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Perfect Daily Grind is a world-leading coffee publication, which writes about the whole supply chain: from seed to cup. Specialised articles and news targetted towards specialty coffee professionals including baristas, roasters, producers, traders and more.
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Coffee News Recap, 23 Jan: Arabica futures at one-month low, Peet's Coffee to close dozens of locations amid KDP takeover & other stories - Perfect Daily Grind
Coffee News Recap, 23 Jan: Arabica futures at one-month low, Peet's Coffee to close dozens of locations amid KDP takeover & other stories - Perfect Daily Grind
Flavour trends are increasingly unconventional, but is this what specialty coffee consumers truly want?
Flavour trends are increasingly unconventional, but is this what specialty coffee consumers truly want?
Why higher coffee prices don't always mean higher quality
Why higher coffee prices don't always mean higher quality
When market prices rise sharply, producers can earn stronger returns by selling undifferentiated coffee without incurring extra costs.
How specialty coffee culture is evolving in Côte d’Ivoire
How specialty coffee culture is evolving in Côte d’Ivoire
The evolution of specialty coffee culture in Côte d'Ivoire is about retaining value in one of West Africa’s leading coffee producers.
How much innovation and creativity do we really see at coffee competitions?
How much innovation and creativity do we really see at coffee competitions?
Coffee competitions continue to push the boundaries of espresso innovation, but the main challenge is making sure they encourage creativity.
Coffee News Recap, 16 Jan: Coca-Cola reportedly pulls Costa sale, ICO says easing supply fears drove coffee prices down in Dec & other stories - Perfect Daily Grind
Coffee News Recap, 16 Jan: Coca-Cola reportedly pulls Costa sale, ICO says easing supply fears drove coffee prices down in Dec & other stories - Perfect Daily Grind
How can coffee shops hire & retain long-term staff? - Perfect Daily Grind
How can coffee shops hire & retain long-term staff? - Perfect Daily Grind
Top 10 Articles of 2025
What's the future for home espresso machines?
What's the future for home espresso machines?
Home espresso machines have evolved dramatically over the past five years, thanks to a more educated consumer base.
The evolution of portable espresso machines
The evolution of portable espresso machines
As portable machine technology evolves, we will see continued refinement in the democractisation of espresso.
Starbucks is pushing the cortado – but it won't revive its coffeehouse culture
Starbucks is pushing the cortado – but it won't revive its coffeehouse culture
Adding the cortado to its core espresso drinks is only the beginning of Starbucks’ attempts to bring back its coffeehouse culture.
Why the demand for decaf is growing
Why the demand for decaf is growing
The demand for better decaf coffee is only growing, presenting roasters with opportunities to improve quality.
Global Coffee Awards recognises the best roasters in coffee-producing countries
Global Coffee Awards recognises the best roasters in coffee-producing countries
The Origin edition of the Global Coffee Awards took place on 1 October 2025 in Houston, Texas, recognising roasters in producing countries.
Has matcha become the new espresso?
Has matcha become the new espresso?
Increasingly used as a base ingredient in lattes and customised drinks, matcha’s booming popularity can’t be ignored.
There's a matcha shortage in Japan: Where else can it grow?
There's a matcha shortage in Japan: Where else can it grow?
The global boom in matcha consumption is resulting in production shortages in Japan, prompting the question: Where else does it grow?
Swirl, stir, or leave the bloom: Has specialty coffee decided what's best? - Perfect Daily Grind
Swirl, stir, or leave the bloom: Has specialty coffee decided what's best? - Perfect Daily Grind
With so many factors at play – like batch size or bean density – there’s no “right” way to bloom coffee. The only solution is to experiment.
How Nepal is emerging as a specialty coffee origin
How Nepal is emerging as a specialty coffee origin
How much of an impact does coffee production really have on biodiversity?
How much of an impact does coffee production really have on biodiversity?
Editor’s Picks
The evolution of portable espresso machines - Perfect Daily Grind
The evolution of portable espresso machines - Perfect Daily Grind
As portable machine technology evolves, we will see continued refinement in the democractisation of espresso.
Global Coffee Awards crowns best roasters in the US & Canada - Perfect Daily Grind
Global Coffee Awards crowns best roasters in the US & Canada - Perfect Daily Grind
The US & Canada edition of the Global Coffee Awards was held on 29 & 30 September 2025 in Houston, Texas, with Utopian Coffee the winner.
How super-automatic coffee machines are changing - Perfect Daily Grind
How super-automatic coffee machines are changing - Perfect Daily Grind
Once relegated to hotels and service stations, super-automatic coffee machines have become increasingly advanced, assisting extraction.
Do you really need expensive equipment to make espresso at home? - Perfect Daily Grind
Do you really need expensive equipment to make espresso at home? - Perfect Daily Grind
Traditional machines will always have their place, but portable espresso makers are proving that quality extraction is still possible.
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