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It's the December 2025 + January 2026 issue featuring World Barista Champion Jack Simpson of Australia! Also inside our first ever Holiday Gift Guide, energy drinks, hacks for the rush crunch, the dirt on mushroom coffee& more! www.baristamagazine.com/out-now-the-...
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Catch up on some reading this weekend with our digital archive. More than 40 issues are free to read in their entirety! lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/...
January 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Catch up on some reading this weekend with our digital archive. More than 40 issues are free to read in their entirety! lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/...
Can the Baobab tree provide an alternative revenue stream for coffee farmers? We take a look here www.baristamagazine.com/exploring-co...
Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Baobab Seeds
African baobab seeds can be turned into a nutritious and tasty coffee-like drink. Today, we learn more about this "coffee alternative."
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January 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Can the Baobab tree provide an alternative revenue stream for coffee farmers? We take a look here www.baristamagazine.com/exploring-co...
Germany's capital has a bustling café scene and we're back for another coffee tour through Berlin. Join us here and find some new shops: www.baristamagazine.com/an-updated-g...
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An Updated Guide to the Berlin Coffee Scene
Our 2026 guide to the specialty-coffee world of Berlin, Germany, featuring both newcomers and long-time local favorites.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Germany's capital has a bustling café scene and we're back for another coffee tour through Berlin. Join us here and find some new shops: www.baristamagazine.com/an-updated-g...
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Can shipping coffee by sailboat really shift the tide on global carbon emissions? We talk with some folks trying to do just that. www.baristamagazine.com/decarbonized...
Decarbonized Sail Transport is the New Wave of Sustainable Coffee
With record high coffee prices and supply shortages, should roasters throw caution to the wind and set sail on this sustainable endeavor?
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January 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Can shipping coffee by sailboat really shift the tide on global carbon emissions? We talk with some folks trying to do just that. www.baristamagazine.com/decarbonized...
“When I created PDC, I never imagined that a major focus would be helping farmers and communities who once saw coca cultivation as their only means of survival.” We talk with Luis Mojica founder of Project to Decolonize Coffee. www.baristamagazine.com/a-look-at-pr...
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Power to Producers—A Look at "Project to Decolonize Coffee" in Colombia
In a region of Colombia healing from decades of internal conflict, Luis Mojica has set out to empower coffee-growing communities.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
“When I created PDC, I never imagined that a major focus would be helping farmers and communities who once saw coca cultivation as their only means of survival.” We talk with Luis Mojica founder of Project to Decolonize Coffee. www.baristamagazine.com/a-look-at-pr...
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As mass protests erupt in Iran, this article about the younger generations' embrace of coffee and cafes spaces for work, socializing & resistance is worth a read. newlinesmag.com/reportage/ho...
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How Cafe Culture Is Reshaping Tehran
For Iran’s youth, coffee has become a symbol of refinement, an economic opportunity and a means of socializing that can hold a frisson of rebellion
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January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
As mass protests erupt in Iran, this article about the younger generations' embrace of coffee and cafes spaces for work, socializing & resistance is worth a read. newlinesmag.com/reportage/ho...
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“Most people still don’t know what specialty coffee is. That’s the gap I’m trying to close.” Shu Yeung leads weekly coffee explorations thru Sydney part walking tour, part sensory workshop, part cultural exchange. www.baristamagazine.com/mapping-a-ci...
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Mapping a City in Cups: Sydney’s Most Unexpected Coffee Tour
Shu Yeung’s Sydney Coffee Tour turns Sunday mornings into engaging lessons on taste, craft, and connection.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
“Most people still don’t know what specialty coffee is. That’s the gap I’m trying to close.” Shu Yeung leads weekly coffee explorations thru Sydney part walking tour, part sensory workshop, part cultural exchange. www.baristamagazine.com/mapping-a-ci...
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“I know a lot of people tie sustainability to the environment, but I think more about social sustainability and equity.” We talk with Beamlak Melesse Bekele of the AFCA about sustainability, barista development & building inclusive community spaces. www.baristamagazine.com/we-need-spac...
“We Need Spaces That Feel Like Us”—A Conversation With Beamlak Melesse Bekele
Beamlak, program leader at the African Fine Coffees Association, talks sustainability, barista development, and more.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
“I know a lot of people tie sustainability to the environment, but I think more about social sustainability and equity.” We talk with Beamlak Melesse Bekele of the AFCA about sustainability, barista development & building inclusive community spaces. www.baristamagazine.com/we-need-spac...
“I love the days the sail ships arrive, unloading and celebrating these wonderful journeys and the many hands involved.” Can sail transport make the coffee industry more sustainable? www.baristamagazine.com/decarbonized...
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Decarbonized Sail Transport is the New Wave of Sustainable Coffee
With record high coffee prices and supply shortages, should roasters throw caution to the wind and set sail on this sustainable endeavor?
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January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“I love the days the sail ships arrive, unloading and celebrating these wonderful journeys and the many hands involved.” Can sail transport make the coffee industry more sustainable? www.baristamagazine.com/decarbonized...
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Back in 2019, the city had just six specialty coffee shops. As of October 2025, that number has grown to over 50. We've got an updated trip through Porto, Portugal's café scene. www.baristamagazine.com/an-updated-g...
An Updated Guide to Porto, Portugal: 5 Must-Try Cafés in the City
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January 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Back in 2019, the city had just six specialty coffee shops. As of October 2025, that number has grown to over 50. We've got an updated trip through Porto, Portugal's café scene. www.baristamagazine.com/an-updated-g...
“Avoiding uncomfortable conversations doesn’t make the industry healthier. Education should give people the tools to sit with complexity instead of simplifying it away.” We talk to Krzysztof Blinkiewicz, founder of Red Ink Coffee. www.baristamagazine.com/red-ink-coff...
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Red Ink Coffee Takes a New Approach to Coffee Education
Krzysztof Blinkiewicz believes coffee education shouldn't simply teach brewing skills—it should help people serve their community.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Avoiding uncomfortable conversations doesn’t make the industry healthier. Education should give people the tools to sit with complexity instead of simplifying it away.” We talk to Krzysztof Blinkiewicz, founder of Red Ink Coffee. www.baristamagazine.com/red-ink-coff...
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New WCC competition rules & sponsors, California-grown coffee goes to auction, 8Ball collabs with Cxffee Black & more in the Insider. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-...
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New WCC competition rules & sponsors, California-grown coffee goes to auction, 8Ball collabs with Cxffee Black & more in the Insider. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-...
Protein and mushrooms in your coffee? We take a look at the growing functional beverage trend. www.baristamagazine.com/coffee-with-...
Coffee With a Boost: Protein and Functional Mushrooms Find a Place on Café Menus
Nowadays, people are wanting more from their coffee than caffeine—and coffee shops are stepping up to deliver.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Protein and mushrooms in your coffee? We take a look at the growing functional beverage trend. www.baristamagazine.com/coffee-with-...
The WCIGS and WCRC have new rules, the WBC has new sponsors, 8ball's got new coffee & more in the Insider, our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-...
The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry
Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The WCIGS and WCRC have new rules, the WBC has new sponsors, 8ball's got new coffee & more in the Insider, our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-...
Avalanches aren't just in the mountains, they're in your coffee beds too! Scientists at the University of Colorado demonstrate why the effects avalanche dynamics on your brewing matter in a new study.
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New Study Shows Why Pour Height Matters
When it comes to pourovers, how high should you hold that kettle? Scientists have finally found an answer—and it may surprise you.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Avalanches aren't just in the mountains, they're in your coffee beds too! Scientists at the University of Colorado demonstrate why the effects avalanche dynamics on your brewing matter in a new study.
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Used to thicken plant-based milks, guar gum is a staple in the coffee world, but has managed to stir up a bit of controversy over the years. Learn more about the ingredient here: www.baristamagazine.com/what-is-guar...
What Is Guar Gum?—Demystifying the Additive Commonly Found in Alternative Milk
Typically used to thicken plant-based milks, guar gum is a staple in the coffee world—but what exactly is it?
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January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Used to thicken plant-based milks, guar gum is a staple in the coffee world, but has managed to stir up a bit of controversy over the years. Learn more about the ingredient here: www.baristamagazine.com/what-is-guar...
"It’s not just food. It’s a symbol of fertility, well-being, and community connection.” In Oromia, Ethiopia the ancient tradition of Buna Qalaa turns coffee into a meal.
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Preserving An Age-Old Coffee Tradition With Ethiopia's Buna Qalaa
In Oromia, Ethiopia, a centuries-old tradition turns coffee into a meal—a ceremony of nourishment and connection.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:43 PM
"It’s not just food. It’s a symbol of fertility, well-being, and community connection.” In Oromia, Ethiopia the ancient tradition of Buna Qalaa turns coffee into a meal.
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Here's some counterintuitive coffee news: the height from which you pour your water might be just as critical as your grind size or water temperature! www.baristamagazine.com/new-study-sh...
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New Study Shows Why Pour Height Matters
When it comes to pourovers, how high should you hold that kettle? Scientists have finally found an answer—and it may surprise you.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Here's some counterintuitive coffee news: the height from which you pour your water might be just as critical as your grind size or water temperature! www.baristamagazine.com/new-study-sh...
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Moka pots are great, but the MokaBot, a compact, touchscreen-controlled moka brewer, really ups the stovetop game! www.baristamagazine.com/all-about-th...
A First Look at the MokaBot, the Smart Moka Pot
Introducing the MokaBot: a touchscreen moka brewer with boiling-point calibration, pressure estimation, and user-defined heat profiles.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Moka pots are great, but the MokaBot, a compact, touchscreen-controlled moka brewer, really ups the stovetop game! www.baristamagazine.com/all-about-th...
Want to know a great way to support Barista Magazine? Tell our advertisers you saw them in our pages! They love to hear it, and so do we!
January 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Want to know a great way to support Barista Magazine? Tell our advertisers you saw them in our pages! They love to hear it, and so do we!
"I want people to feel warmth, curiosity, and a little piece of our culture." We talk with Sajah Abdelghani about Coffiyeh, her mobile coffee cart, and promoting Palestinian culture through coffee. www.baristamagazine.com/sharing-pale...
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Sharing Palestinian Stories Through Coffee: A Conversation With Sajah Abdelghani
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January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
"I want people to feel warmth, curiosity, and a little piece of our culture." We talk with Sajah Abdelghani about Coffiyeh, her mobile coffee cart, and promoting Palestinian culture through coffee. www.baristamagazine.com/sharing-pale...
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"We wanted it to feel open and unpretentious, like you’re just stepping into our world for a cup of coffee, not into a restaurant’s reputation.” Go inside the new coffee greenhouse at Noma in Copenhagen. www.baristamagazine.com/noma-coffees...
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Noma Coffee’s Little Greenhouse in Copenhagen
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January 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
"We wanted it to feel open and unpretentious, like you’re just stepping into our world for a cup of coffee, not into a restaurant’s reputation.” Go inside the new coffee greenhouse at Noma in Copenhagen. www.baristamagazine.com/noma-coffees...
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As the Holiday Season wraps up, we have some great sig drinks from mulled coffee to sugar cookie pudding matcha from our readers. www.baristamagazine.com/our-favorite...
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Our Favorite Holiday Drinks, Crafted by Barista Magazine Readers
We asked our readers what they brewed up to celebrate the holiday season; here's a list of some of our favorites.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
As the Holiday Season wraps up, we have some great sig drinks from mulled coffee to sugar cookie pudding matcha from our readers. www.baristamagazine.com/our-favorite...
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A year of gear: half of our most popular articles in 2025 at BMag Online were Test Drives. See which ones came out on top here: www.baristamagazine.com/a-year-of-ge...
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A Year of Gear in Review: Our Most Popular Test Drives of 2025
Last year was a time of exciting coffee gear releases, all of which we were happy to put to the test. Here's what we loved most in 2025.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
A year of gear: half of our most popular articles in 2025 at BMag Online were Test Drives. See which ones came out on top here: www.baristamagazine.com/a-year-of-ge...
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Happy New Year! May 2026 bring joy, peace & exceptional coffee to everyone!
January 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Happy New Year! May 2026 bring joy, peace & exceptional coffee to everyone!