The overwhelming majority of coffee production in the United States takes place in one state: Hawaii. We explore the challenges of growing, selling, and serving coffee from the Aloha State. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE […]
The coffee shops we visit on our days off or for a cup of coffee when we’re not working are special. We ask baristas to share with us some of their favorite cafes and what makes […]
Icafe is a Costa Rican coffee institution that runs experimental coffee crops, studies coffee mutations, and builds a database about soil conditions ideal for growing. BY ERIN MEISTER SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE “How did you start […]
Brothers Brendan and Cary Hanson have always had a hand in brewing at home. They’re the founders of Cold Brew Avenue, a website that helps home enthusiasts brew coffee, beer, or kombucha at home. BY […]
Not quite washed but not quite natural, honey process coffees fall in the middle of both processing types. In Costa Rica, some leading producers are paying close attention to their honey coffees and focusing on quality and […]
From day one, Communal Coffee in San Diego has been busy. Owner Jen Byard shares her tips for success and how she built a high-volume cafe. Photos courtesy of Communal Coffee BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA […]
Can beer brewers become roasters? Are coffee and beer at all the same? In this series, Ben Dorrington gives us an intimate look at his transition from the beer world to the coffee world. BY […]
World Coffee Events announces changes to the 2017 World Barista Championship in Seoul, including new layouts, the elimination of technical judges beyond the first round, and more baristas advancing at the semi-finals. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ […]
Sara Morrocchi is the founder of Vuna Origin Consulting and works all over the world to help small producers improve their crops and gain access to markets. She talks about her childhood, her first memories of […]
In this series, we’ll share the secrets of barista competitors. From choosing a theme to setting a practice schedule, competitors discuss how to compete smartly, efficiently, and effectively. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Preparing for competition […]
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