An inside look at the expanding coffee scene in Serbia’s capital city, plus four coffee shops worth visiting. BY JESSICA GOLDMAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Hotel Beograd It’s fair to say that [...] The post Belgrade’s Specialty Coffee Obsession + the Cafés Leading the Trend appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

A hands-on evaluation of the Better Vessel: an espresso crema-separation tool by Filipino coffee competitor Michael Harris Conlin. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photos courtesy of Better Vessel. All other photos by Vasileia [...] The post Test Drive: The Better Vessel appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

A recap of our Match Made in Heaven contest last year + the love-inspired drinks our competitors came up with. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo courtesy of Liz Kuntz Nothing says I love you quite [...] The post Celebrate the Season of Love: Valentine’s Day Specials from 5 All-Star Baristas appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Registration is now open for the manual coffee-brewing competition in New York City, which will take place on March 7, 2026. BY JENNA GOTTHELF BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Coffee competitions are a canvas for innovation, celebration, [...] The post Sign Up Now for Brewlette, the Newest in Coffee Competitions appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Would you try coffee that was harvested ten years ago? Roasters are experimenting with freezing green coffee, unlocking new possibilities for quality preservation. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photo by George Dagerotip We’re all [...] The post Frozen in Time: Why Some of Today’s Best Coffees Are Coming Out of the Freezer appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

The Detroit native sheds light on the history of Black-owned businesses in his neighborhood, as well as how he’s working to restore his hometown through coffee and community. BY MELINA DEVONEY FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos [...] The post One On One With Martell Mason, Part Two appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Using coffee as a catalyst for empowerment in Detroit’s Black and Brown communities. BY MELINA DEVONEY FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Martell Mason Detroit, Mich., first rose to fame as the “Motor City” when [...] The post One On One With Martell Mason, Part One appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

<p>Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Good Food Awards Announces 2026 Finalists, Including Equator Coffees, Little Waves + More After a blind tasting held <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-headlines-from-the-coffee-industry-28/" title="The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-headlines-from-the-coffee-industry-28/">The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>&#8220;It felt like carrying an entire nation’s coffee story onto the global stage,&#8221; the Filipino competitor says about his time at the World Barista Championship. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-philippines-on-the-world-stage-an-exclusive-chat-with-michael-harris-conlin/" title="The Philippines on the World Stage: An Exclusive Chat With Michael Harris Conlin">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-philippines-on-the-world-stage-an-exclusive-chat-with-michael-harris-conlin/">The Philippines on the World Stage: An Exclusive Chat With Michael Harris Conlin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>Why does specialty coffee taste better as its temperature drops? Today, we explain the science behind the phenomenon. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pexels Walk into any professional cupping lab, <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-temperature-paradox-why-specialty-coffee-tastes-better-cool/" title="The Temperature Paradox—Why Specialty Coffee Tastes Better Cool">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-temperature-paradox-why-specialty-coffee-tastes-better-cool/">The Temperature Paradox—Why Specialty Coffee Tastes Better Cool</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>Energy drinks aren&#8217;t what they used to be. Today, we explore how they&#8217;ve evolved over the years and how they&#8217;re making their way into your favorite cafés. BY JOSH RANK FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Illustrations by <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/in-our-energy-drink-era-functional-drinks-go-specialty/" title="In Our Energy Drink Era: Functional Drinks Go Specialty">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/in-our-energy-drink-era-functional-drinks-go-specialty/">In Our Energy Drink Era: Functional Drinks Go Specialty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>In our February + March 2026 issue, we feature Atlanta&#8217;s Aaron Fender on the cover! Also: We Heart Collabs, we dig into cold foam, check out the flavor of design, spend some ’One on One’ <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/out-now-the-february-march-2026-issue-of-barista-magazine/" title="Out Now: The February + March 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/out-now-the-february-march-2026-issue-of-barista-magazine/">Out Now: The February + March 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>Minneapolis coffee company co-owner, Tony Querio, writes about the ongoing crisis his city and the toll it&#8217;s taking on his community and business BY TONY QUERIO SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Minneapolis has been my home <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/manmade-ice-storm-batters-minneapolis-but-cant-break-its-people/" title="Manmade ICE Storm Batters Minneapolis But Can&#8217;t Break Its People">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/manmade-ice-storm-batters-minneapolis-but-cant-break-its-people/">Manmade ICE Storm Batters Minneapolis But Can&#8217;t Break Its People</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>An armed federal invasion, lives lost, and local coffee businesses pushed to the brink in Minnesota.&#160; BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE In the bitter January cold, Minneapolis has become a frontline of an armed occupation, <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/support-twin-cities-coffee-companies/" title="Support Twin Cities Coffee Companies to Support the Community">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/support-twin-cities-coffee-companies/">Support Twin Cities Coffee Companies to Support the Community</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>Launching in early February, the web series celebrates coffee as a means of connection. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Room for Cream Nowadays, coffee is often treated as quick, takeaway fuel: <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/new-web-series-room-for-cream-invites-viewers-to-slow-down-savor-each-cup/" title="Grant Garry&#8217;s New Web Series &#8220;Room for Cream&#8221; Invites Viewers to Slow Down + Savor Each Cup">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/new-web-series-room-for-cream-invites-viewers-to-slow-down-savor-each-cup/">Grant Garry&#8217;s New Web Series &#8220;Room for Cream&#8221; Invites Viewers to Slow Down + Savor Each Cup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>Health-conscious consumers have long debated whether or not coffee is &#8220;good&#8221; for you—but recent studies show that coffee can fit into a healthy lifestyle. BY ANGEL CASTILLO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Indra <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/new-research-shows-health-benefits-of-coffee/" title="New Research Shows Health Benefits of Coffee">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/new-research-shows-health-benefits-of-coffee/">New Research Shows Health Benefits of Coffee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>At the intersection of the health and specialty-coffee industries, mushroom coffee is emerging as the next café staple. BY EMILY JOY MENESES FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by James Mahan Walk into any wellness store <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-rise-of-mushroom-coffee-what-cafe-owners-need-to-know/" title="The Rise of Mushroom Coffee—What Café Owners Need to Know">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-rise-of-mushroom-coffee-what-cafe-owners-need-to-know/">The Rise of Mushroom Coffee—What Café Owners Need to Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

<p>Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Coffee Watch Launches First-Ever Global Coffee Agroforestry Database Nonprofit Coffee Watch has announced the launch of their Coffee <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-headlines-from-the-coffee-industry-27/" title="The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry">[...]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-headlines-from-the-coffee-industry-27/">The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.baristamagazine.com">Barista Magazine Online</a>.</p>

This past fall, coffee nonprofit Raise the Bar hosted Level Up: a three-day event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with educational workshops, community-building, guest speakers, and much more. BY RACHEL APPLE FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy [...] The post Highlights from Raise the Bar’s Level Up Event in Minneapolis appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Nonprofit Coffee Watch and CATIE have launched an open-access database dedicated to scientific literature on shade-grown coffee. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of Helena Coffee Vietnam On January 19, 2026, nonprofit [...] The post Coffee Watch Launches the Coffee Agroforestry E-Library, a New Online Database for Shade-Grown Coffee Research appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

When the war in Ukraine pushed her to relocate from Moscow, Olga Melik Karakozova found a new home in Cyprus, building a community through her café + roastery in Limassol. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE [...] The post From Russia to Cyprus, One Woman Paves a New Path through Coffee appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Emily Barker and Fernanda Orozco reflect on their victory at the coffee competition in Sydney, Australia. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of The Barista League and Steven Wilson The Barista League’s 2025 [...] The post A Win Rooted in Community: An Exclusive Chat With Team Cherry Bourbon of The Barista League Pacific appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Our 2026 guide to the specialty-coffee world of Berlin, Germany, featuring both newcomers and long-time local favorites. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEK BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek When planning to visit Germany, many think of [...] The post An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

In a region of Colombia healing from decades of internal conflict, Luis Mojica has set out to empower coffee-growing communities for the long-term. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Project to Decolonize [...] The post Power to Producers—A Look at “Project to Decolonize Coffee” in Colombia appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

In Sydney, Australia, Shu Yeung is turning Sunday mornings into engaging lessons on taste, craft, and connection. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Sydney Coffee Tour It’s 10 a.m. in inner-city Sydney, [...] The post Mapping a City in Cups: Sydney’s Most Unexpected Coffee Tour appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.