PRF El Salvador to host Global Coffee Awards World Championship & opens speaker applications
The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will take place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in San Salvador,...
More roasters are selling advent calendars: How do you make one?
Coffee advent calendars are a growing seasonal trend that allow roasters to showcase a wide range of coffees in one product. As the luxury advent...
The 2025 Perfect Daily Grind holiday coffee gift guide
The 2025 holiday season is approaching, and it’s time to start thinking of gifts for friends and family, including the coffee professionals and enthusiasts we...
Global Coffee Awards announces best roasters in Europe
The Global Coffee Awards recognise the world’s best roasteries and the producers who supply their coffees. The European edition was held on 29 & 30...
Multi-roaster coffee shops: What buyers & sellers need to know
A multi-roaster café offers coffee from different roasters at any given time. Some always opt for coffee from a specific roaster to provide consistency, while...
More potential changes to the EUDR: What small roasters need to know
The European Commission has proposed simplifying EUDR compliance for micro and small enterprises, including coffee businesses. This decision follows recent issues with setting up the...
Global Coffee Awards recognises the best roasters in coffee-producing countries
The Global Coffee Awards honour the world’s best roasteries and the producers who supply their coffees. The Origin edition, recognising roasting excellence in coffee-producing countries,...
HostMilano 2025: The essential coffee guide
HostMilano 2025 will take place from 17 to 21 October in Milan, Italy, and will host the 2025 World Barista Championship. The 2023 edition drew...
Global Coffee Awards crowns best roasters in the US & Canada
The Global Coffee Awards recognise and spotlight the world’s best roasteries and the producers behind their coffees. The US & Canada edition was held on...
Who is buying a US$680 cup of coffee?
Dubai’s Roasters Specialty Coffee House is selling the world’s most expensive coffee at AED2,500 (US$680) per cup, according to the Guinness World Records. Naturally, this...
Swirl, stir, or leave the bloom: Has specialty coffee decided what’s best?
The bloom is a crucial step in the filter coffee brewing process. One of the most common ratios for blooming is a 2:1 water-to-coffee ratio;...
PRF returns to El Salvador for 11th edition on 26 & 27 March 2026
The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will take place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in San Salvador,...
Are we still freezing coffee?
Trailblazing roaster George Howell has been freezing both green and roasted coffee since 2001, but the practice became much more widespread in the mid-2010s. Many...
Why co-fermented coffees are becoming a category of their own
The allure of tapping into niche markets and commanding premium prices has driven producers to experiment with processing innovation, paving the way for co-ferments and...
Why freshly roasted coffee often tastes better at origin
Green coffee typically stays fresh for six to 12 months – much longer than roasted coffee. When packaged and stored correctly, green coffee arrives fresh...
Should roasters capitalise on trends while still focusing on specialty coffee?
The coffee industry is heavily trend-driven; matcha, cold RTD coffee, and functional beverages are the ones defining 2025. Black Sheep Coffee saw its sales of...