1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (305+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." It's been a huge week for coffee competitions and awards. The US recently crowned Esther Kim and Mehmet Sogan as the 2026 US Brewers Cup and…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1060+ words) Price transparency in specialty coffee was originally built around ethics. Roasters share farmgate (direct payments to producers) and free-on-board (or FOB, which covers all costs, including intermediary fees) prices in sustainability reports. In turn, they demonstrate a commitment to fairer…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1121+ words) Hybrid coffee brewers aren't new. One of the most popular, the Clever Dripper, was released in 2009, and quickly became a fixture of home setups and coffee shop brew bars for its durability and ease of use. Recently, they have become…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (250+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." Market uncertainty continues to push coffee prices higher. Arabica futures reached their highest levels since January 2026, climbing to US$3.17/lb, as Brazilian producers held stock…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1654+ words) The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) World Championship took place from 20 to 23 March 2026 ahead of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) in El Salvador." Throughout 2025, the GCA hosted competitions in the US & Canada, Europe, and Origin Roasted (any coffee-producing country) to recognise the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (946+ words) Pandan, a tropical plant long part of South and Southeast Asian cuisine, is appearing on coffee shop menus globally for its visual appeal and unique flavour. Its long, blade-like leaves are used extensively in cooking " from fragrant rice dishes and…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1103+ words) Designing a roastery that also serves as a showroom or caf" is about more than simply placing a coffee roaster in the corner of a retail space." It's about creating an environment where production and hospitality coexist, allowing customers to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1433+ words) Roasters spend weeks refining roast profiles for particular coffees, and in practice, spend seemingly twice as long trying to consistently achieve the same results. However, even the most carefully developed roast profiles can change unpredictably if environmental conditions shift. Factors…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (229+ words) The second edition of Lisbon Coffee Week will run from 23 to 29 March 2026, including unlimited coffee tastings, educational sessions, roasting and cupping masterclasses, latte art sessions, competitions, and pop-up activities across the city. The country's biggest coffee event expects to attract…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1041+ words) Competitions, especially the prestigious World Barista Championship (WBC), are considered the pinnacle of specialty coffee. Winning one is a true achievement that recognises years of dedication, substantial investment in training, and a level of expertise many coffee professionals aspire to....