Coffee

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New World Coffee Champions Crowned, Featuring Cosmic Inspiration

In a preview of global coffee's future, competitors from China, Malaysia, and Belgium were crowned world champions at the 2026 World Coffee Championships in Brussels.

Mateo Castillo·June 30, 2026

Interior of the new Filigree Coffee cafe in Horizon West, Orlando, featuring high-end espresso machines and grinders, with a barista preparing a drink.

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Filigree Coffee Opens First Orlando Cafe in Horizon West

At its new 1,000-square-foot cafe in Horizon West, Filigree Coffee has dedicated three Mahlkönig grinders and a La Marzocco GB5 AV espresso machine to ensure precise coffee preparation from its openin

Mateo Castillo·June 30, 2026

Barista's hands creating intricate latte art during the intense 2026 US Barista Championship Round One in Denver.

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2026 US Barista Championship semi-finalists emerge after intense Round One

In Denver, 30 of the nation's most skilled baristas just completed Round One of the 2026 US Barista Championship, with nearly half already eliminated, according to Sprudge .

Katerina Orlova·June 20, 2026

A steaming cup of Gesha coffee on a counter in a trendy coffee shop, with young patrons blurred in the background.

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New Coffee Releases and Trends Shape the Connoisseur Market

A single cup of Gesha coffee, once a rare luxury, now commands $15 at a Brooklyn pop-up.

Mateo Castillo·June 15, 2026

A futuristic espresso machine using ultrasonic waves to brew coffee, highlighting its energy-efficient and innovative design in a modern cafe.

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UNSW Sydney uses ultrasonic waves for energy efficient espresso

Imagine an espresso, rich and robust, brewed without a whisper of heat.

Mateo Castillo·June 13, 2026

A close-up of an innovative Taiwanese cocktail at a new Atlanta bar, with coffee and pastry elements subtly in the background.

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Atlanta's New Bars Offer Unique Experiences and Flavors

At Lucky Star, patrons savor innovative Taiwanese cocktails alongside specialty coffee and pastries, signaling Atlanta's unexpected rise as a multifaceted bar destination.

Mateo Castillo·June 4, 2026

A futuristic coffee laboratory scene with a barista examining a glowing coffee bean, surrounded by holographic displays of flavor profiles and origin maps.

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Sprudge highlights top coffee leaders and industry innovation

Klatch Coffee just unveiled its Aged Whiskey Reserve, a coffee infused with whiskey using whiskey-soaked oak barrels.

Mateo Castillo·June 1, 2026

A split image contrasting a robotic arm brewing coffee with a person using manual tools, representing the divergence in coffee gadget trends for 2026.

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Coffee gadgets in 2026: automation and manual tools diverge

In over sixty countries, a six-axis robotic arm now prepares coffee with 98 percent brew-to-brew consistency.

Mateo Castillo·May 31, 2026

A split image showing grapefruit juice and coffee, with a question mark over the coffee to represent debunked research on caffeine duration.

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Grapefruit Juice Doesn't Extend Caffeine's Effects, Research Shows

New research debunks the popular belief that grapefruit juice can make your morning coffee buzz last longer.

Mateo Castillo·May 26, 2026

A close-up of a strawberry-flavored coffee mug, with a blurred cafe and agricultural background, highlighting the surge in demand and supply chain challenges.

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Strawberry Coffee Demand Surges Amid Supply Chain Challenges

Within 24 hours of its release, the latest Sprudgecast episode, "Strawberry Fields Forever," didn't just break records; it shattered them by 20%, igniting an immediate, fervent demand for strawberry-f

Mateo Castillo·May 23, 2026