Thanks to all who participated, volunteered, and helped put on the October 4 ’spro down in chi’ town, hosted by Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea. Thank you Doug Zell for your key note speech and thank you Mike Phillips (new great lakes chapter rep) for your orchestration and hospitality. Thank you Intelligentsia (Chicago, IL), Phoenix Coffee […]
Congratulations to Aleli Moreno Labastida, the new Mexican Barista Champion! Aleli is the first woman to ever win Mexico’s national barista title!
At once professional and adorable, Aleli won with a whopping score of 604 points. Not only that, but she was in first place going into the final round. Aleli has a secret weapon: Chava […]
October 4 & 5 in Chicago - the Spro’ Down in Chi’ Town.
www.greatlakescoffeealliance.com for more information
I’ve been bad about blogging since arriving here in Mexico City for the national barista championship, but it’s only because our wonderful hosts, Arturo and Jose, have been keeping us busy with fun and interesting activities, and keeping us full with amazing meals in incredible restaurants! Today was the first day of the Mexican Barista […]
I was so happy and honored to be invited to the Mexican Barista Championship in Mexico City! Today I’m packing my bags and getting geared up for the trip. I leave early tomorrow morning and will be gone for a week.
The Mexican Barista Championship is one of the premiere national barista competitions in the world, […]
Slow Food Nation kicked off today in San Francisco! But actually, I’m not “here” to wish you were here. I’m mellowing back in Portland and excitedly receiving photos from my friends who are there. To be perfectly honest, I’m ok with sitting this one out, since Ken just got back from his motorcycle trip up […]
I’ve been madly IMing with Brent about the trip we’re going on next week — to the Mexican Barista Championship, can’t wait! (stay tuned for news about this in the next few days) — but each message is tinged with his added excitement (and my envy) about the upcoming Slow Food Nation event in the […]
My sister and I have made a semi-regular practice of taking our dad on special dad-and-daughter trips to commemorate his “big” birthdays. He’d kill me if I noted his age here, so let’s just say they’ve been hallmarks. The first time — a few years ago — we took him camping on the coast of […]
Last night’s Meet the Producers event at Stumptown was far and away the largest gathering of it’s kind I’d ever been to. It was awesome! Tons of coffee folks mingled with curious coffee enthusiasts, and everyone was buzzing with questions about the famed Esmeralda Special as well as the other spectacular coffees coming out of […]
Seems people are moving around so much these days it could warrant a regular column…
• Erin Meister leaves Time Out New York for Counter Culture.
• Justin Teisl leaves Alterra for Ritual.
• Michael Elvin leaves Batdorf Olympia for Espresso Parts/Oly Coffee
• Byron Holcomb leaves Batdorf Atlanta for Counter Culture.
Congrats to all on keepin’ on keepin’ on!
