September 22, 2023

Coffee News Recap, 22 Sep: PRF Guatemala announced for 2024, US Americans choose coffee every day over other beverages & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s coffee news stories. Mon, 18...

September 21, 2023

PRF Colombia attracts more than 5,000 attendees and hosts four coffee competitions

On 14 & 15 September, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) returned to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia. The two-day forum – which is the...

September 19, 2023

Barcelona Coffee Awards 2023

The second edition of the Barcelona Coffee Awards will take place at Nau Bostik from 29 September to 1 October 2023. After a successful 2022...

September 12, 2023

Why are Colombian coffees becoming so popular at the World Barista Championship?

The World Barista Championship has long been a platform to showcase some of the world’s most interesting and unique coffees. In recent years, we’ve seen...

August 24, 2023

Are specialty coffee competitions still about credibility – or prize money?

Competitions are some of the most exciting and captivating events in the global coffee sector. Often pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating new trends...

August 10, 2023

April Brewers Cup 2023

In partnership with Asylum Coffeehouse, the second edition of the April Brewers Cup will take place in Singapore on 29 August 2023. The competition is...

August 3, 2023

PRF Colombia to host three coffee championships on 14 & 15 September 2023

Earlier this year, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) – the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event – returned to El Salvador. The two-day forum brought together thousands...

July 31, 2023

ASEAN Barista Team Championship 2023

The 2023 ASEAN Barista Team Championship will take place from 3 to 5 August at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila, Philippines. The third edition...

July 20, 2023

Why didn’t more people use plant milks at the 2023 World Barista Championship?

When the Specialty Coffee Association announced the new rules and regulations for the 2023 World Barista Championship, there were some notable changes that were sure...

June 29, 2023

What happened at the 2023 World Barista Championship?

From 21 to 24 June 2023, this year’s World Barista Championship was held at World of Coffee Athens in Greece. Along with the 2023 World...

June 26, 2023

The Barista League Los Angeles 2023

The Barista League returns to Los Angeles, California on 5 August. This year’s event will be hosted by MoonGoat Coffee in Costa Mesa. Alongside the...

June 8, 2023

World Espresso Championship 2023

The second edition of the World Espresso Championship will take place at the 360 Degrees Hotel in Athens, Greece on 25 June – following this...

June 7, 2023

How much do competition coffees cost?

Since its inception in 2000, the World Barista Championship has showcased some of the most exclusive and high-end coffees in the world. Along with other...

June 5, 2023

World AeroPress Championship 2023

The 2023 World AeroPress Championship will take place in Melbourne, Australia from 1 to 3 December, with the location to be announced soon. The event...

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...