World Coffee Roasting Championships: What will the new rules change?
On 20 April 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled its new Coffee Value Assessment. The idea behind the updated cupping form and protocol is...
Tasmin is the Managing Editor at Perfect Daily Grind, and responsible for the publication’s weekly news coverage.
Apply to be a volunteer at PRF Colombia 2023
On 16 & 17 March 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) took place in El Salvador for the second time. The two-day forum was held...
Is Blue Bottle’s collaboration with The Weeknd good for specialty coffee?
Celebrity partnerships are nothing new to the coffee industry. From actors and professional athletes to musicians and social media influencers, celebrity endorsements have been a...
Will the new SCA cupping form & protocol add more value for specialty coffee?
At this year’s Re:co Symposium, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled the beta version of its Coffee Value Assessment. The SCA says this new cupping...
Here’s what’s happening at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo
On Friday 21st April, this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo will take place in Portland, Oregon. The annual expo is one of the biggest – and...
Speaker applications open for PRF Colombia 2023
In 2022, the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event – Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) – took place in Medellín, Colombia. The two-day forum attracted thousands...
New research finds compounds which cause fruit flavours in fermented coffee – what could this mean?
For some years now, experimental processing techniques have been a hot topic in the specialty coffee sector. These processing methods tend to result in more...
Following “The Road to Milan”: Is the World Barista Championship becoming more mainstream?
Many coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike agree that the World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the greatest stages for showcasing excellence and innovation in...
PRF El Salvador brings together thousands of coffee professionals in San Salvador
On 16 and 17 March, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) – the world’s largest producer-focused event – returned to El Salvador for the first time since...
Senate barista unionisation hearing: What does it mean for specialty coffee?
On 7 March 2023, the US Senate announced that Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz has agreed to testify at a hearing which will address over...
Should coffee shops charge US $150 for a cup of coffee?
For some coffee enthusiasts and professionals, spending anywhere up to US $10 on a cup of filter coffee might not be unthinkable. But what about...
What does the plant milk rule mean for the future of the World Barista Championship?
On 22 December 2022, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) published the Rules & Regulations for the 2023 World Barista Championship (WBC), which will take place...
PRF announces the Global Roasting Contest
Last year, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) announced that it will return to El Salvador – where the first PRF event was held in 2016....
Could new varieties help to safeguard the future of Vietnamese coffee production?
Vietnam is the world’s second-largest producer of coffee. According to the International Coffee Organisation, the country produced around 33.4 million 60kg bags in 2017. Since...
Creating a signature blend for your coffee shop
In today’s competitive specialty coffee market, it’s important for coffee shops to stand out. One of the many ways they can do this is by...
Why should coffee competitors go on origin trips?
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are arguably the most prominent and prestigious competitions in the global coffee industry. WCC events give coffee professionals from around...