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Coffee News Recap, 15 May: US retail coffee prices reach all-time high, Brazilian exports rise, but revenue falls by over 17% & other stories
59+ min ago (301+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." The average retail price of ground coffee in the US reached US$9. 72/lb in April, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St....
Cleaning home espresso machines: Why correct dosing matters
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1084+ words) When faced with the temporary shutdown of their favourite coffee shops during the pandemic, many consumers worldwide assumed the role of home barista. But today, the booming prosumer market isn't fuelled by necessity but by the growing interest in making…...
How Turkish coffee earned its place in specialty coffee
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1112+ words) A brewing method more than five centuries old is finding a new audience among baristas and specialty coffee enthusiasts worldwide." The cezve, a small, long-handled pot also known as an ibrik or Turkish coffee pot, has long been central to…...
Coffee News Recap, 5 May: EUDR set to include instant coffee, Honduras expected to produce over 6 million bags for 2026/27 harvest & other stories
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (284+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." The EUDR has covered coffee in almost all its forms since the regulation was first proposed, but instant coffee was notably absent from its scope....
Can caf's actually reduce costs by roasting their own coffee?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1321+ words) With rising costs across the board, caf's are under more pressure than ever. Green coffee prices reached their highest recorded levels in early 2025, exceeding US$4/lb." However, while raw material costs are important, they account for only a fraction of…...
Brazil has set the template for how to drive domestic coffee consumption
1+ week, 2+ day ago (933+ words) Brazil remains the world's largest coffee producer, and its domestic consumption is keeping pace with that status." Global commodities trader Stone X recently projected a record 182. 5 million bags for the 2026/27 harvest, with Brazil expected to lead the growth, driven by…...
How technology is evolving for roasters
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1274+ words) Roasting coffee has always required significant investment. The equipment, expertise, and tools needed to maintain consistency and quality have historically favoured more established operations, leaving many to rely on manual note-taking and instinct." "Setting up a new roastery is a…...
What are the most valuable skills every barista needs?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (946+ words) Coffee shops have changed considerably over the last decade. Menus have become more complex, hiring and retaining skilled staff has become harder, and customers are more informed and demanding. Inevitably, this places more pressure on baristas than ever before. "Today,…...
Coffee News Recap, 1 May: Nestl" confirms Blue Bottle sale to Luckin backer, China cuts tariffs on Ethiopian coffee imports& other stories
1+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." Nestl" has confirmed it will sell its majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital, the private equity firm behind Chinese coffee chain Luckin....
Homegrown coffee is fuelling Thailand's specialty boom
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1162+ words) Thailand currently ranks as the world's 20th-largest coffee producer, down from the top 15 a decade ago. The country grows mainly robusta, though arabica production is growing, highlighting a sharper focus on quality. Domestic demand consistently outpaces the country's supply, which…...