Coffee
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2026 US Barista Championship semi-finalists announced, veterans lead the field
Six of the sixteen baristas competing on Day One of Round One for the 2026 US Barista Championship were already former Finalists, according to Sprudge .
New Coffee Releases and Trends Take Center Stage in 2026
Klatch Coffee's El Salvador Jasal Orange Geisha Anaerobic Natural recently scored an astounding 94 points from Coffee Review, boasting notes of pineapple, cherry, and apricot, according to Sprudge .
Declutter Your Coffee Station: Your Guide to Less Gear
A recent survey found that 60% of specialized coffee gear—like pour-over drippers or siphon brewers—is used less than once a month by home enthusiasts, according to Home Barista Survey, 2024.
UNSW Sydney uses ultrasonic waves for energy efficient espresso
At UNSW Sydney, researchers have successfully brewed espresso-strength coffee using only room-temperature water and ultrasonic sound waves, cutting energy consumption by 75%.
Old Town Alexandria's coffee scene heats up with new cafes
Old Town Alexandria will welcome two new coffee establishments, Life Alive Organic Café and Mudhouse Coffee, within weeks of each other this June.
Coffee Sprudgecast Explores The New Strawberry Season
This week, the influential Sprudgecast, reaching an estimated 50,000 listeners, dedicated an entire episode not to a new brew method or origin, but to the fleeting joy of strawberry season, urging its