October + November 2026 Issue

The October + November 2026 of Barista Magazine features stories on:

Carlos De La Torre and the Heart of Mexican Coffee. Café Avellaneda has become a cornerstone in the Coyoacán neighborhood and in the larger Mexico City coffee scene because of the work Carlo De La Torre has been putting in for years. He's been a Barista champion, a Brewers Cup champion, and a Cup Tasters champion. But what Carlos has been from the start is community-focused, working on building value for Mexican coffee producers and for his daily customers.

Liberica, Excelsa, and the Changing Geography of Coffee Value. The coffee world extends beyond arabica and robusta, but how do we determine value for different coffee species, and how can we more equitably distribute that value. With the propagation of more species and specialty coffee farming in more places, an opportunity exists to rebalance the risks and rewards of coffee production.

The Little Things: The quirks, keepsakes, and unexpected details that give cafés personality. It started with a branch, then a bird, then another bird, and another until there was a whole flock. The customers who kept bringing birds to the café were showing their appreciation and connection to the space. The little things in your café can be more than tchotchkes, they can help turn your customers into part of the story

Tech Talk: Choosing a Technician. Understanding what a service tech can and can't do for you shop is the first step to making sure you hire the right one. Also looking for qualifications, preparing for a service tech visit, and more in this edition of "Tech Talk" written by Michael Rey.

One on One: Trude Skjold Løken. The Norwegian native, Trude Skjold Løken built a career working at some of the best coffee companies in the country. She has become one of the most successful competition roasters too, winning both the Nordic's Best Roaster Championship and the Norwegian Roasting Championship. Writer Benjamin Sand had a chance to interview Trude about her unique coffee journey and where she wants to take the industry for "One on One" in the October + November 2026 issue. 

Also inside: a Field Report from Warsaw, Poland, a photo essay from Camp Coffee Shop, What I Meant to Say at Camp Coffee Shop by Trish Rothgeb, reports on coffee in cars, Jack Simpson's year as champion, new gear and products, and much, much more!

88 pages.

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