A Look at Cafezal Milano

A Look at Cafezal Milano

Carlos Eduardo Bitencourt shares his experience running Northern Italy’s first specialty coffee chain. BY ISABELLE MANIBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Cafezal Milano Cafezal, which translates to “coffee farm” in Brazilian Portuguese, is responsible for a trifecta of firsts in the Milanese coffee scene. It’s Milan’s first specialty small-batch roastery, and it operates the Milano […]

Why Japan Drinks So Much Coffee

Why Japan Drinks So Much Coffee

While Andy was in Japan he noticed that Coffee was everywhere and he really wasn’t consuming the best of it. In this video … source

Opening a Coffee Shop Advice + Help Sepia Coffee Project Grow

Opening a Coffee Shop Advice + Help Sepia Coffee Project Grow

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com.   What You Need to Know Before Opening Your Own Coffee Shop  A Food & Wine piece written by Julie Wolfson asked the question, “Is opening a coffee shop worth it?” Wolfson spoke with […]

Why Americans Love Iced Coffee

Why Americans Love Iced Coffee

Americans spent more than $17 billion on iced coffee, cold brew and frozen coffee drinks in 2023, which is doubled the amount … source

Are we still freezing coffee?

Are we still freezing coffee?

Trailblazing roaster George Howell has been freezing both green and roasted coffee since 2001, but the practice became much more widespread in the mid-2010s. Many assert that it can prolong the freshness of roasted coffee for up to a year, spurring its popularity among industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts. Research from the SCA found that […]

Anthony Douglas on His New Venture, Homebody Union

Anthony Douglas on His New Venture, Homebody Union

The former World Barista Champion is collaborating with designer Sooyeon Shin to bring specialty coffee home. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Homebody Union When I first spoke with Anthony Douglas, it was in the heady days right after he claimed the 2022 World Barista Championship (WBC) title in Melbourne, Australia. At the […]