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Isaiah Sheese’s Custom Blend: An Inside Look at the Coffee Competitor’s Favorite Things

The former U.S. Barista Champ shares his top foods and coffee heroes, his at-home coffee ritual, and more. FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Isaiah Sheese Isaiah Sheese’s coffee career began in Tulsa, Okla.,

Coffee News Recap, 14 Nov: Trump administration exempts coffee from tariffs, European countries reportedly seek additional one-year EUDR delay & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Following the announcement of new trade agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador, the White House announced that

Keurig Pod Recyclability Class Action in Canada Heads Toward Settlement

In the latest of several cases alleging Keurig made false or misleading claims about the recyclability of its plastic coffee pods, Keurig Canada has agreed to a CA$1.85 million (US$1.3 million) class-action settlement. The nationwide

How coffee shops can tap into food trends

Mintel’s 2026 global food and drink predictions include protein-packed ingredients, multi-sensory menu items, and a focus on nostalgia and familiarity. Social media feeds are full of foods and ingredients like Japanese sandwiches, hot honey, pistachios,

U.S. Senate Bid to Fast-Track “No Coffee Tax Act” Denied

As U.S. coffee prices continue to climb, a move in the U.S. Senate to fast-track the bipartisan “No Coffee Tax Act” ran aground yesterday when a single Republican senator objected. On the Senate floor, Sen.

Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Yaupon, Part One

With coffee becoming increasingly difficult to cultivate, is North America’s only native caffeinated plant set to become a café staple? Today, we explore yaupon and its Native American roots. BY MELINA DEVONEYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured

How specialty coffee culture is changing in France

France is renowned for its traditional bistros and cafés, but specialty coffee culture is also proliferating in both small towns and large cities throughout the country. Specialty coffee’s market share in France has increased steadily

Chick-fil-A Opens Specialty Coffee Shop Concept Daybright

Daybright logo. Chick-fil-A officially entered the fast-food specialty coffee race with Daybright, a new cafe concept that opened Thursday west of Atlanta. While coffee for the new brand comes from longtime Chick-fil-A supplier Thrive Farmers,

Spooky Specials Across the U.S.

Bubble, bubble, toil, and trouble—take a peek at the haunting offerings our readers conjured up this October! FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo by David Menidrey One of the best things about Halloween is seeing all

Specialty coffee is diversifying: How can roasters react to it?

The specialty coffee industry is at an inflexion point. While interest in high-quality, single origin lots is steadily rising, so is the demand for diverse, highly customised, and even non-coffee drinks. Chains like Blank Street