Dr. Miriam Caruso is a veteran coffee industry journalist and researcher based in Frankfurt, with a PhD in Food Culture Studies from the University of Heidelberg. She previously served as senior correspondent for The Coffee Chronicle and later as editor-in-chief of Bean & Barrel, a trade publication focused on specialty coffee sourcing and cafe operations. Over 15 years, she has conducted field studies across Europe and North America, documenting roasting techniques, procurement ethics, and hospitality design. Her areas of expertise include premium green sourcing, roasting profiles, lean café operations, and data-driven customer experience. Miriam holds certifications from the SCA in Green Coffee Handling and Sensory Analysis, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on sustainable supply chains and modern café business models.