Places and Culture

Chen Zhuohao and Georgius “Odi” Teja share how mentorship, cultural pride, and regional momentum shaped their paths to the podium.

Following the victories of Charles Boyenval and Chatchalerm “Boss” Lertanekwattana, we speak with both champions to learn what their wins say about tradition, innovation, and coffee’s evolving global map.

After traveling through Colombia, Lucia Bawot launched SANA, a mental health program that offers therapy and support to women coffee farmers.

The Amsterdam-based roaster’s new book, “Robusta/Canephora: A Brief Guide To Loving It,” brings together global voices to reframe coffee’s “second” species.

Kay Cheon of Dune Coffee Roasters is the 2025 United States Barista Champion. In this new interview, he talks about competing for the sake of learning, LEGO, and having his mom witness his win.

Longtime Los Angeles–based coffee professional Jaymie Lao—formerly of Go Get Em Tiger and now an independent consultant—reveals what makes the LA coffee scene so special.

According to coffee consultant Rachel Apple, the industry has come a long way when it comes to improving education and accessibility. We spoke to her to learn how investing in coffee education can push…

Our interview series focuses on coffee industry leaders, and asks them questions no one else has. In time for your holiday reading, we’re sharing highlights from the series.

From starring in cheerful skits that depict snippets of cafe life to winning coffee championships, Morgan Eckroth is on a quest to make coffee accessible for all, one TikTok at a time.

Since 1997, one man has vowed to visit every single Starbucks in the world. But with thousands of stores opening annually, his quest has evolved into something more complicated than he first envisioned.