Is the era of minimalism over for coffee packaging?
Key takeaways Minimalist coffee packaging applies a “less is more” design philosophy, using limited colour palettes, clean typography, and negative space. But Gen Z is...
Global Coffee Awards is looking for Asia’s best roaster
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key takeaways The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) recognise the world’s best roasteries and the producers who supply their coffees. Global...
Portable electric coffee equipment is changing how people brew on the go
Key takeaways Portable coffee equipment now produces results that rival café quality. Full equipment ecosystems cover a wide range of drinks New competitions prove high-quality...
PRF El Salvador attracts biggest roaster attendance yet and crowns world’s best roaster
Key takeaways The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) took place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in San...
What’s happening at World of Coffee San Diego
Key takeaways The first North American edition of World of Coffee will take place from 10 to 12 April 2026 in San Diego, California. The...
Global Coffee Awards crown world’s best roasters & announce full 2026 schedule
Key takeaways The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) recognise the world’s best roasteries and the producers who supply their coffees. Roasters from over 125 countries submitted...
Will conflict in the Middle East make coffee more expensive?
Key takeaways Coffee prices remain stable despite the ongoing Middle East conflict. Predicted record 2026/27 harvests may push coffee prices lower in the coming weeks....
Pre-batched espresso: Why it’s dividing opinion
Key takeaways Pre-batched espresso is extracted in advance, chilled, and poured to order. The practice allows baristas to serve milk drinks in as little as...
The rise of exotic and African varieties in El Salvador
Key takeaways Bourbon and Pacamara define El Salvador’s coffee identity. Traditional African varieties like Gesha and SL28 are becoming increasingly popular. New high-quality varieties help...
PRF El Salvador to attract its biggest roaster attendance ever on 26 & 27 March 2026
Key takeaways: The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will take place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in...
What’s happening at World of Coffee Dubai 2026?
World of Coffee Dubai returns 18 to 20 January 2026, at DWTC. The event will include three UAE Coffee Championships, the Cezve/Ibrik Championship, and the...
Why there’s more focus on customer service in specialty coffee than ever
As prices rise, specialty coffee consumers are demanding more attentive customer service. Brands like WatchHouse and Proud Mary are scaling through a hospitality-centric approach. Detail-oriented...
Regular vs blind burrs: What’s the difference?
Blind burrs have no screw holes on the cutting surface. Instead, they are secured using alignment pins and magnets, or screws from the back or...
PRF El Salvador to host Global Coffee Awards World Championship & opens speaker applications
The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will take place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in San Salvador,...
More roasters are selling advent calendars: How do you make one?
Coffee advent calendars are a growing seasonal trend that allow roasters to showcase a wide range of coffees in one product. As the luxury advent...
The 2025 Perfect Daily Grind holiday coffee gift guide
The 2025 holiday season is approaching, and it’s time to start thinking of gifts for friends and family, including the coffee professionals and enthusiasts we...