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Close-up of premium instant coffee dissolving in a mug, highlighting the luxury and convenience of the craft coffee experience.
The Daily Grind

Premium instant coffee market trends: Convenience meets craft

A single serving of Sightglass Instant Coffee, the La Magdalena, Tolima variety, can cost $17.

Raffi Hovsepian·September 1, 2026
A steaming cup of Arabica coffee with a backdrop of a sun-drenched coffee plantation, highlighting the bean's journey from origin to brew.
The Daily Grind

Arabica Coffee: Origins, Flavor Profiles, and Brewing Choices

Despite accounting for around 60% of the world's coffee production, the delicate, fruity notes of a high-quality Coffea arabica bean can be scorched away by a common automatic drip machine.

Raffi Hovsepian·August 24, 2026
A close-up of a hand opening a box containing three small bags of rare Yemen Al-Khanshali Estate coffee from Presta Coffee Roasters.
The Daily Grind

Presta Coffee Roasters Releases Rare Yemen Al-Khanshali Estate Coffees

For $95, coffee enthusiasts can purchase a box set of three 4oz bags of Presta Coffee Roasters' new Yemen roast, part of a total allocation of only 50 pounds, according to Tucson Foodie .

Raffi Hovsepian·June 20, 2026
Baristas compete intensely on stage at the 2026 US Barista Championship semi-finalist selection event in Denver.
The Daily Grind

2026 US Barista Championship Semi-Finalists Emerge from Denver Competition

After two intense days in Denver, 12 of the nation's top baristas have already been eliminated from the 2026 US Barista Championship.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 20, 2026
A modern home coffee brewing setup featuring advanced gadgets like a digital scale and a device for removing oxygen and carbon dioxide.
The Daily Grind

New Coffee Gadgets Add Complexity to Home Brewing

A new device, the Acaia Horizon, promises to intensify coffee aromatics by actively removing oxygen and carbon dioxide, pushing home brewing into scientific territory, according to Sprudge .

Raffi Hovsepian·May 31, 2026
A curated selection of top coffee brewers, including automatic and pour-over methods, displayed on a kitchen counter with morning light.
The Daily Grind

Top 5 Coffee Brewers for Home Baristas

A small glass Kalita Wave dripper drains 83 percent faster than its metal counterpart, drastically altering extraction time and flavor.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 19, 2026