December 19, 2023

The espresso martini is a classic, but is it time for specialty coffee to move on?

The espresso martini is perhaps the quintessential coffee cocktail. When done “right”, the drinking experience should be a sublime balance of ice-cold vodka, complex espresso,...

November 15, 2023

How do we really define experimental processing?

Post-harvest processing is one of the most important steps in the coffee supply chain. Not only do these practices preserve (or improve) coffee quality, they...

November 1, 2023

What’s next for the World AeroPress Championship?

Competitions are some of the most exciting and innovative events in the coffee industry. Every year, many of us eagerly wait to find out who...

September 19, 2023

What does specialty coffee mean to different people around the world?

In recent years, we have clearly seen that specialty coffee is becoming more and more popular around the world. While the US and Europe remain...

May 9, 2023

How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to...

April 4, 2023

How can baristas foam milk for specialty coffee without using steam?

For coffee professionals and consumers alike, a well-textured milk-based coffee beverage – such as a latte, flat white, or cappuccino – is a highly desirable...