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AeroPress Championship

The World AeroPress Championship is Back

In a mixed-format style, the WAC will include both online and live competition. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of World AeroPress Championships With competitions at the World of Coffee event canceled this year […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Ask a Technician: TIMEMORE Hand Grinders

We get some answers to common questions about hand coffee grinders. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of TIMEMORE Coffee Lately, through our “Ask a Technician” series, we’ve been getting useful advice from a […]

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Climate Change

Carbon Emissions in the Coffee Industry: Part II

Agricultural organizations, including coffee-producing groups, take charge of nature-based climate solutions. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Alexa Romano Our recent first article in this series about carbon and coffee […]

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Cup of Excellence

Quality Shines at Cup of Excellence Nicaragua

Four coffees of 90+ points highlighted the 2021 incarnation of the annual event. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Alliance for Coffee Excellence Cup of Excellence (CoE), the competition organized by the nonprofit […]

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Art

Coffee & Design: Sam Miller

We talk to Cafe Imports’ Sam Miller about his photography work with the company—and much more. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Sam Miller Though he’s known for his stunning […]

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Colombia

Coffee Shipments Halted in Colombia

As protests in Colombia continue, the country is experiencing a halt in coffee shipments. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Over the past several weeks, Colombia has erupted in national strikes, with demonstrators […]

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harassment

De-Escalation Methods for the Café

An employee workshop by Ritual Coffee Roasters prepares baristas for potential customer conflict in the café space. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Ritual Coffee‘s flagship café is in the heart of San Francisco’s […]