The February + March 2026 Issue of Barista Magazine features stories on:
Aaron Fender is on Coffee's Cutting Edge. Portrait Coffee in Atlanta, Ga. is Aaron Fender's labor of love to his community. Aaron's shop in Atlanta's West End is a continuation of his family's legacy in the area and his work is a chance to build on that legacy while supporting his neighborhood.
Coffee Book Club! In Rotterdam, Tigger Chaturabul recently launched Contributor Coffee the world's first book shop devoted exclusively to to coffee books!
We Heart Collabs. Partnerships between companies can boost sales, build brands, and create lasting impacts on businesses. Coffee companies are particularly well positioned to make collaborations that work. Dive into what makes a collab successful in this article.
The Cold Rush: Elevate Your Menu with Cold Foam and Texture Enhancements. The hottest trend right now is cold foam. Get the facts on how to incorporate cold foam into your menu and use texture enhancements to make your customers and cash register happy.
Flavor by Design: How Standout Café Environments Influence Sensory Experience. The coffee in the cup is only part of engaging your customers. Everything in your café space can also affect the flavor and their experience from lighting, sound, textures, and more.
One on One: Jim Ngokwey. Co-founder of optimist Coffee Traders, a company dedicated to sharing Congolese coffee with the world, Jim Ngokwey works with roasters, producers, extension service managers, and cooperative leaders about the opportunities, challenges, and future of Congolese coffee.
Also inside: a Field Reports from Kyoto and Toronto; can West African countries like Ghana become a new hub for coffee, Custom Blend with Odi, reports on new coffee scholarships, new gear and products, and much, much more!
92 pages.
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