November 5, 2025

Co-ferments vs. yeast inoculation: What’s the difference?

Co-fermented and yeast-inoculated coffees share some similarities that produce flavours beyond the coffee cherry itself. Co-ferments are coffees in which external organic substrates (such as...

September 2, 2025

Should there be a barista dress code?

Starbucks recently updated its dress code for better “consistency” among staff. Baristas in North American stores now have to wear solid black tops with any...

August 27, 2025

Coffee by day, wine by night: How cafés could boost profits

The wine industry has heavily influenced specialty coffee, from processing to appreciation of origin and terroir. Many specialty coffee shops and roasters serve wine, extending...

July 8, 2025

As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?

The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate more of their financial resources towards areas that need them...

July 7, 2025

How high prices blurred the divide between specialty and commercial coffees

As the C price remains volatile, reaching record highs earlier this year and recently settling below US $3/lb, commercial-grade coffee has taken a significant hit....

April 7, 2025

Record coffee futures mean producers are price makers – but it’s complicated

Sustained high arabica prices have created an unprecedented time for the coffee industry. Arabica futures, which hit a record high of US $4.41/lb in early...