The Scoop: In The Media

A hockey player slapshotting a shot of espresso on an olive oil background.

Olive Oil Coffee, Ombligon, and Coffee Puck Distribution

Does olive oil coffee have a place in specialty coffee? By Janice Chinna Kanniah for Perfect Daily Grind “Over the years, specialty coffee has embraced...

Christopher Cizek
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The Future Is Female in Uganda, Cold Coffee, and Your Brain on Coffee and Music

How the female coffee farmers of Uganda are building their livelihoods By Amy Fallon for National Geographic “From farming stock, Mary [Butsina] first went to...

Christopher Cizek
Two hands holding magnifying glasses with espresso shots in the sights atop a map of the world.

Why the Jitters, German Espresso Extraction Research, and Single Origins > Blends?

Are single origin coffees actually “better” than blends? By Matthew Hill for Perfect Daily Grind “Specialty coffee's fixation on single origin coffees has become more...

Christopher Cizek
An illustration of a row of colorful buildings in Copenhagen with a large cup of coffee and sun in the background.

Carbon Offsetting, Vienna's Coffee Culture, and World of Coffee 2024

Road to net zero: Is carbon offsetting the best option for coffee businesses? By Matt Haw for newGround “One of the most significant contributions to...

Christopher Cizek
A collage of a cow, an almond, and an oat on an image of a barista pouring latte art, all bookended by illustrated maca.

Best Latte Art Milk, Espresso and Alzheimer's, and Maca Coffee

Which milk is best for latte art? By Janice Chinna Kanniah for Perfect Daily Grind “Alongside the creamy texture and natural sweetness, latte art is...

Christopher Cizek
An engineer examining a bowl of roasted coffee in an industrial setting with a monitor displaying graphs and charts.

Coffee and Meteorites, Engineering Espresso, and Technology's Role in Good Cafés

Woman Struck By Meteorite While Drinking Coffee Now Surely Has Super Powers By Zac Cadwalader for Sprudge “The report of this harrowing tale first came...

Christopher Cizek
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Latino Representation, Brazilian World Barista Champion, and the Future of Specialty Coffee

Why is Latino representation so important in specialty coffee? By Emilio Bonnet for Perfect Daily Grind “The specialty coffee industry prides itself on being inclusive...

Christopher Cizek
World of Coffee 2023 Recap, Upping Organic Enforcement, and Developing Specific Flavor Profiles

World of Coffee 2023 Recap, Upping Organic Enforcement, and Developing Specific Flavor Profiles

What you missed at World of Coffee 2023 By Benjamin Mitchell for newGround “The industry's biggest competitions, best products, and most innovative brands all gathered...

Christopher Cizek
A bag of cold brew coffee, Hario Cold Brew Bottle, and a glass of cold brew.

Cold Coffee, The Experience, and SCA's Newest Tool

How are cold coffee beverages changing? By Zoe Stanley-Foreman for Perfect Daily Grind “Ten or so years ago, the only cold beverages available on café...

Christopher Cizek
Image of oat milk being poured into a ceramic cup with oat illustrations on either side.

Naturally Decaf Coffee, Alt Milk, and the Importance of Automation

Coffee research group progresses on naturally decaffeinated varieties By Roberto Samora for Reuters “A Brazilian coffee research institute has started a decisive stage in a...

Christopher Cizek
A coffee cup in someone's workstation and a price-tagged bowl of coffee beans.

Surviving the Work Day, Wild Tasting Notes, and Competition Coffee Price Tags

How Much Coffee Do You Really Need To Survive A Work Day? By Zac Cadwalader for Sprudge “Really, you don’t need some clipboard to tell...

Christopher Cizek
Detail photo of unroasted Ugandan Robusta.

An Interview with the Women in Coffee Project Founder, Water Filtration, and Ugandan Robusta

What do localised coffee flavour wheels mean for the industry? By Matt Haw for newGround “As specialty coffee has increased in popularity, the coffee flavour...

Christopher Cizek
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