Do World Barista Championship competitors always need to practise with official equipment?
Every year, coffee professionals from around the world have the chance to compete and showcase their skills at one of the most celebrated events in...
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The barista-to-roaster career step may not be as logical as it seems
For many baristas, a passion for high-quality coffee and excellent customer service is what drives them to work in specialty coffee. Alongside this, many develop...
What is the Weiss Distribution Technique & should you use it before tamping coffee?
There are many variables to consider when pulling espresso shots, which include dose, yield, extraction time, and grind size. As well as these, we also...
Why should coffee competitors go on origin trips?
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are arguably the most prominent and prestigious competitions in the global coffee industry. WCC events give coffee professionals from around...
Introducing extract chilling in coffee
In his 2021 World Barista Championship (WBC) routine, three-time Australian Barista Champion Hugh Kelly introduced to the world stage a concept known as “extract chilling”. ...
Career progression for specialty coffee baristas
For many baristas, a passion for high-quality coffee is one of the main reasons they work in the specialty coffee industry. But alongside this enthusiasm,...
Does the World Barista Championship need to change?
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is a competition that promotes excellence in coffee and recognises the barista profession on an international scale. It is a...
Looking out for barista wellbeing after Covid-19
Across the coffee supply chain, there are certain actors which are more vulnerable to instability in the industry. While there is rightly a focus on...
Introducing PDG Education: Certified on-demand courses from specialty coffee professionals
For years, Perfect Daily Grind has sought to provide accessible, authoritative, and educational content that covers every aspect of the coffee sector. In line with...
What’s Keeping Producing Countries From Growing Coffee Consumption?
Increasing the volume of internal consumption is something all producing countries can benefit from. However, many of these countries also face several significant barriers, ranging...