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…
For the earth, for the people, for the arts and, of course, for the coffee. These and other compelling calls to customers rang out from new cafes up and down…
As the sun goes down on a comparatively quiet year for specialty coffee retail openings on the inland western frontier, we find a remarkable variety of coffees from the shops…
As part of our continuing 2022 Year in Review coverage, we look now to the Southeast United States, where a fresh crop of independent coffee shops has taken root. The…