Issue 135

May | June 2026

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At Roast Summit Chicago 2026, Rocky Rhodes of International Coffee Consulting is reframing how roasters think about lower-grade coffee and its role in a well-constructed blend. In this session, Rocky will walk attendees through where cost savings ca
After observing that certain Bolivian coffees held their sweetness, acidity, body, and character far longer than expected, Cafe Kreyol partnered with NC State University to find out why. The result: an 18-month study comparing reposo (high-altitude r
Next up, we're spotlighting the session "Profitability in a High Market: Managing Supplier Relationships & Coffee Quality" presented by Al Liu and Katherine Nolte Ferguson of @sustharv and @sucafina_northamerica. This talk will take pla
We're thrilled to have Renee Espinoza, Education Programs Manager at Firedancer Coffee Consultants, leading one of the most hands-on sessions at Roast Summit Chicago 2026. Working in small teams, attendees will evaluate coffees roasted with differen
Meet the speakers of Roast Summit Chicago (May 28-29)! We’re kicking off our session spotlight series with Mike Strumpf, who’s taking on one of coffee’s most misunderstood categories: decaf. At Roast Summit in Schaumburg, Illinois,
In the May | June issue, Joseph Stazzone of Cafe Kreyol shares findings from a two-year study on high-altitude reposo in Bolivia. This issue preview article explores what the data means for how we think about storage, aging, and quality over time. Fu
EXTRA! EXTRA! 🗞️✨The Torani Treat Truck is rolling into the Bay Area on April 24th, and you’re invited! Step inside to sip trending drinks, try our Flavor of the Year, Forest Pine 🌲, and help us discover America’s favorite flavor. Got
World of Coffee San Diego—what a show! Innovation and artistry abound. We loved seeing so many of you at the Roast magazine booth and hearing your coffee stories. Thanks for stopping by and being part of it! 📷: @juanjo.film #RoastMagazine #