December 2025 + January 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine features stories on:
2025 World Barista Champion Jack Simpson of Australia. In his third trip to the world stage, Jack Simpson came home with the trophy. Follow him on his coffee journey from rural Victoria to the championship in Milan in this compelling article by Isabelle Mani.
Holiday Gift Guide! New for 2025, it's our first-ever Holiday Gift Guide! From exceptional coffees, innovative equipment, and great brew gear, find the perfect gift for a special someone or yourself!
In Our Energy-Drink Era. More customers are looking for functional beverages in addition to coffee-based drinks, and to meet the demand cafés are turning to energy drinks. Find out what's behind the trend, how to add energy drinks to your menu, and more.
Hacks: Surviving the Rush. In our new feature, Hacks, we give tips and tricks to improve café operations. In this installment we look at how to prepare for and thrive during rush periods.
One on One: Martell Mason. After spending more than a decade outside of America learning about coffee and working in the industry, Martell Mason returned to his hometown of Detroit to build a coffee company that would invest in his community. Read our One on One interview with him in the December 2025 + January 2026 issue.
Also inside: a Field Report from Sri Lanka; the dirt on Mushroom Coffee, Custom Blend with Kat Melheim, reports from Level Up and Host Milano, new gear and products, and much, much more!
88 pages.
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