Coffee News

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note World of Coffee Brussels named three new champions over the weekend. Nas Jafaar…

As burnout remains a pressing issue amongst café staff, coffee leaders are being called to address the problem at the root. BY BRIANNA STEFANO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by…

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Busy baristas can overlook equipment quirks rather than address the root cause. Preventive maintenance cuts downtime, repair costs, and workflow disruptions. Coffee oil…

With a reimagined format, the coffee competition turned Mexico’s capital into a coffee festival—and home team Karla Bravo and Victor Granados walked away as champions. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE…

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways Preventive maintenance protects roasting equipment and prevents costly, unplanned failures. Chaff removal after every session is a non-negotiable safety task. Modern roasting machines…

Why emotional intelligence is one of the most powerful skills that café management can develop. BY BRIANNA STEFANO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images What to know:…

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways World of Coffee Brussels will take place from 25 to 27 June 2026 in Belgium. Europe accounted for over 30% of global coffee…

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Baristas now face higher expectations from employers and customers. Staffing shortages and rising labour costs continue to pressure cafés globally. Automation threatens the…

As Japanese rice farmers are challenged with decreased rice consumption throughout the country, one company has come up with a solution: Genmai Decaf, or “rice coffee.” BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA…