8+ hour ago  (210+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." Laura Szeliga, who led Stumptown Coffee Roasters for five years, departed just two months after its parent company, JDE Peet's, was acquired by Keurig Dr…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1382+ words) The barista role has never been more demanding. As specialty coffee shops face a saturated market and increasingly knowledgeable customers, the expectations placed on those behind the counter have risen sharply. Consumers who once judged a caf" by the quality…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1465+ words) When it comes to extracting excellent espresso, baristas rightly focus on variables like grind size, dose, yield, water temperature, and pressure profiling. Yet two components that sit at the centre of every extraction rarely get the attention they deserve: the…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1490+ words) Cold coffee, matcha, and refreshers have emerged as major sales drivers at chains and quick-service restaurants. Younger consumers, in particular, are drawn to their aesthetic appeal and customisation potential. "The out-of-home beverage segment now entails many different things, sometimes all…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (191+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." Starbucks is reportedly weighing a stake sale or an IPO for its Japan business, according to Bloomberg, with early-stage conversations with investment banks already underway…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (955+ words) Today, that position holds. Germany is Europe's largest green coffee importer, sourcing over 90% of its coffee directly from producing countries. In 2024, Germany imported just over 1 million tonnes of green coffee. Hamburg's port remains Europe's largest coffee hub, and the country…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1069+ words) The global coffee industry's attention has turned to the Philippines for several reasons. Ingredients like ube, pandan, and salted egg yolk are trending in coffee shops worldwide, attracting the attention of younger consumers seeking more globally-inspired flavours. Liberica and excelsa…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1550+ words) Extract chilling is no longer a new idea in specialty coffee. First gaining widespread attention through coffee competitions several years ago, the technique has since become increasingly common among baristas looking to maximise flavour clarity and aromatic intensity in espresso....

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1150+ words) Central Europe's specialty coffee market is growing, and Hungary is one to watch." No longer confined to Budapest, a city with a deep connection to coffee, specialty coffee is spreading across the country. According to European Coffee Trip, around 170 specialty…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (199+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." After two years of unprecedented price surges, there are signs of relief for the coffee industry. Arabica prices have been falling steadily through 2026, reaching an…...