In our June + July 2026 problem, we characteristic Maria Andreé Negreros de Durán of Guatemala on the duvet. Additionally inside: How one can Slay Summer time, Automation for the Individuals, Tech Speak, ‘One on One’ with Alex Nerantzis, and far, rather more!
BY SARAH ALLEN
BARISTA MAGAZINE
Welcome to the June + July 2026 problem of Barista Journal! We’re excited to launch one other problem celebrating the worldwide espresso neighborhood. The articles and options on this problem as soon as once more span the globe to spotlight 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 great things about making what you are promoting work higher. We hope you take pleasure in 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 beautiful Artista de Café was designed not solely to serve distinctive Guatemalan espresso, however to mirror the fantastic thing about town to locals and vacationers alike. Supporting household, constructing neighborhood and jobs for locals, and making a marketplace for specialty espresso at origin drives Maria Andreé, her workers, and her enterprise. Writer Jen Roberts and photographer Guillermo Durán seize the fantastic thing about Maria Andreé’s work exquisitely.
How one can Slay Summer time
Removed from the doldrums related to the hotter months for espresso retailers, the dramatic rise of chilly brew and chilled espresso drinks means there’s at all times a approach to make gross sales irrespective of the climate. We offer some methods to be sure you and what you are promoting are getting probably the most of out of the most popular time of the yr.
Automation for the Individuals
Greater than ever, retailers 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 selections to make about what they automate and why, and on this article, we talk about how most of the choices in automated espresso tools 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 Individuals.”
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. Writer Benjamin Sand talked with Alex about his profession in espresso, what position competitors performed in his skilled growth, how the markets differ in southern and northern Europe, and rather more in “One on One.”
And A lot Extra Inside
Additionally within the June + July 2026 problem: We shuffle off to Buffalo, New York, and discover a vibrant and welcoming specialty espresso scene; unravel grind measurement changes in a brand new installment of “Hacks”; discover out about constructing a brand new service tech firm; examine electrolytes and occasional from the attitude of an extremely marathon runner; take pleasure in a launch of Antoine’s Customized Mix, and rather more.
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