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The Barista League Revolutionizes Coffee Competitions: A Creative and Accessible Approach to Excellence

Dec

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The Barista League Revolutionizes Coffee Competitions: A Creative and Accessible Approach to Excellence

The coffee world is about to get a lot more exciting. The Barista League (TBL) has unveiled a groundbreaking competition redesign for 2026, transforming the landscape of specialty-coffee competitions with a creativity-first focus and global reach. For over a decade, coffee competitions have remained structurally stagnant. But now, TBL is shaking things up, emphasizing creativity, genuine service, and accessible excellence in its new format. This change reflects the industry's growing desire for competitions that value the story and experience behind a drink as much as the drink itself. The new structure revolves around three pillars—Concept, Service, and Product—with an emphasis…

Navigating Direct Trade’s Commercial Sense in the Coffee Industry

Dec

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Navigating Direct Trade’s Commercial Sense in the Coffee Industry

In the rapidly evolving coffee industry, direct trade has become a vital strategy for businesses seeking to maintain ethical practices while ensuring profitability. As global coffee prices reached an all-time high in February 2025, this once niche approach transformed into a necessity for survival. Direct trade's emphasis on quality, transparency, and equitable partnerships has proven to be not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage in the unpredictable market. These values are no longer obstacles to profitability; they form the foundation upon which successful businesses are built. Kevin O’Connor, Head Beverage Manager for The Tryst Trading Company, explains that…

Europe’s Best Roasters Revealed at the Global Coffee Awards

Dec

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Europe’s Best Roasters Revealed at the Global Coffee Awards

The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) celebrated European roasting excellence in Bordeaux, France on October 29-30, 2025. The competition honored companies that produce exceptional coffee, bridging a gap in the industry by acknowledging both the roasters and the producers who grow the beans. The GCA invites European roasters of all sizes to submit their best coffees across various categories, with an emphasis on recognizing overall company success rather than individual roaster achievements. The goal is to strengthen brand identity and promote a global approach to quality across the supply chain. Roasters from 25 countries submitted entries for filter, espresso, and milk-based…

Revolutionizing Coffee: The Evolution of Grinder Burr Design

Dec

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Revolutionizing Coffee: The Evolution of Grinder Burr Design

Grinders are the unsung heroes in coffee preparation, transforming whole beans into the perfect brew. Yet, their burrs – the heart of the grinder – often remain unnoticed. However, as specialty coffee continues to evolve, so does the design and technology behind these crucial components. In the world of coffee equipment, the grinder holds a coveted position atop the hierarchy. It plays a pivotal role in the brewing process, shaping ground coffee particles before extraction. Marco Tesconi, Cimbali Group's Grinder Category Manager and Global Business Development at Keber Burrs, explains it best: "Burrs are where the transformation begins, from whole…

AeroPress Introduces Compact Manual Grinder for Optimal Portability

Dec

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AeroPress Introduces Compact Manual Grinder for Optimal Portability

AeroPress, a renowned name in manual coffee equipment, has made its first move into grinding with the launch of an innovative metal manual grinder. Designed entirely in-house, this compact grinder is engineered to nest inside the hollow plunger of the AeroPress brewer for optimal portability when not in use. The grinder, available globally for $199.95, boasts a sleek design that sets it apart. Weighing 20.5 ounces, it features 38-millimeter titanium-coated conical burrs turned by the Easy-Grind Magnetic Handle. The patent-pending design uses magnets inside a fitted groove along the grinder’s exterior to stow the handle compactly when not in use.…

Fixing Mapping Errors in Smallholder Coffee Farms: A New Dataset for Transparency and Compliance

Dec

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Fixing Mapping Errors in Smallholder Coffee Farms: A New Dataset for Transparency and Compliance

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is about to kick into high gear, but a critical flaw threatens to cut hundreds of thousands of smallholder coffee farmers out of the European market. A new open-access dataset called Sample Earth aims to rectify this issue by helping mapmakers accurately classify smallholder farms instead of mislabeling them as forests. Launched last week by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Sample Earth is a reference dataset designed to improve map accuracy in deforestation due diligence. The groups behind this initiative say that inaccurate mapping could lead to…

Rocket Espresso Unveils Stelvio, Spluga, and Gravo Commercial and Home Grinders at HostMilano

Dec

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Rocket Espresso Unveils Stelvio, Spluga, and Gravo Commercial and Home Grinders at HostMilano

Italian espresso equipment powerhouse Rocket Espresso has recently unveiled its latest offerings at the HostMilano event in Italy - two commercial grinders, Rocket Stelvio and Rocket Stelvio Élite, and a home grinder, Rocket Gravo. Let's dive into the details of these new machines. The Rocket Stelvio and Rocket Stelvio Élite are tall, robust commercial grinders standing at 638 millimeters (25.1 inches). They feature 68-millimeter flat burrs spun by a 550-watt motor in the Stelvio and 83-millimeter flat burrs powered by a 750-watt motor in the Élite, making it Rocket's fastest grinder at 6 grams per second. Both models boast 1.5-kilogram-capacity…

Master Home Brewing: James Hoffmann’s Guide to Perfect Coffee

Dec

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Master Home Brewing: James Hoffmann’s Guide to Perfect Coffee

The escalating cost of coffee outings has led many to consider brewing at home. But, with the right knowledge, you can create a delicious cup without breaking the bank. We spoke with James Hoffmann, author of "How to Make the Best Coffee at Home" and founder of the YouTube channel Flat White, to learn his secrets for perfecting your home brew. The key to an exceptional coffee experience lies in investing in a good grinder and choosing quality beans. "If you can invest just a little bit one time in a grinder that’s going to unlock coffee brewing for you,"…

The Physics of a Perfect Pour-Over Coffee: A Groundbreaking Study Revealed

Dec

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The Physics of a Perfect Pour-Over Coffee: A Groundbreaking Study Revealed

A group of physicists and fluid mechanics experts at the University of Pennsylvania have published a groundbreaking study on pour-over coffee, revealing how to extract the maximum amount of flavor from the fewest beans. A year ago, staff at Arnold Mathijssen's lab, including the main coffee enthusiast Ernest Park, began pondering the ideal pour-over technique while hanging out at their lab's coffee table. This casual conversation led to a 10-page paper in the journal Physics of Fluids, published this week. The team used equipment like an espresso machine, French press, and pour-over setup, but it was the pour-over method that…

The High Cost and Waste of Single-Serve Coffee Machines: Why They’re Not Worth the Investment

Dec

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The High Cost and Waste of Single-Serve Coffee Machines: Why They’re Not Worth the Investment

Single-serve coffee machines like Keurig and Nespresso have become increasingly popular, but they might not be the best choice for your home kitchen. Matt Woodburn-Simmonds, a former barista and founder of Home Coffee Expert, advises against them due to their limitations, high costs, waste production, and less than stellar coffee quality. The main issue lies in the pods these machines require. They restrict your coffee choices significantly and can be expensive over time, especially for frequent coffee drinkers. The cost of operating these machines extends beyond the financial aspect: there's also the environmental toll to consider. Three or four pods…