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A new multi-contributor volume edited by Amsterdam-based roaster Mikołaj Pociecha assembles producers, researchers, and writers to challenge the coffee world's dismissive stance toward Coffea canephora.
When federal immigration enforcement descended on Minnesota, the state's independent coffee shops moved beyond the usual community-hub branding—offering free coffee, shelter, donations and solidarity to neighbors living in fear.
Motoyoshi discusses their new book, the harmful messages sent by wasteful coffee photography, and how the industry's culture has shifted enough to make such a project possible.
Born as a grassroots movement in the United States, coffee activism has since expanded into an international force uniting professionals across the sector. Part Two examines the organizations and individuals in the United Kingdom and Australia working to make the industry more inclusive.
A conversation with the hosts of a coffee-industry podcast that stages structured debates on topics ranging from consumer education to coffee varieties.
Coffee is increasingly defined by origin and process, just as wine once was; examining how wine’s labeling conventions evolved can inform coffee’s own path.
Long-standing members of the coffee trade recall the publication's scrappy origins and share how the sector has—and hasn't—changed over a quarter century.
How four coffee businesses in Portland's surrounding towns navigate the tension between urban trends and local tastes.
A coffee professional discovers Tijuana's established specialty coffee scene, from roasters to cafés, revealing a community-driven culture that blends Mexican coffee heritage with US consumer trends.
A conversation with ceramicist Sarah Veak about handmade vessels, pour-over sets, and the relationship between maker and user.
A 2015 Ten Speed Press release pairs recipes with illustrations to explain why a coffee break can carry cultural weight—and the authors argue that life without it is unthinkable.
From a handful of pioneers to a globally respected scene, Denmark's coffee culture has transformed over two decades—built on collaboration, local pride, and a push for better sourcing.
Matts Johansson went from a curious café regular in Gothenburg to co-founding the World Barista Championships and shaping how a generation of baristas thinks about espresso.
The Vanderbilt anthropologist discusses his book on Guatemalan coffee, tracing how cultural beliefs, colonial legacies, and market structures turn certain beans into high-priced commodities.
从十七世纪的咖啡馆到千禧年后的第三波浪潮，梳理伦敦如何从零散的咖啡热情走向一个成形的产业，以及从业者为何在繁荣中仍心怀忧虑。
From Amsterdam's long-standing coffeeshops to a Raleigh hemp bar, businesses are blending caffeine and cannabis—and redefining what a social hangout can look like.
In recent years, coffee consulting has moved from a word-of-mouth practice to a visible career path. This article examines the forces behind that shift and what it says about the broader coffee industry.
As more coffee lovers set up espresso stations at home, how can the specialty coffee industry make them feel welcome? From social media stars to virtual trainers, insiders share how education and inclusivity can bring home baristas into the fold.
As specialty coffee expands beyond niche cafés into gas stations and chain stores, the industry faces a key question: can it scale without sacrificing the values that set it apart?
A conference keynote asks how specialty coffee can turn complex origin information into something customers can actually taste—and why that matters for producers.
