There’s a new grinder in town, and boy is it causing a whirr. The Sette (pronounced SET-ei, just like café) is Baratza’s newest offering for...

There’s nothing more fun – or sophisticated – than a coffee cocktail. And that’s true whether you’re drinking it or brewing it. With the increasing...

The SCAE Excellence Awards are coming up, and you have the opportunity to nominate someone deserving of recognition. Perhaps you know a young café owner...

Coffee education is boring. Learning the difference between a dry processed and a wet processeed bean? Boring. Shot times and the effects on coffee? Boring....

You’ve planned out everything for your future coffee shop, and I mean everything: the coffee, the espresso machine, the décor, the prices… But there’s just...

Espressos are the base of every non-filter coffee. It’s the purest form of the drink and is key to understanding Italian coffee culture. In addition...

In 2010, Greece was not the best place for a serious business investment – especially if you were planning to sell luxury items, such as...

The naked portafilter is an increasingly popular espresso machine mod in the specialty world. But why? And does it actually make a difference to your...

Coffee is a wonderful thing – but, as a barista and coach myself, the ultimate satisfaction comes from mentoring the next generation of baristas. It’s...

With more and more specialty coffee shops popping up everywhere, how do you persuade coffee-drinkers to visit YOUR shop? The answer’s simple: by being you....

What happens when you try a new coffee product and go absolutely nuts for it? You devote yourself to working out the best way to...

Hiring the perfect barista is like chasing the perfect shot: difficult, but worth the effort. Many people still view being a barista as a part-time...

Going green isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also good business. In fact, perhaps the best way to improve your bottom line and...

When you think ofaccompanying cheese with a drink, many people opt for wine. This established pairing is popular for a reason. Things are no different...

I’ve no doubt that you love great coffee: you’re in the specialty coffee industry, after all. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent countless hours...

You’ve dreamed about opening a coffee shop for ages. You’ve got the layout and the design mapped out perfectly. You know which coffees and which...