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Why We Heart Kyle Glanville

Chris Baca and Drew Cattlin of RitRo rolled into Portland the other day (on their way back from Minneapolis, part 2 of their epic USBC road trip) and I got together with them and some other friends — Clara from BTR, Kevin and Billy, and Brent — for some cold ones at the Crow Bar […]

And the Winner Is…

First of all, congratulations to all of the 59 competitors at this year’s United States Barista Championship. It sounds like a cliché, and it is, but it really was the best one ever. The baristas who were on-stage at this year’s event were outstanding, and the volunteers off-stage were amazing. Making it through all of […]

USBC 2008 - Day 2

Twenty-five more competitors stepped up the stage again today for the second half of the first round of competition. It’s the first time in four years that the field of competitors has been completely filled. There are a total of 59 competitors here. The 50 that have competed over the last two days, and the […]

Things that Make Heather Happy

Our friends at Espresso Parts made two-time USBC champ Heather Perry a very special present.

She’s competing tomorrow, but you can stop by the Barista Guild of America booth anytime to see her cool new tamper and learn about all the benefits of membership. And yes, if you win the USBC twice, I’m sure Espresso Parts […]

USBC Updates

Yes, that’s World Barista Champion, James Hoffmann, onstage, and no it’s not just because he’s missed being in the limelight. Apparently he’s here in Minneapolis to actually do a little work. James, along with the folks from zacharyzachary, and pals like Erin Meister, Nick Cho and others are taking pictures, making movies, streaming video and […]

USBC Underway

Today was Day 1 of the United States Barista Championship. Twenty-five competitors from across the country were on stage here in Minneapolis at the USBC for the first day of competition.
Though I didn’t have a chance to watch all 25 competitors, someone had to set up the Barista Magazine booth (#2333 if you’re around the […]

The Final Countdown

Man, I sure wish we could add audio to this thing. I urge you to sing along to the classic Europe song as you read…

I’m sooo stoked about the SCAA and USBC next week! A week from today, Ken and I will leave Portland and head for Minneapolis where we will spend six days […]