Laatst bijgewerkt op: 04/06/2026
The makers of the diyPresso One have announced a new version of their homebrew espresso machine. Presented at the Amsterdam Coffee Festival last month, the new diyPresso Two features an integrated steam pipe.
With the diyPresso Two, the project now also targets lovers of cappuccinos and other milk drinks. The machine has a professional steam pipe and a powerful steam system with copper boiler.
Like the first diyPresso, this model remains a homebrew kit, intended for coffee lovers who like to tinker with their equipment themselves. Various brewing parameters can be adjusted via the built-in display, and for programming enthusiasts, the software also remains open-source.
According to the makers, the machine is designed so that even hobbyists without extensive technical knowledge can assemble it. The first deliveries of the diyPresso Two are scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
Amsterdam-based brand matély is introducing a lightly effervescent drink based on cold-brewed yerba maté. The drink should offer an alternative to coffee and traditional energy drinks, with a more gradual energy release.
Matély is made from yerba maté, agave syrup and organic citrus. According to the makers, the cold brew extraction provides a smoother taste and a longer-lasting energy effect without a strong spike or dip.
At the editorial office, we tested both variants ourselves in recent weeks. What struck us most was the quiet and fairly constant energy release. Where coffee sometimes comes in faster, matély felt more gradual.
The brand also refers to the social tradition surrounding yerba maté in South America, where the drink is often drunk together. With this in mind, matély also wants to focus on more connection and small social moments throughout the day.
The functional soda is available through Anne&Max and is also on the shelves at Ekoplaza and Food Marqt.
Lavazza introduces a new coffee under the name La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Selection. According to the brand, it is the first professional coffee to come from farms certified to the Rainforest Alliance’s regenerative agriculture standard.
With the launch, Lavazza aims to show how regenerative agriculture can be concretely applied within the coffee sector. The Rainforest Alliance’s new certification focuses on soil health, biodiversity, water management and climate resilience, among other issues.
The coffee comes from farms in Honduras, where more than seventy coffee farms have now been certified under the new standard. According to the organizations involved, farmers received support in the process through training and technical guidance.
The introduction is part of a broader trend in which regenerative agriculture is increasingly appearing within coffee. Whereas for years sustainability was mostly about certifications and carbon reduction, the focus is increasingly shifting to active restoration of ecosystems and farmland.
The new La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Selection coffee should become available internationally from June 2026.
At World of Coffee Bangkok, Le Quang Cuong from Vietnam was declared the winner of the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship.
The 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship took place from May 7 to 9 during World of Coffee Bangkok. A total of 46 participants from different countries took part in the championship, which focuses on speed and sensory precision.
During the competition, participants are always presented with sets of three cups of coffee, two of which are identical and one of which is different. The goal is to identify the deviant coffee as quickly as possible.
After the preliminaries, quarter-finals and semi-finals, Le Quang Cuong managed to stand out in the finals with his accuracy and speed. Second place went to Catherine Queiroz of Switzerland, followed by Mehmet Sogan of the United States and Mizuki Tagami of Japan.
Just over a month to go and World of Coffee Brussels 2026 will open its doors. From June 25 to 27, the international specialty coffee industry will gather at Brussels Expo for three days of competitions, lectures, new products and meetings within the coffee world.
The World of Coffee Brussels 2026 will include the World Brewers Cup, the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship and the World Coffee Roasting Championship. In addition, more than 450 exhibitors will be present, including large Roaster Villages featuring specialty coffee roasters from Europe and beyond.
New this year is a Producer Village, where coffee producers and buyers can connect directly with each other. Also on the program are workshops, lectures and various networking events for professionals from the international coffee sector.
Register through the website.
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