In “10 Things to Know about Indonesian Coffee,” Dr. Erika Koss spotlights Evani Jesslyn, founder of Strada Coffee, who is leading efforts to make Indonesia’s coffee industry more equitable and sustainable. As Indonesia prepares to host World of Coffee in Jakarta, the article highlights the country’s rich coffee heritage, its reliance on 1.8 million smallholder farmers, and its unique coffee varieties. Evani advocates for better local appreciation of specialty coffee, greater inclusion of women, and sustainable business practices—helping shift Indonesia from an exporter of high-quality beans to a thriving local coffee culture.
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Cleaning matters in the coffee industry, and there’s many reasons why. In this occasional series, Dr. Erika Koss interviews coffee professionals who consider cleaning as seriously—and as important—as Urnex.
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Read about the incredible opportunity for a barista, Dario Pieber to serve coffee at the World Economic Foum.
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Fika has a long history in Sweden, and the tradition remains alive. But while the ritual is broad enough to include many different interpretations, it is neither a ‘coffee break’, nor ‘afternoon tea.’
To “have fika” does not mean grabbing a quick coffee at your desk or in an office kitchen. Fika lingers because it means pleasurable conversation with others. Our writer Erika sits down to learn about a part of the coffee drinking culture in Sweden and fika. - Read Article
Fika has a long history in Sweden, and the tradition remains alive. But while the ritual is broad enough to include many different interpretations, it is neither a ‘coffee break’, nor ‘afternoon tea.’
To “have fika” does not mean grabbing a quick coffee at your desk or in an office kitchen. Fika lingers because it means pleasurable conversation with others. Our writer Erika sits down to learn about a part of the coffee drinking culture in Sweden and fika. - Read Article
At the heart of global coffee events lies competitions - an exciting meeting of the minds that drives the frontiers of what is possible in our industry, year on year. We speak with two competitors - Matt Winton (Brewers Cup) and Adrian Berg (Barista) - to understand how COVID changed their preparation and routines.
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We traveled to Turkey for the Instabul Coffee Festival and for a wild coffee and culinary adventure. - Read Article
Going to World of Coffee and the World Coffee Championships in Berlin? Here are the top spots for coffee, food and drink from two German Barista Champions. - Read Article
Are you attending the 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo and World Coffee Championships in Boston? If yes, we have you covered on where to eat, drink and enjoy a cup of coffee while in Beantown. Check out our list of top coffee shops, restaurants and bars, all recommended by four local Boston coffee pros. - Read Article
We partnered with KC coffee pro and Brewers Cup competitor Kaley Gann to share the best coffee shops, restaurants and bars in Kansas City so attendees at this year's U.S. Coffee Championships can eat and drink like a local during their stay in the city.