Ken Selby almost didn’t compete this year—but now he’s the United States Cup Tasters Champion. In this interview, he talks about his strategy, how he found motivation, and what pushed him to fight for the […]
Spilled drinks, misunderstood rules, and countless hours of practice—this is what first year coffee competitors go through. We revisit their experiences for stories that will inspire, motivate, and perhaps make you cringe. In this series, we share stories […]
Becca Woodard won the 2018 United States Brewers Cup Championship with a stunning coffee and an innovative brewing technique. She shares her recipe and technique below. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of […]
Becca Woodard of George Howell Coffee won the title of U.S. Brewers Cup champion on her first try. She talks about preparation, uplifting marginalized voices, and her first ‘a-ha’ moment in coffee. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]
Voilá Coffee announced a new partnership with ST. ALi in Australia today, marking the beginning of Voilá’s new guest roaster program designed to make coffee accessible to folks around the world. On the brink of […]
The Redlands location of Augie’s Coffee will be forced to move after their landlord gave the business three weeks to vacate without explanation. BY ALEX BROWN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Augie’s Coffee After […]
The recently crowned United States Barista Champion discusses his mindset during competition, taking part in USBC as an independent barista, and much more. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Jake Olson for […]
We walked the show floor to check out the high-tech brewers, espresso machines, grinders, and other new products offered at Global Specialty Coffee Expo 2018 in Seattle. Here are some of the cool things we […]
In March 2018, a California judge ruled that coffee bags must come with a cancer warning. Since then, talks about the dangers of acrylamide have frequently appeared in mainstream news. What does this mean for […]
Victoria Arduino will be hosting an event called the Champions Hub, where barista competitors can attend lectures and workshops from former champions. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE On May 8, Victoria Arduino and Simonelli […]
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