#Slowfeeding produces a coarser grind with fewer fines at identical settings. For #baristas and competitors who scrutinise every part of their grinding process, learning to control feed rate may prove more valuable than simply slowing it down.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

Premium #pourovers depend on trained #baristas, consistent brewing parameters, and storytelling so that customers leave remembering the #coffee rather than the price.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

Baristas face higher expectations in 2026 and more change in 2027, so those who keep learning and build networks will adapt.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

As #microlots and experimental processes command higher prices, the margin for error in sample handling continues to narrow. A #coffeesample exposed to heat, humidity, or oxygen in transit can undermine months of work at origin.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

Did you catch our article about why competitions need to represent more people than just baristas when it first came out? perfectdailygrind.com/2024/0…

As sales of cold drinks soar, one key ingredient can easily be overlooked: ice. The size, shape, and density of ice has more of an impact on the drinking experience than baristas may think. #PerfectDailyGrind #PDGOpinions #CoffeeShops

🙅🏼‍♂️ Starbucks quashes reports of Chipotle merger, Madagascar to invest in coffee production, Spain AeroPress Championship final to take place in Madrid on 24 October & more. perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

Rising costs, higher taxes, and record #coffeeprices are squeezing #coffeeshop margins, and operators can best respond by building closer relationships with suppliers and customers.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

As operating costs have risen across energy, labour, and logistics, #coffeeroasters that waste time or product have fewer places to absorb these losses.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

As rising costs make #cafés reluctant to raise #coffeeprices, #matcha, #coldfoam, and signature drinks give them a way to charge more.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

#Ecommerce increasingly shapes how #coffee is bought and sold, and online marketplaces are constantly evolving. Subscription models and new technology are emerging to meet the shifting demands of #roasters and consumers.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

Glasgow propogranda recently described a “Black Sheep Coffee invasion” in Glasgow, as the chain prepares to open its eighth site in the city. As major coffee brands expand quickly around the world, smaller independent cafés face increasing pressure. #PerfectDailyGrind

🎢 #Coffeeprices surge past US$3/lb for the first time since early September as Brazilian real strengthens against US dollar, #CostaCoffee returns to a profit with matcha and iced drinks & more. perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

#Experimentalprocessing has given way to niche, hyper-specific techniques tied to a single farm or #coffeeproducer, but does “owning” them benefit the pioneers?👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

The Trump administration was ordered to refund over US$166bn in duties earlier this year, and many #coffeeimporters are passing the #tariff refunds back to #coffeeroasters.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

New #espressomachine technology helps #baristas achieve consistent results without limiting their creative judgement or desire to experiment.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

#Baristas have skimmed #crema off bitter #espresso for nearly two decades. The fix is quick and effective, though some still call it heresy, and the debate is back.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

The coffee show Kirk recently put forward an interesting hot take: matcha is actually doing specialty coffee shops a huge favour. Matcha usually gets framed as the opposite of everything specialty coffee stands for, so what's your take?

🎤 🇲🇽 Speaker applications open for @ProducerRoaster Mexico, Best of Panama 2026 auction generates more than US$3m in sales, Belfast Coffee Festival to begin on 3 October & more Read this week’s news recap: perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…

On 18 & 19 March 2027, @ProducerRoaster will take place in Mexico for the first time, a country that is quickly developing a reputation for its exceptional coffee quality and a dynamic #specialtycoffee shop scene.👉 perfectdailygrind.com/2026/1…