How Lucia Bawot’s New SANA Initiative Prioritizes Women Coffee Farmers’ Well-Being
After traveling through Colombia, Lucia Bawot launched SANA, a mental health program that offers therapy and support to women coffee farmers.
Rethinking Robusta: Inside Mikołaj Pociecha’s Mission To Make Canephora Unignorable
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 Is the Champion We All Wanted To See Win
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.
Jaymie Lao Is LA Coffee’s Biggest Fan
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.
Step Up and Ask: How Industry Consultant Rachel Apple Makes Coffee Education More Accessible
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…
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Morgan Eckroth on Fighting TikTok’s Algorithm and Celebrating Cafe Life
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.
It’s Impossible to Visit Every Starbucks On Earth—But One Man Is Trying Anyway
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.
Don’t Be So Serious: How Abbey Chiavario Makes Matryoshka Coffee Shine By Indulging in the Spirit of Play
Matryoshka Coffee founder Abbey Chiavario explains how her Nashville-based cafe's success thrives by not taking things too seriously.
Sahra Nguyen Risks It All On Robusta: “This Is How We Change The Industry”
How Sahra Nguyen used her storytelling skills and passion for Vietnamese coffee to bring robusta into the specialty conversation.