Pan Wei Wins the 2026 World Barista Championship for China
Pan Wei is the first champion representing China at the World Barista Championship. The result in Panama, his comeback in the final and his routine explained.
Coffee Fermentation Microbes: A 72-Hour Mozambique Study
A study followed 72 hours of fermentation in a washed arabica from Mozambique: which microbes took over, which aromas rose, and how to read a coffee bag.
Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Presses in the US
Bodum recalls 5.9 million 8- and 12-cup French presses after glass carafes broke and burned users. See the eight models, how to check yours and the free fix.
IMS Baskets: How Design Shifts Acidity and Sweetness
IMS Big Bang vs Cylindrical NT: how hole pattern, walls and coating tilt espresso toward sweetness or acidity, and how to redial your grind after a switch.
De'Longhi Lifts Its La Marzocco and Eversys Stake to 88%
De'Longhi Group lifts its stake in La Marzocco and Eversys from 61.56% to 88% for EUR 662.5 million. What it changes, or not, for high-end espresso machines.
Weber Workshops Redesigns the EG-1: What Changes at Home
Weber Workshops redesigned its 80 mm EG-1 on 14 October 2026: ion generator, Vibe Tone, tool-free cleaning, a €4,900 price. What changes and what is unproven.
WCR Arabica Trial: F1 Hybrids Lead on Yield and Rust
WCR and CIAT tested 32 arabica varieties in 17 countries: F1 hybrids H1 and EC16 lead on yield and leaf rust, but local climate decides the best choice.
Meeting Sage (Breville) at Paris Coffee Show
Invited by Sage Appliances (Breville) to the Paris Coffee Show: four espresso machines and the brand's philosophy on coffee.
Au Bon Kawa Signatures: Pink Betania and Guayaba Nature Put to the Test
Portrait of Benjamin, the roaster behind Au Bon Kawa, and a hands-on tasting of his Signatures range: Pink Betania and Guayaba Nature.
Coffee leaf rust: a global threat to your plantations
Coffee leaf rust has been devastating coffee plants for 150 years. Origins, spread, economic losses, and concrete solutions to protect your production.
Nespresso Capsules: Between Technology and Competition
How Nespresso capsules changed home espresso: technology, convenience, a landmark lawsuit, and what makes them stand out from the competition.
The Kuku Maker: Can It Brew a Real Espresso?
Can the Kuku Maker produce a real espresso? We test its centrifugal extraction with the Timemore Chestnut S3 grinder and share our verdict.
Discovering New Roasters - January 2024
Monthly roaster subscriptions for specialty coffee: my experience with KB Roasters and Kawa in Paris, and whether this coffee discovery format is worth it.
WCC Latte Art Crisis: SCA Approves Automatic Machine
The SCA qualified a fully automatic espresso machine for the 2024–2027 World Latte Art Championship, sparking strong controversy among baristas.