Starbucks AI tech to help baristas?

Innovation Starbucks

Starbucks introduces Green Dot Assist, a generative-AI powered solution to aid baristas in real time, marking a new era of innovation.

WWW.GCRMAG.COM · 12 Jun, 2025 @ 04:42

Starbucks crowns first ever Global Barista Champion

Competition United States Starbucks

Nobuki Shimoide from Japan wins the first Starbucks Global Barista Champion title in Las Vegas.

WWW.GCRMAG.COM · 12 Jun, 2025 @ 04:40

Futures.Coffee is a Free Tool for Present Coffee Prices

Market United States

A Bay Area couple developed Futures.Coffee, a tool providing free access to present coffee market prices.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:39

Grounds for Growth: How Agritourism is Reviving Puerto Rico’s Coffee Industry: Part Two

Origin Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, agritourism is being used by farming communities to rejuvenate the coffee industry.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

How to minimise hazards in a coffee roastery

Roastery Perfect Daily Grind

Roastery operators must ensure safety to prevent physical strain and long-term health risks.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 06:43

Primo Roasting Equipment Releases New ‘Roast Master’ Software

Innovation Primo Roasting Equipment

Primo Roasting Equipment introduces Roast Master, a new software system available via annual license.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 13:23

Tanzania Coffee Report: Production and Exports Up, Driven by Robusta

Market Tanzania

Tanzania’s coffee production is projected to reach 1.45 million 60-kilogram bags in 2025/26, up from 1.35 million the previous year.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:37

Grounds for Growth: How Agritourism is Reviving Puerto Rico’s Coffee Industry: Part One

Origin Puerto Rico

Agritourism is revitalizing Puerto Rico's coffee industry, restoring its once global prominence.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

Here’s The Story on New High-End Coffee Seller Untold Coffee Lab

Market Untold Coffee Lab

Untold Coffee Lab introduces ultra-premium green and roasted coffees, aiming to market rare bags individually.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 14:53

Mexico Coffee Report: Production Up Slightly while Soluble Exports Surge

Market Mexico

Mexico's coffee production is forecast to reach 3.9 million 60-kg bags for 2025/26, showing a slight increase.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 19:35

Oakland Coffee Shop at Center of Charged DOJ Discrimination Lawsuit

Culture United States

An Oakland coffee shop is embroiled in a DOJ lawsuit over alleged discrimination against Jewish customers.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 17:37

What’s the future for home espresso machines?

Market United States National Coffee Association

Consumer knowledge and investment in coffee education are driving innovation in the home espresso machine market.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 06:35

Ethiopia Coffee Report: Production, Consumption and Exports All Up

Market

Ethiopia’s coffee production is forecast to reach the equivalent of a record 11.6 million 60-kilogram bags in the 2025/26 market year (October through September), driven by favorable weather, rejuvenation of...

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 09 Jun, 2025 @ 14:48

How portable coffee grinders have evolved

Design Perfect Daily Grind

Portable coffee grinders have become essential for making excellent coffee on the go.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 09 Jun, 2025 @ 08:49

Popular Non-Coffee Drinks Explained: Matcha Latte vs Chai Latte vs Iced Tea & more!

Recipes Czech Republic Večerka

Explore 8 delicious non-coffee drinks, from matcha lattes to iced teas, with easy recipes to try at home.

EUROPEANCOFFEETRIP.COM · 09 Jun, 2025 @ 14:01

The Ultimate Cost of Tariffs: Smallholder Coffee Farmers Are Paying the Price

Market United States

Tariffs on coffee imports increase costs, impacting U.S. coffee shops and origin communities more significantly.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 09 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

Barista Stories: Simone Bianchi of DAK, Amsterdam

Culture Netherlands DAK

Simone Bianchi combines his mixology background with creativity as Head Barista at DAK in Amsterdam.

EUROPEANCOFFEETRIP.COM · 06 Jun, 2025 @ 14:02

Coffee News Recap, 6 Jun: Arabica futures contracts to be priced in tonnes, 2025 WAC will be held in Seoul & other stories

Market United States Intercontinental Exchange

Arabica futures contracts will shift to a US $/tonne pricing mechanism by March 2028, according to ICE.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 06 Jun, 2025 @ 13:37

The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Market United States Suzanne Bonamici

Oregon's coffee industry leaders voice concerns over federal tariffs causing increased costs and potential layoffs.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 06 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

Pico Perfection: Part Two: David Schomer on La Marzocco’s Latest Home Grinder

Innovation La Marzocco

David Schomer explores how La Marzocco’s Pico grinder is revolutionizing home espresso brewing.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 05 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

Why are there sometimes discrepancies in cup scores?

Market

Cup scores, while meant to objectively measure coffee quality, face criticism as they significantly impact producer pricing.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 05 Jun, 2025 @ 11:01

Indonesia Coffee Report: Exports Up Though Tariffs and EUDR Linger

Market Indonesia

Indonesia's coffee production is expected to rise by 5% to 11.3 million bags for the 2025/26 market year.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 14:57

Oregon Coffee Leaders Speak Up Over Tariffs, Funding Cuts and Political Inaction

Market United States

Oregon coffee leaders express frustration over tariffs and USAID cuts at a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 14:10

Pico Perfection: Part One: David Schomer on La Marzocco’s Latest Home Grinder

Innovation David Schomer La Marzocco

David Schomer celebrates the new Pico grinder by La Marzocco, achieving consistent espresso perfection after 37 years.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

StoneX Specialty Opens Big Green Coffee Hub in Kansas City

Market United States StoneX Specialty Coffee

StoneX Specialty Coffee has launched a new warehouse near Kansas City, enhancing green coffee offerings in the central United States.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 14:46

The industry is changing: How coffee shops can keep up

Market Perfect Daily Grind

Coffee shop owners embrace technology to meet evolving consumer expectations and operational challenges.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 08:53

The industry is changing: How coffee shops can keep up

Market Perfect Daily Grind

Coffee shop owners are adopting technology and automation to meet evolving consumer expectations and operational challenges.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 08:53

30-Year Study: Women Who Drink Coffee in Midlife Are Healthier in Older Age

Innovation United States Harvard University

Harvard research shows women drinking coffee in midlife enjoy better physical and mental health as they age.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 17:48

Bulletproof Rebrands Without Focusing on Mold and Toxicity

Market United States Bulletproof

Bulletproof rebrands, moving away from messages about mold and toxicity to focus on broader health attributes.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 14:51

How cup design affects the coffee drinking experience

Design Brazil Fabiana Carvalho

Research by Dr. Fabiana Carvalho highlights how cup design influences the coffee drinking experience.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 09:15

How cup design affects the coffee drinking experience

Design Brazil Dr. Fabiana Carvalho

Research by Dr. Fabiana Carvalho highlights the often-overlooked impact of cup design on coffee flavor perception.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 09:15

Macap Introduces Flagship Supra Commercial Grinder Line

Design Italy Macap

Italian grinder company Macap launches the Supra line, designed for efficient service in busy coffee shops.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 14:49

Rethinking the Value of Coffee at the Coffee Association of Canada’s West Coast Connect Event

Market Canada Coffee Association of Canada

The Coffee Association of Canada’s event highlighted the rising cost of coffee and its impact on Canadian consumers.

WWW.BARISTAMAGAZINE.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

Take the 2025 Roast/Daily Coffee News Reader Survey

Market Daily Coffee News

Daily Coffee News invites readers to participate in their 2025 survey to improve content in the specialty coffee sector.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 15:59

The New Acaia Umbra Lunar Goes Where Other Scales Cannot

Design Acaia

Acaia introduces the Umbra Lunar, a coffee scale with no display screen, designed to integrate seamlessly with other Acaia devices.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 15:01

Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control

Market

Coffee roasters face tighter margins due to rising costs, prompting a focus on quality control to add value.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 06:49

Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control

Market

It’s a challenging time for roasters in today’s coffee market. Green coffee prices remain high, while labour, logistics, packaging, and operational costs have all increased significantly. In turn, roasters’ margins are tighter than ever, but many continue to look for ways to add value to the products they offer. As some switch to more cost-effective […] The post Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control appeared first on Perfect Daily Grind.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 06:49

Coffee News Recap, 30 May: Ethiopia set to hit record US $2bn in coffee export revenue, European countries request further delays to EUDR & other stories

Market Ethiopia

Ethiopia is poised to achieve a record US $2 billion in coffee export revenue.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 12:08

Inside the Manhattan Coffee Roasters Space: A Tour with Esther Maasdam & Ben Morrow

Roastery Netherlands Manhattan Coffee Roasters Typhoon Roasters

Explore the innovative space of Manhattan Coffee Roasters, co-founded by Esther Maasdam and Ben Morrow in Rotterdam.

EUROPEANCOFFEETRIP.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 07:47

The “C Price” as the Coffee Industry Knows It is Being Phased Out

Market United States Intercontinental Exchange

The Intercontinental Exchange is phasing out the current US-cents-per-pound arabica benchmark.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 18:40

Weekly Coffee News: Loving Robusta Book + Influential LA Cafe to Close

Culture

A notable Los Angeles cafe is set to close as a book tour launches for 'Robusta — Canephora: A Guide'.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 13:44

Barista Stories: Andris Romanovskis of Rocket Bean, Riga

Culture Latvia Rocket Bean

Andris Romanovskis fosters a culture of care at Rocket Bean in Riga, leading both coffee and HR to enhance the customer experience.

EUROPEANCOFFEETRIP.COM · 29 May, 2025 @ 13:05

Is the coffee community’s relationship with associations changing?

Culture SCA

Coffee associations support industry growth and community, but changes impact their roles.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 29 May, 2025 @ 11:39

The pros and cons of raising your retail coffee prices

Market Perfect Daily Grind

Rising costs for coffee, energy, and labor are forcing retailers to consider necessary price increases.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 28 May, 2025 @ 09:01

How roasters can prioritise food safety when making cold brew

Roastery National Coffee Association

Cold brew has become a menu staple, with consumption rising by nearly 42% from 2020 to 2025, according to the National Coffee Association.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 27 May, 2025 @ 06:36

How in-house roasting can help cafés manage high coffee prices

Roastery Perfect Daily Grind

In-house roasting can help cafés manage tighter margins amid high coffee prices, providing more control over their supply chain.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 26 May, 2025 @ 03:56

Barista Stories: Darja Filipova of Rocket Bean, Riga

Culture Latvia Rocket Bean

Darja Filipova leads as Head Barista at Rocket Bean in Riga, blending technical skill with a love for hospitality.

EUROPEANCOFFEETRIP.COM · 23 May, 2025 @ 12:37

Coffee News Recap, 23 May: Indonesia aims to surpass Vietnam’s coffee production, George Jinyang Peng wins the 2025 World Brewers Cup & other stories

Market Indonesia George Jinyang Peng

Indonesia aims to overtake Vietnam as the second-largest coffee producer by increasing production to 10 million 60kg bags.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 23 May, 2025 @ 12:58