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Georgia’s Coffee Scene Is Brewing a Global Shift

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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…

IWCA and Cup of Excellence Team Up to Elevate Women in Coffee

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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.…

Roast Summit 2026: Melbourne’s Coffee Roasters Unite for Two Days of Innovation

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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…

China’s Coffee Map Just Got a Lot Smarter—Here’s Why It Matters

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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%…

Hiroia’s Hikaru Gets a Commercial Makeover: What Cafés Need Now

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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…

Idyll Coffee Roasters’ Wauwatosa Cafe: A Masterclass in Coffee and Community

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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…

Stumptown: The Grocery Store Coffee Bean That Every Expert Swears By

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Stumptown: The Grocery Store Coffee Bean That Every Expert Swears By

Here’s the verdict: Stumptown isn’t just a coffee brand—it’s a grocery store staple that experts keep coming back to. After asking three seasoned coffee pros to name the best beans you can find in a supermarket, they all pointed to the same label. Whether you’re a pourover purist or a French press fanatic, Stumptown’s roster of roasts delivers consistency, depth, and accessibility. The brand’s secret? A rare balance of scale and precision that most grocery store coffee brands lack. Theodore Chan, a coffee roast editor, calls Stumptown’s ability to scale without sacrificing flavor “remarkable.” Many roasters struggle to maintain quality…

Costa’s Struggles and illy’s Bold Move: Coffee’s New Power Struggle

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Costa’s Struggles and illy’s Bold Move: Coffee’s New Power Struggle

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Costa Coffee’s losses have more than doubled in two years, while illycaffè bets big on US growth. The coffee world is shifting fast, and these moves reveal a deeper battle for relevance. Costa, once a UK titan, now faces a dual threat: shrinking footfall and a flood of value-driven rivals. Greggs and Pret A Manger have nibbled away at its market, but the real pressure comes from Gen Z darlings like Blank Street and Black Sheep. These brands aren’t just selling coffee—they’re redefining what it means to be trendy, affordable, and Instagram-ready. Costa’s latest…

The Mystery Behind Kirkland Coffee’s New Roaster

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The Mystery Behind Kirkland Coffee’s New Roaster

Real talk: The coffee you buy at Costco just got a little more mysterious. For years, Kirkland Signature’s beans were a Starbucks product, stamped with the iconic green logo. But now, those bags are blank, and customers are scratching their heads. What happened to the roast that once defined Costco’s coffee game? The answer isn’t in the packaging anymore—it’s in the chaos of speculation and a coffee industry that’s tighter than a drum. The shift started in late 2023, when Starbucks quietly exited the Kirkland roster. No official statement, no fanfare—just a quiet removal of the Starbucks logo from bags.…

How to Pick the Right Roaster for Light Roasts (Without Breaking the Bank)

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How to Pick the Right Roaster for Light Roasts (Without Breaking the Bank)

Real talk: If you’re eyeing a home roaster but don’t want to blow your budget, you’re not alone. Light to medium roasts demand precision, and the right setup can turn your pourover into a revelation. But with so many options, how do you avoid overcommitting? Start by asking: What’s your priority? For someone who values experimentation over speed, a refurbished SR800 with an extension tube is a smart bet. It’s affordable, offers control, and fits the light roast profile you’re after. But don’t overlook the HX-100—it’s smaller, simpler, and perfect for batch sizes that won’t fill your kitchen. The key…