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Colombia produces coffees that attract international buyers while building a stronger domestic ecosystem for roasting, brewing, and consumption. This combination of growing conditions, infrastructure, and constant innovation explains why the country performs so well at auctions and competitions, and points to stronger
Tipping fatigue has spread from restaurants to coffee shops, straining a system that leaves customers frustrated and baristas exposed to lower wages. The post Is tipping fatigue affecting coffee shops? appeared first on Perfect Daily Grind .
Specialty coffee shops, focusing on quality above all else, have an opening to offer protein with more intent. Instead of adding ingredients that complicate the menu, they can start with one of the simplest ingredients they already stock: milk. The post Why high-protein milk is becoming coffee’s latest fascination appe
The coffee industry is moving quickly to adopt automation. The cafés investing in their baristas alongside that technology, rather than instead of it, will be the ones that keep the community feel that has long set coffee shops apart. The post As automation accelerates, does coffee need to invest more in baristas? appe
UK drinks 103 million cups of coffee every day says British Coffee Association, arabica prices drop to three-month low, Go Get Em Tiger shifts more of its roasting operations to producing countries & more. The post Coffee News Recap, 25 Sep: Arabica prices drop sharply to three-month low, Greggs continues to overtake C
The scarcity of micro lots generates excitement, but by nature, the buzz is short-lived. For many roasters, the goal is longevity, and constantly rotating micro lots and high-end single origins is hard to pull off. Instead, many of the industry's most celebrated roasters built their stability on a small core of dependa
Multi-roaster cafés tap into what makes specialty coffee so exciting: access to some of the world’s best roasters and producers. But thin margins, heavier admin, and ever-changing offerings create a unique set of challenges. The post Running a multi-roaster coffee shop is harder than you think appeared first on Perfect
Global Coffee Awards honour Latin America’s best roasters, National Coffee Association says coffee remains America’s favourite beverage as specialty coffee consumption reaches new high, Bigface Brand and J Balvin collaborate to raise funds for Colombia earthquake relief & more. The post Coffee News Recap, 18 Sep: Globa
Consistent production roasting comes from routine. Warm-up procedures, a disciplined Between Batch Protocol, and careful daily and weekly scheduling reduce the small deviations that compound across a shift. The post A guide to planning consistent production roasting appeared first on Perfect Daily Grind .
Espresso built modern café culture, and Turkish coffee still anchors centuries of tradition across the Middle East and the Balkans. Filter coffee, though, has moved past its reputation as the everyday option and become one of the formats specialty coffee leans on most. From competition-level pour overs to high-volume b
Opening a coffee shop in 2026 demands more than passion. Rising wages, thin margins, and a crowded market mean owners need financial literacy, adaptability and a clear grasp of changing customer habits. The post Opening a coffee shop in 2026: What’s actually changed? appeared first on Perfect Daily Grind .
A number of barista champions are choosing to tour, hosting events and bar takeovers in different cities and countries where they work. These appearances give baristas a direct route to the people who drink their coffee, not just the judges who score it. On tour, a champion can walk an audience through their competitio
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