Places and Culture

Hailing from the Amazonian Rondônia state, Celesty has seen deforestation impact her region up close—all while demand has grown. But she believes that coffee can also be a powerful tool of reforestation.

Jack Simpson of Australia was just crowned the 25th winner of the prestigious coffee competition. The occasion is a good opportunity to look back at the WBC’s history—and consider its evolution.

In recent years, a number of luxury hotels have revamped their coffee programs. The result has been a better experience for guests—and a new way to stand out from the competition.

Powered by a wave of community-focused cafes and an independent festival, Valencia is carving out a distinct space within Spain’s specialty coffee 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.