Month: December 2022

Since its inception to today, the coffee industry has relied upon the labor of poorly paid workers in countries in which coffee is grown, in order to deliver roasted beans…

Following a 2021 that might be characterized by the generic phrase “logistics issues,” the global coffee industry experienced something like a return to normalcy in 2022. Of course, normalcy in…

Is coffee healthy? Can coffee make you happier? Is coffee addictive? A review of the mountain of coffee-related scientific research published this year offers some answers, but it also makes…

The direct-to-consumer coffee market absolutely overflowed this year with brewers, gadgets and online marketplaces aimed at satisfying pandemic-propelled demand for quality coffee outside of cafes. Among a variety of push-button…

As 2022 hits the cooling tray, it’s clear that roasteries of all sizes — including the home kitchen counter — received big batches of new equipment from which to choose…

A slew of new grinders were introduced to consumers this year as the home coffee renaissance of the pandemic era continues unabated.  Big names in commercial equipment, established names in…

The tools of the commercial coffee trade evolved significantly in 2022, with modern updates to classic machines, new automations galore and innovations in how coffee is delivered to the cup….

Though the year in new commercial grinders may not have been as explosive as it was for bean-breakers aimed at home consumers, there was still plenty to get excited about…

Dozens of specialty coffee roasting businesses launched throughout the United States in 2022, proving yet again that the coffee landscape offers plenty of room for smaller local and regional brands….

As we look back on the year in coffee, we’ve been routinely distracted by some dazzling displays of architecture and interior design.  Some of that was on display in our…