May 25, 2023

World Coffee Roasting Championships: What will the new rules change?

On 20 April 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled its new Coffee Value Assessment. The idea behind the updated cupping form and protocol is...

May 23, 2023

The Barista League Toronto 2023

The Barista League will return to Toronto, Canada on 17 June 2023 at the Redwood Theatre. Alongside the barista-style competition, the event will also host...

May 9, 2023

The Barista League Brno 2023

The Barista League Brno event will take place on 26 May 2023 at INDUSTRA.COFFEE. This is the first time that the competition will be in...

December 23, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 23 Dec: SCA approves plant-based and other animal milks at WBC 2023, USDA predicts rebound in global coffee production and increased consumption for 2022/23 & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 19 Dec Weber...

November 23, 2022

Is there space for new coffee competitions?

In specialty coffee, there are a range of competitions designed to test the skills and knowledge of different coffee professionals. Among these, the World Coffee...

October 25, 2022

The Barista League Manchester 2022

The Barista League returns to Manchester, UK on 12 November 2022 to host its barista-stye competition. Twelve teams will compete in three rounds of barista...

April 8, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 8 Apr: Coffee prices fall after increasing in 17 consecutive months, ICO drafts new International Coffee Agreement & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 4 Apr Rastislav...

March 22, 2022

How can coffee professionals train for the Cup Tasters Championships?

The World Coffee Championships are widely considered to showcase excellence in the coffee industry, including recognising the skills of numerous coffee professions. One of these...

March 21, 2022

How do you roast coffee for barista competitions?

The process of roasting coffee for barista competitions is in many ways different from roasting for wholesale customers and end consumers.  This is for a...

April 2, 2021

Coffee News Recap, Apr 2: SCA Awards winners announced, CoE to host virtual cuppings & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 29 Mar –...