August 2026

Known as the “City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is also home to some seriously good coffee. Today, we look at the city’s specialty scene—its past, present, and future. BY ERIK…

New York-born coffee and matcha chain Blank Street has closed an approximately $105 million equity deal, including $75 million in new financing, as it begins expanding onto the West Coast….…

Latte Art Champion, barista school founder, roaster, and now consultant—Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama has never been content to stop at one thing. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy…

Japanese coffee giant UCC is launching a regenerative coffee pilot program in Vietnam, testing whether farm practices such as shade planting, cover cropping and biochar-based compost can improve coffee-tree growth……

Who speaks for specialty coffee? Across the industry, a unified global voice—one that speaks for all members of the supply chain—is needed. BY OGLAH MOROGO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo…

Chicago-based Groundswell Coffee Roasters rode a slow but steady wave of growth into its third cafe inside the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue.  Opened in July, the 1,000-square-foot……

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Compact roasters now match capabilities once exclusive to large production machines. The Stronghold S2 combines convection and radiant energy in a dual-heat system.…