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FLTR Magazine’s news section covers the most important updates in the specialty coffee world. From cafés to equipment and global market shifts, we bring you stories that matter.
Sage joins The Home Barista Show as an official sponsor, offering hands-on access to the Barista Touch Impress and giving away one machine to a lucky attendee. Learn how you can enter—and what makes this event a must for home brewers.
Walk into any major coffee trade show and you’ll be met with a familiar scene: booths packed with high-end espresso machines, industry insiders exchanging war stories and workshop after workshop focused on workflow, profitability, and scaling operations. The energy is electric. The ambition is real. But it’s for the industry. There are dozens of events for baristas, roasters, café owners, and coffee competitors. But for the home brewer there are virtually none.
David Gubbin, President of EMEA for Sage Appliances, shares the real story behind the Sage vs. Breville naming, how Sage designs coffee machines for every kind of user, and why the Middle East is key to the brand’s next chapter. From the explosive success of the Barista Express to the Dubai launch of the Oracle Jet and Barista Touch Impress, this is a candid look at Sage’s journey—and its future in a fast-growing home coffee market.
Kyoto’s beloved coffee brand Kurasu opens in Dubai. Discover the vision, culture, and calm behind this minimalist café redefining the city’s coffee scene.
Discover Fleux, the one-man microbrand redefining dive watches with quiet restraint and lasting design. In this FLTR Magazine interview, founder Edward Cho shares how a childhood memory sparked a lifelong obsession, why he avoids hype, and what the FLX004 really represents. From design philosophy to daily rituals, this is a story for collectors who value meaning over marketing—and watches built to outlast trends. A must-read for anyone tired of loud logos and fleeting releases.
In Houston for the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo? Discover the city’s 10 must-visit specialty coffee shops—all within 15 minutes of the venue. From iconic roasters to hidden gems, this guide is your passport to the best cups in town.
Discover the all-new Le Nez du Café 2025—now with 60 aromas, Robusta profiles, and a travel-ready design. Debuting at Specialty Coffee Expo Houston.
Ceado’s new REV Series redefines espresso grinding with a holistic approach to extraction. Featuring advanced technologies like WAM for weight precision, Steady Lock for grind consistency, and GTM for temperature stability, it delivers unmatched control and flavor clarity. With three models—STEEL, TITAN, and ZERO—designed for different café needs, the REV Series also offers quiet operation, easy maintenance, and a customizable interface. Built for modern baristas, it positions Ceado as a quiet but confident leader in grinder innovation.
In this conversation for FLTR Magazine, James Thompson—better known as Black Badger—talks about the coffee-dialed Arcanaut D’Arc Roast, his journey from outsider collaborator to co-owner, and why irreverence is more than a design language—it’s a responsibility. From car paint to coffee grounds, Thompson’s material experiments challenge what watches can be, while keeping joy and storytelling at the center. This isn’t just about making something different. It’s about making something meaningful—and having a damn good time doing it.
Discover ACID, the Swiss coffee app that helps home baristas track grind settings, discover new roasts, and connect with a global specialty coffee community. Perfect your espresso with precision.
