Specialty Coffee

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A focused barista competing in the 2026 US Barista Championship, with a spotlight highlighting their precise movements and the coffee preparation.

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 .

Shira Golan·June 20, 2026

Close-up of a steaming cup of artisanal coffee with latte art, surrounded by exotic coffee beans and a vintage grinder.

Drinks

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 .

Shira Golan·June 15, 2026

A close-up of a La Marzocco espresso machine with a subtle background suggesting eco-friendly manufacturing, symbolizing B Corp certification.

Drinks

La Marzocco Achieves B Corp Certification for Espresso Machines

La Marzocco became the first espresso machine manufacturer to achieve B Corp certification.

Shira Golan·May 30, 2026

A close-up of fresh strawberries and a steaming cup of coffee, symbolizing the intersection of seasonal fruit and specialty coffee.

Drinks

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

Shira Golan·May 23, 2026