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New data from Square suggests coffee shops do more than cultivate community within their own four walls. They may also help knit nearby businesses together. In a new “Local Economy Report,” Square said coffee shops and casual dining businesses serve as the most common “neighborhood connectors,” sharing more “regular” customers with nearby businesses. In […]
Key takeaways Busy coffee shops should batch matcha to improve efficiency. Batching matcha can also help improve beverage consistency. Proper training ensures baristas prepare batched matcha to high standards. Hot water flash-chill is often the best method for preserving quality. Traditional matcha demands time and attention to detail. For a home brewer, sieving and hand-whisking […]
Campaigns by PETA and Free4DairyFree allege that coffee shops “tax” consumers who order plant milks. Starbucks, Dunkin’, Pret A Manger, Dutch Bros, Scooter’s Coffee, and Gail’s have all discontinued their alt milk surcharges. Plant milks cost significantly more, squeezing independent cafés’ tight margins while large chains can absorb the difference. Specialty coffee shops must carefully […]
As the dust from January’s blaze begins to settle, what’s next? Los Angeles coffee shops share how they’re coping post-disaster. BY MELINA DEVONEYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Highlight Coffee Yesterday, we released part one of this article and heard from three cafés —Highlight Coffee, Caffe Luxxe, and Bevel Coffee—on how they were affected […]
In January, flames burned through more than 55,000 acres of Los Angeles—the costliest blaze in U.S. history. Post-disaster, the city’s coffee shops are still healing. BY MELINA DEVONEYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Max Kukurudziak From January 7 to January 31, 2025, an onslaught of wildfires charred a large portion of Los Angeles, with most […]
Located in southern Thailand, the city of Phuket has a blossoming specialty-coffee scene. We explore four exceptional coffee shops in this vibrant locale. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Thailand is an extraordinary place filled with so much to see, eat, drink, and experience. In the southern region of the country, there […]
Nebraska’s capital city is home to a number of cozy coffee shops. Today, we’re showcasing some of our favorites. BY JON FERGUSONBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image by Michal Parzuchowski For the last several years, Nebraska’s state tourism slogan rang a snarky yet truthful tone: “Nebraska. Honestly, it’s not for everyone.” But in February of 2024, […]
Antwerp, Belgium, is home to a vibrant specialty-café scene. Be sure to visit these four cool coffee shops on a weekend trip to the city. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Just a few miles south of the Dutch border lies Antwerp: Belgium’s most populous municipality and the main city of Flanders, […]
We explore three specialty-coffee shops on the Big Island of Hawai’i. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Michaela Tomchek In part one of this article series, we began our adventure through the Big Island of Hawai’i by exploring a handful of noteworthy coffee farms. Today, we continue our look at the Big Island’s […]
February 26, 2025 (Published: February 26, 2025) February is a month of milestones, and this year, 10 independent coffee shops across the country have something exciting to celebrate – anniversaries marking their success! From two to 21 years in business, these coffeehouses […]