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Espresso Machines Are Evolving—Here’s How
15
Jan
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Espresso Machines Are Evolving—Here’s How

Here’s what you need to know: Espresso machines are no longer just about brewing coffee—they’re redefining precision, control, and workflow. From AI-driven personalization to modular designs that cater to both pros and home users, innovation is accelerating. Trade shows like SIGEP World reveal how these shifts are reshaping the industry, blending technology with tradition in ways that demand attention. Automation and AI aren’t replacing baristas—they’re enhancing their craft. Modern machines now feature programmable pre-infusion, adjustable pressure profiles, and smart connectivity, letting users tweak extraction variables for optimal flavor. Temperature stability has also become a priority, with PID controllers and advanced…
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Can You Brew Café-Quality Espresso on the Go?
15
Jan
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Can You Brew Café-Quality Espresso on the Go?

Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—here’s a revelation: you can now make café-quality espresso without a bulky machine. Portable espresso equipment has evolved from a niche curiosity to a serious contender in the home brewing arena. The shift isn’t just about convenience—it’s about redefining what’s possible. With advancements in technology, today’s portable grinders and machines deliver precision, consistency, and flavor once reserved for professional setups. The question isn’t whether it’s possible, but how far this trend will take us. At the heart of this revolution is the grinder. No matter the machine, espresso quality hinges on grind size. A fine,…
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Georgia’s Coffee Scene Is Brewing a Global Shift
15
Jan
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Georgia’s Coffee Scene Is Brewing a Global Shift

Time to spill: Georgia’s coffee scene is no longer a footnote in the global specialty market. Once defined by Turkish-style brews and centuries-old winemaking, the country is now a crossroads where ancient traditions meet modern roasting. The rise of specialty coffee here isn’t just about beans—it’s about culture, curiosity, and a growing appetite for complexity. With brands like Shavi Coffee Roasters expanding into the U.S. and giants like Costa Coffee eyeing expansion, Georgia is proving that its coffee story is far from finished. The roots of this shift lie in Georgia’s cultural DNA. Its wine heritage—dating back 8,000 years—has long…
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IWCA and Cup of Excellence Team Up to Elevate Women in Coffee
15
Jan
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IWCA and Cup of Excellence Team Up to Elevate Women in Coffee

Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—here’s a move set to redefine the industry. The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has struck new partnerships with Cup of Excellence (CoE) and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE), aiming to amplify women’s roles in coffee’s most prestigious platforms. These memoranda of understanding (MOUs) are more than paperwork—they’re a blueprint for equity, designed to open doors for women producers, jurors, and buyers in a male-dominated field. CoE’s green coffee competitions and auctions have long been a gold standard, lifting microlots to record prices and global acclaim. Yet women remain underrepresented in these high-stakes arenas.…
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Little While Coffee’s Quiet Revolution in San Diego
15
Jan
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Little While Coffee’s Quiet Revolution in San Diego

If you haven’t heard yet, San Diego’s coffee scene just got a quiet but deliberate upgrade. Little While Coffee and Pastries isn’t chasing trends—it’s redefining what a cafe can be. Nestled in North Park, this 1,200-square-foot space isn’t just about coffee; it’s about crafting an experience where every sip, bite, and glance feels intentional. The design leans into natural wood, soft lighting, and creamy whites, but the real magic is in the details: a Stronghold S9X roaster, Mazzer Kony SG grinders, and a La Marzocco Linea PB that’s as much about precision as it is about passion. The team behind…
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Roast Summit 2026: Melbourne’s Coffee Roasters Unite for Two Days of Innovation
15
Jan
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Roast Summit 2026: Melbourne’s Coffee Roasters Unite for Two Days of Innovation

Here’s what you need to know: The Roast Summit is coming to Melbourne in March 2026, bringing together coffee roasters from around the world for two days of education, networking, and innovation. Hosted at Aunty Pegs (Proud Mary Coffee Roasters) in Collingwood, the event is a rare chance to dive deep into the science, art, and business of roasting—without the fluff. With sponsors like Loring and Equilibrium Master Roasters, this summit isn’t just about coffee; it’s about building a global community of professionals who refuse to settle for mediocrity. The 2026 summit will blend high-impact sessions with hands-on workshops, from…
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China’s Coffee Map Just Got a Lot Smarter—Here’s Why It Matters
15
Jan
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China’s Coffee Map Just Got a Lot Smarter—Here’s Why It Matters

Real talk: A new remote sensing model is rewriting how we track coffee farms in China. Researchers used machine learning and Sentinel-2 satellite data to map Yunnan’s Pu’er region with near-95% accuracy, creating a template that’s lightweight, scalable, and surprisingly precise. This isn’t just about counting trees—it’s about redefining how governments, farmers, and traders monitor sustainability in complex landscapes. The study, published in Frontiers in Remote Sensing, hinges on tracking seasonal changes in vegetation, terrain, and administrative boundaries to distinguish coffee from tea bushes or shrubs. In controlled tests, the model correctly classified land pixels as coffee or non-coffee 95%…
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Hiroia’s Hikaru Gets a Commercial Makeover: What Cafés Need Now
15
Jan
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Hiroia’s Hikaru Gets a Commercial Makeover: What Cafés Need Now

If you’ve ever watched a barista chase a coffee machine’s timer, you know the pain of inconsistency. Hiroia’s Hikaru pourover brewer, once a sleek home appliance, is now evolving to meet the demands of cafes, restaurants, and hotels. The Taiwan-based company, which launched the Hikaru in 2023, initially targeted home users. But the real test came when commercial spaces embraced it—not because the machine changed, but because the market revealed a hunger for precision without the hassle of barista training. The Hikaru’s latest updates are a direct response to that shift. First up: the Refiller, a compact add-on that automates…
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Idyll Coffee Roasters’ Wauwatosa Cafe: A Masterclass in Coffee and Community
15
Jan
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Idyll Coffee Roasters’ Wauwatosa Cafe: A Masterclass in Coffee and Community

Time to spill: Idyll Coffee Roasters has carved out a rare kind of paradise in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin—a space where coffee, creativity, and connection collide. Nestled in a repurposed 14,000-square-foot office building, the new cafe isn’t just a destination for coffee lovers; it’s a blueprint for how specialty coffee can redefine community spaces. From the moment you step inside, the blend of industrial design and warm, inviting nooks feels deliberate, almost theatrical. Two-story windows flood the space with light, while a two-sided fireplace anchors the ground floor, and an abstract circular couch wraps a structural pillar upstairs. It’s a place that…
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Napa Valley’s Firefighting Brew: How Wine Survived the Flames
11
Jan
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Napa Valley’s Firefighting Brew: How Wine Survived the Flames

When flames consumed Napa Valley’s historic vineyards, the region’s identity as a wine destination faced its toughest test yet. The Glass Fire, which scorched the northern part of the valley in 2020, didn’t just destroy crops—it gutted centuries of tradition. For wineries like Tofanelli Family Vineyard, the loss of their 1929-built homestead felt like a death blow to “Old Napa Valley.” Yet amid the ash and smoke, a resilient spirit emerged. Wineries across the region are racing to salvage the 2020 vintage, even as smoke taint rendered entire harvests unusable. “We’ve never skipped a vintage since 1989,” said Fiona Barnett…
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