A designer based in The Netherlands has created a modular espresso machine prototype called Kara that presents an intriguing vision for the future of home kitchen appliances. Presented to the…
As the new year gets underway, a group of coffee educators plan to gather at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room in Oakland to illuminate potential new paths…
Sometimes, a green coffee bag is also a sign. Kirby Keomysay and Tyler Sutter, the owners of Omaha, Nebraska’s newest coffee spot, The Grind Coffeehouse, can attest to that. While…
After building a devoted following in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah, Honeysuckle Coffee Co. has expanded into the city itself, opening a second location this past fall. Tim Biffert, who…
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…