In our June + July 2026 concern, we characteristic Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán of Guatemala on the quilt. Additionally inside: Learn how to Slay Summer time, Automation for the Folks, Tech Discuss, ‘One on One’ with Alex Nerantzis, and far, far more!
BY SARAH ALLEN
BARISTA MAGAZINE
Welcome to the June + July 2026 concern of Barista Journal! We’re excited to launch one other concern celebrating the worldwide espresso group. The articles and options on this concern as soon as once more span the globe to focus on individuals doing wonderful work in espresso, from our cowl characteristic on Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán of Antigua, Guatemala, to our “One on One” topic, Greece’s Alex Nerantzis. And naturally in between we’ve a great deal of good things about making your online business work higher. We hope you get pleasure from it and discover it academic.
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Cowl Function: Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán
In homage to the historic fantastic thing about Antigua, Guatemala, Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán’s gorgeous Artista de Café was designed not solely to serve distinctive Guatemalan espresso, however to mirror the great thing about the town to locals and vacationers alike. Supporting household, constructing group and jobs for locals, and making a marketplace for specialty espresso at origin drives Maria Andreé, her workers, and her enterprise. Creator Jen Roberts and photographer Guillermo Durán seize the great thing about Maria Andreé’s work exquisitely.
Learn how to Slay Summer time
Removed from the doldrums related to the hotter months for espresso outlets, the dramatic rise of chilly brew and chilled espresso drinks means there’s all the time a option to make gross sales irrespective of the climate. We offer some methods to be sure you and your online business are getting essentially the most of out of the most popular time of the 12 months.
Automation for the Folks
Greater than ever, outlets have the choice to automate workflow and manufacturing—and it doesn’t imply changing baristas. From milk steaming to grinding, tamping, and naturally making espresso, café operators have decisions to make about what they automate and why, and on this article, we focus on how lots of the choices in automated espresso gear can profit the barista by providing extra artistic freedom and confidence in consistency and effectivity. Moreover, there are some issues we discover that ought to by no means be turned over to automation. Discover out what they’re in “Automation for the Folks.”
One on One: Alex Nerantizs
From Greece to Denmark, Alex Nerantizis has championed specialty espresso and launched roasteries, all whereas prioritizing high quality over scale. Creator Benjamin Sand talked with Alex about his profession in espresso, what function competitors performed in his skilled improvement, how the markets differ in southern and northern Europe, and far more in “One on One.”
And A lot Extra Inside
Additionally within the June + July 2026 concern: We shuffle off to Buffalo, New York, and discover a vibrant and welcoming specialty espresso scene; unravel grind dimension changes in a brand new installment of “Hacks”; discover out about constructing a brand new service tech firm; examine electrolytes and low from the angle of an extremely marathon runner; get pleasure from a launch of Antoine’s Customized Mix, and far more.
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