June + July 2026 Issue

The June + July  2026 Issue of Barista Magazine features stories on:

Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán Is Building Beauty in Guatemala. Reflecting the historical beauty of Antigua, Guatemala, Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán's café looks to promote the country's specialty coffee to locals and tourists alike. Supporting her family, building community and jobs for locals, and creating a market for specialty coffee at origin drives Maria and her business. 

Tech Talk: Growing and Keeping Clientele. In this installment of "Tech Talk," service tech Rachelle Coville writes about learning to be a service tech, figuring out how to provide services to customers, and building a client and support network for service calls.

How to Slay Summer. Far from the doldrums associated with the warmer months for coffee shops, the dramatic rise of cold brew and chilled coffee drinks means there's always a way to make sales no matter the weather. We provide some strategies to make sure you and your business are getting the most of out of the hottest time of the year.

Hacks: Understanding Grind Size. Knowing when and how to adjust your grind size will keep your bar operating at peak efficiency while minimizing waste. Yeah Chekalov takes us through the diagnostics needed to understand how and when to make adjustment to your grind in this "Hacks."

Automation for the People. More than ever, shops have the option to automate work flow and production. From milk steaming, to grinding, tamping, and of course making espresso, café operators have choices to make about what they automate and why. Additionally, there are some things we find that should never be turned over to automation. Find out what they are in "Automation for the People." 

One on One: Alex Nerantizis. From Greece to Denmark, Alex Nerantizis has chamiponed specialty coffee and launched roasteries. We talked with Alex about his career in coffee, what role competition played in his professional development, how the markets differ in southern and northern Europe and much more in "One on One."

Also inside: a Field Report from Buffalo, New York;  a Field Guild for Fixers, new educational offerings, Custom Blend with Antoine Franklin, reports on electrolyte coffee, new gear and products, and much, much more!

88 pages.

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