Jessica MacDonald Head Roaster Square Mile Coffee Roasters London, United Kingdom What other coffee jobs have you had? I have worked in hospitality for about 15 years. I previously worked for a coffee events […]
I totally love the Avett Brothers. The band fronted by brothers Seth and Scott has been around since 2000, and originated in Concord, North Carolina. Their brand of folksy, rock-y, guitar-lovely music is hard to […]
Nik Virrey Owner, Co-Lead Liquid Consultant Matte&Gloss LLC & Director of Education Slate Coffee Roasters & Lead Bartender Liberty Bar All in Seattle, Washington What other coffee jobs have you had? Barista from 2005 “09 […]
Sigep is a huge show. It fills the entire expo center. By contrast, the World of Coffee Event this summer which will host the World Barista Championship will only occupy one hall of this sprawling […]
My, what a busy week! The coffee competition and event season has very much begun, with a host of activities taking place all over the world, from the Italian Coffee Championships at SIGEP in Rimini, […]
One of the anticipated events at this edition of Sigep was the reunion of the Barista & Farmer Project participants, and the unveiling of their coffee. The Barista & Farmer Project is the brainchild of […]
Our hearts go out to Rhett Harkins of Bloc Coffee Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio: on a hiking trip in the Red Roiver Gorge recently, Rhett slid on 15 feet of hidden ice. He tumbled over […]
As I mentioned in yesterday’s report from the Big Eastern, we are so sad we can’t be there! Ken is at the Italian Coffee Championships in Rimini, Italy, while I am essentially chained to my […]
David Heilbrunn President & CEO: Lifestyle Events, Inc. President: Coffee Fest Trade Shows Issaquah, Washington What other coffee jobs have you had? No other coffee jobs. Twenty-two years producing Coffee Fest has proven quite the […]
Today marks the first day of Sigep in Rimini, Italy. The event takes place over the course of five days, and I’m lucky enough to be here for the first three. This is the 35th […]
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