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U.S. Coffee Drink Calories Climbed 40% in 15-Year Span
U.S. Coffee Drink Calories Climbed 40% in 15-Year Span Daily Coffee News Staff | October 26, 2026 U.S. adults consumed nearly 40% more calories from coffee drinks in 2018 than they did in 2003, despit...
DiFluid RS Extract Expands the Temperature Range for Coffee TDS
DiFluid RS Extract Expands the Temperature Range for Coffee TDS Howard Bryman | October 26, 2026 The DiFluid RS Extract coffee refractometer. Daily Coffee News photo by Howard Bryman at the 2026 Roast...
Salted Maple Espresso Cookies
These beauties deliver the same beloved chewy texture you know and love in a classic ginger molasses cookie with an exciting new twist. Maple syrup replaces molasses, bringing a bright, buttery carame...
Gouda-and-Bacon Gougères
A classic French puff gets a bold makeover with smoky bacon, nutty Gouda, and a sprinkle of flaked sea salt for irresistible crunch. Made with rich Plugrà® Premium European Style Butter, these golden ...
De’Longhi Boosts Ownership of La Marzocco and Eversys Business to 88%
De’Longhi Boosts Ownership of La Marzocco and Eversys Business to 88% Daily Coffee News Staff | October 23, 2026 A La Marzocco espresso machine. Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown. Italy-based De’L...
Wingstop Has Two New Ways To Order Lemon Pepper Wings
Photo: Wingstop Photo: Wingstop Wingstop is giving its most popular flavor a couple of new twists for football season, and Lemon Pepper fans now have three ways to get their fix. The chain is introduc...
Scientists Are Turning Plastic Bottles Into Edible Cookies
Photo: Aja Poloju / Southern Illinois University Carbondale Researchers have figured out how to make 3D-printed cookies using plastic waste, and nope, we’re not talking about children’s play food. Led...
There’s An Underground Market For In-N-Out Delivery, And It Isn’t Cheap
Photo: “In-N-Out Burger” by Mike Mozart, CC BY 2.0 There’s a reason why In-N-Out chooses not to deliver, and to be fair, it’s a pretty good one. Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, the chain’s owner and president...
Massive Coffee Variety Trial Reveals Yield and Leaf Rust Winners
Massive Coffee Variety Trial Reveals Yield and Leaf Rust Winners Nick Brown | October 22, 2026 Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown. The coffee industry’s largest coordinated field trial has found th...
Weber Workshops Launches Thoroughly Redesigned EG-1 Grinder
Weber Workshops Launches Thoroughly Redesigned EG-1 Grinder Howard Bryman | October 22, 2026 The new Weber Workshops EG-1 grinder. All images courtesy of Weber Workshops. High-end specialty coffee equ...
The Roots’ Black Thought Has A Surprisingly Serious Pizza Obsession
Photo: Joshua Kissi Black Thought knows his way around a microphone, but the legendary Roots MC also knows his way around a pizza oven. And we’re talking serious pizza obsession, down to the 1,100-deg...
Three Questions with Kris Carlson of Coffeekris
Three Questions with Kris Carlson of Coffeekris Nick Brown | October 21, 2026 Coffeekris Founder Kris Carlson cupping coffee. All images courtesy of Kris Carlson. After more than a decade working in c...
Design Details: ‘Elevated Maru’ at Blue Bottle Coffee Busan
Design Details: ‘Elevated Maru’ at Blue Bottle Coffee Busan Daily Coffee News Staff | October 21, 2026 All photos courtesy of Neri&Hu. Welcome to Design Details, an ongoing editorial feature in Daily ...
Little Nest Coffee Roasters Hatches Outside Detroit
Little Nest Coffee Roasters Hatches Outside Detroit Howard Bryman | October 21, 2026 The Little Nest Coffee Roasters cafe in Grosse Pointe Woods. All images courtesy of Little Nest Coffee Roasters. A ...
Taco Bell Turns Up The Heat With Its Latest Nacho Fries Remix
Taco Bell has once again found a reason to remix its beloved Nacho Fries, and this time, Sriracha is getting in on the action. The new Creamy Sriracha Chicken Nacho Fries pile slow-roasted chicken, cr...
A New Potato At Whole Foods Tastes Like Roast Chicken
Photo: Row 7 Seed Company There’s a new potato at Whole Foods that supposedly tastes like roast chicken. Yes, a potato. And apparently, we’ve been underestimating what these humble spuds are capable o...
Lay’s New Holiday Lineup Include A Few Unexpected Flavors
Photo: Lay's Photo: Lay's Lay’s is bringing the holiday feast to the snack aisle with its limited-time Holi-LAY’S collection, featuring five flavors inspired by seasonal favorites, from roasted turkey...
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
The simple, elegant flavors of a classic crème brûlée get a seasonal makeover with canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. The pumpkin not only adds a subtle orange color to the custard base but also he...
Dr. Joseph John, Champion of Indian Coffee and Espresso, Dies at 88
Dr. Joseph John, Champion of Indian Coffee and Espresso, Dies at 88 Daily Coffee News Staff | October 20, 2026 Dr. Joseph John. Photo courtesy of the John family. Dr. Joseph John, a former nuclear phy...