Acaia joins The Home Barista Show
Acaia has joined The Home Barista Show as an official sponsor, contributing its iconic Pearl White scale and branded swag. Discover why this partnership matters and what it means for home brewers.
July 11, 2025
This is why baristas are not to blame for bad espresso
Most espresso shots taste inconsistent not because of poor technique but because of unstable water inside the machine. This article explains how heat, pressure, and water density affect extraction – and what baristas and café owners should really be looking for when choosing equipment.
The rise of the super automatic espresso machine
Super automatic espresso machines explained: Learn what they do, how they differ from traditional machines, and which brands best suit your café or hospitality business.
China’s impact on specialty coffee
Explore China’s unexpected rise in specialty coffee, from champion baristas to innovative equipment and a booming café culture reshaping the global scene.
Comandante signs on to sponsor The Home Barista Show
Comandante becomes the official sponsor of The Home Barista Show’s 2025 tour across the UAE. Learn why this is big news for home brewers and what exclusive grinders Comandante is creating for upcoming events.
The design-first coffee brand reshaping the brew gear conversation
Timemore is redefining the specialty coffee gear landscape with award-winning design, champion-level performance, and tools that feel as good as they function. Here’s why it deserves your attention.
Baristas deserve more
Nominate your favorite baristas for the Criterium awards and help shape the future of specialty coffee in the UAE. Recognize the skill, service, and dedication that make your café experience exceptional.
Why technicians deserve your vote
Discover why coffee technicians are essential to the UAE’s specialty coffee scene. Learn how they keep cafés running smoothly and how your nomination in the Criterium awards can honor their dedication and expertise.
Vote in the UAE’s most honest coffee awards
Vote for the best cafés, baristas, roasters, and equipment in the UAE’s specialty coffee scene with Criterium, the independent awards decided by public nominations and votes, not sponsors.
How one woman built a specialty coffee brand from scratch in Dubai
A personal journey from IT student to specialty coffee founder. Discover how Space Cup began and why more women are shaping coffee’s future.
