5,000 attendees and hosts four coffee competitions
On 14 & 15 September, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) returned to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia. The two-day forum – which is the...
WCR’s largest collaborative breeding programme disseminates over 5,000 seeds – what could this mean for specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee has long been fascinated by new and unique arabica varieties, as well as rare coffee species. Whether it’s WBC competitors using “forgotten” and...
Why are some coffee roasters willing to spend over US $10,000 per kg on Gesha?
In recent years, it’s more and more common to see buyers pay staggering prices at coffee auctions – especially for Panamanian Gesha. Often considered the...
PRF Colombia announces final event schedule for 14 & 15 September 2023
Following the success of PRF El Salvador in March 2023, Producer Roaster Forum – the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event – will return to Colombia...
Are specialty coffee competitions still about credibility – or prize money?
Competitions are some of the most exciting and captivating events in the global coffee sector. Often pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating new trends...
From NBA players to musicians: Is specialty coffee focusing too much on celebrity partnerships?
Like with many other industries, celebrity partnerships isn’t a new concept to the specialty coffee sector. Professional athletes, actors, and musicians, have endorsed, promoted, and...
Cold coffee sales hit record highs for big brands – is specialty coffee on the same track?
In many countries around the world, a growing number of consumers are drinking more and more cold coffee beverages. These purchasing decisions can even transcend...