Why Local Roasters Still Rule the Coffee Game
Real talk: You’ve probably heard the hype—small-batch local roasters are the gold standard. The assumption that they’re inherently better than...
Fermentation’s Rise: Is the Coffee World Overlooking Organic?
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: The coffee world is obsessed with fermentation, but is it overshadowing the age-old organic movement. A bag of...
Coffee Industry Shakes Up with Awards, Challenges, and a Bold Pricing Shift
The coffee world is buzzing with big news, from prestigious awards to a brewing revolution. A blind tasting this fall crowned the 2026 Good Food Awards...
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...
Porto’s Coffee Revolution: 5 Cafés Defining the City’s Brew Culture
Let’s talk about how Porto’s coffee scene has evolved from a niche curiosity to a global hotspot. Since 2019, the city’s specialty coffee shops have...
How Roasters Taste Fresh Coffee Without Waiting Weeks
Let’s talk about the quiet art of cupping fresh coffee—yes, even before it’s rested. Light roasts, with their bright acidity and floral notes, often need...
Supermarket Coffee Is Evolving – But Roasters Face a Tough Battle
The supermarket coffee aisle is no longer just a graveyard of dark roasts and instant brews. It’s evolving, but the path for specialty roasters is anything...
Space-Saving Secrets for Urban Coffee Roasters
Real talk: Cities are coffee capitals, and the competition is fierce. As specialty coffee demand surges in urban hubs, roasters are forced to rethink their...
Mastering the Craft: Chiaki Kobayashi’s Journey to German Coffee Excellence
Here's the deal: Meet Chiaki Kobayashi, a Tokyo transplant and senior barista at Bonanza Coffee Roasters in Berlin. Her passion for coffee has propelled her...
Mastering Coffee Craftsmanship: Luiz Eduardo Lahutte Motta’s Journey at SO Coffee Roasters, Porto
Coffee enthusiasts, meet Luiz Eduardo Lahutte Motta - a barista, consultant, and event guru who weaves magic behind the scenes at SO Coffee Roasters in Porto...